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OUATIMD Movie Review: Akshay Kumar's Dialogues, A Saving Grace
Akshay Kumar's dialogues delivery is a saving grace for this slow paced movie that revolves around a story where two men fall for the same woman. Every dialogue said by Akshay receives a thunderous response from the audience. However, only his villainous presence is the sole charm of the movie. The rest is predictable, and therefore becomes a drag.
OUATIMD is said to be crime gangster film, but the movie would have been good with a little more action. Although everyone loves some chemistry on screen, the romantic angle to this underworld life gets quite boring at some point. Imran Khan and Sonakshi have done decent job, but somehow they do not seem like the central characters in the film.
Story
The
movie
begins
from
where
the
prequel
Once
Upon
A
Time
In
Mumbaai
ended.
Only
this
time,
it
is
Akshay
Kumar
who
is
Shoaib
Khan
instead
of
Imran
Hashmi
who
played
the
role
in
the
first
part.
Shoaib,
a
successful
don
who
assassinated
his
mentor,
the
previous
don
Sultan
Mirza
has
now
earned
his
share
of
respect.
OUATIMD is set in the 1980s of Bombay, where Shoaib's sole interest is the supremacy of Mumbai, but his heart is swayed by a lovely lady called Jasmine (Sonakshi Sinha). In the movie, Shoaib is like a godfather to Aslam (Imran Khan). Aslam was spotted by Shoaib during one of his visits to the slums.
The tagline of the movie says 'This time it's personal' and yes, we do see a lot more than crime and killing. When Shoaib's passion for Jasmine grows into something more, there arises a rift between the young Aslam and godfather Shoaib. The two vie for Jasmine's love.
Performances
Akshay
Kumar:
He
plays
the
role
Shoaib
Khan,
a
flamboyant
bad
guy.
Akshay
lives
like
a
king
in
the
movie.
He
returns
as
villain
after
12
years.
He
was
last
seen
as
the
bad
guy
in
Khiladi.
Akshay
brings
his
character
alive
with
the
dialogues
and
style.
For
a
change,
we
enjoy
watching
the
bad
guy
say
lines
such
as
'Peene
ki
capacity,
jeene
ki
strength,
account
ka
balance
aur
naam
ka
kauff
kabhi
bhi
kam
na
hona
chahiye'.
In
the
movie,
Shoaib
says
that
he
is
not
a
player,
but
the
game
itself,
and
here
we
have
Akshay
who
is
more
or
less
the
story
himself.
Sonakshi Sinha: This beautiful actress plays the role Jasmine who is an innocent starlet. Although the movie's actors are swayed by her, the audiences are not awed by her. Her performance is fine, but her presence seems minimal in the movie. She somehow doesn't grab eyeballs this time.
Imran Khan: Imran Khan is Aslam in the movie and is an ambitious young lad. He starts off pretty well by giving us some good action and chase in the train scene. However, neither his love story nor his lines sway us.
Verdict
Director
Milan
Luthria
has
tried
his
best
in
the
movie
set-up
and
given
us
a
picture
of
the
80s,
but
fails
in
some
aspects.
He
has
focused
only
on
Ashay
Kumar.
Once
Upon
A
Time
In
Mumbaai
Dobara
makes
gangsters
the
heroes
and
for
once
you
don't
mind
that.
It
is
often
said
that
for
a
movie
to
become
a
hit,
you
need
five
good
dialogues
and
here
you
have
plenty.
However,
don't
expect
the
movie
to
take
you
on
a
jolly
ride,
it
is
quite
slow
paced.
OUATIMD has a bit of love, melodious music, dashing dialogues and action and yet there is something lacking in the film. However, one could watch the movie for some kickass dialogues from Akshay Kumar. So put on those shades and suits from the 80s and get ready to escape to an underworld love story.
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Akshay Kumar
The film's story is nothing but Akshay Kumar. The role of Shoaib played by him looks natural and and effortless. Yes, he says those extremely filmy dialogues, but that fits the 80s perfectly. Almost the entire movie, we see him in suits and shades and walking like a King.
Fall In Love With The Villain
Akshay Kumar may be the villain in the film, but he definitely charms you with his style and catchy lines. He even smokes in a particular style that impresses everyone. In the film, Shoaib even says that he doesn't want to be the hero and proclaims that he wants to be a villain.
1980s
Right from the clothes, cars and catchy lines everything fits the 1980s era. This is a cabaret dance (song - Tu hi khwahish).
Music
Pritam gives the audience what is essential for the movie. 'Tayyab Ali pyaar ka dushman' is perfectly paced and it sure will get you tapping your feet. 'Ye tune kya kiya' too is enjoyable and melodious.
Vidya Balan Surprise
For a second, you wonder whether you actually saw Vidya Balan in the movie or not. She is seen sporting a burqa in the song 'Tayyab Ali', but this appearance does not last for more than a few seconds.
The Chase
There are a few chasing scenes in the film. This image gives you glimpse of the Shoaib and Aslam escaping from the Bombay police.
Aslam And Jasmine
Imran Khan and Sonakshi meet through their respective friends and they soon become very close and fall in love.
Rail-Track Romance
Aslam and Jasmine are lying down below the rail tracks because she wants to see stars. He instead shows her the fire sparks falling from the passing train wheels friction.
The Don And His Lady Love
Shoaib, whose prime interest is in the city ends up falling in love with Jasmine who comes his way. Good chemistry can be observed between the two in the songs.
Love Triangle
Both Shoaib and Aslam fall in love with Jasmine around the same time, but they have no clue that the other knows Jasmine. Only towards the end of the film, they learn about this love triangle.
Sonakshi Sinha
Jasmine played by Sonakshi Sinha is an innocent girl from Kashmir and is alone in the big city. She finds friendship in Shoaib and Aslam and is not aware that Aslam works for Shoaib. At the start, when everyone else fears the don, she is the only one who talks to him boldly, but later she wants to escape from the same gangster.
The Rift
Shoaib is like a godfather to Aslam. Aslam even dresses like Shoaib because he aims to be like him. Even though there arises a rift between the two because of a woman, Aslam remains loyal to Shoaib.
Dance
Imran Khan shakes a leg for the song 'Tayyab Ali' and this is the first time that he meets Sonakshi Sinha in the movie.
Sonali Bendre Cameo
Sonali Bendre plays the role of Mumtaz in the movie and she is seen in three scenes. Mumtaz is an old time love of Shoaib. In Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai Dobara, she is even seen giving advice to Akshay Kumar and tells him to be a hero for once.
Sophie Choudry Chemistry
Sophie is seen in the beginning of the movie where she meets Akshay Kumar at the cricket stadium. There she falls for his flirty womanising skills and later the two have a very short intimate scene on screen.
