tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15977843.post116276342521176558..comments2023-11-10T08:26:51.182-06:00Comments on Beth Loves Bollywood: Forget the 1978 original - what about the nod to Raja Hindustani?!? Don: The Chase Begins AgainBeth Loves Bollywoodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05540154833326987567noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15977843.post-2956583615261197552009-09-07T17:50:20.197-05:002009-09-07T17:50:20.197-05:00We just watched this on an overnight trip to Utopi...We just watched this on an overnight trip to Utopia, TX. And it was wonderful. I was really not expecting to like it-- I'd heard there was all kinds of sexualized violence, and I guess there was a little, but Roma held her own, SRK was great, I did like the music (I heard and got used to it before I ever saw the movie, and so to see the songs pictured-- esp. the OTT fabulous "Main Hoon Don"-- was a delight), and the plot was fantastic. It IS very Bond-esque, and that's a good thing. I haven't seen the original-- it's up next.Elliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04888019230555832929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15977843.post-30849967343487494982009-03-30T18:13:00.000-05:002009-03-30T18:13:00.000-05:00I've yet to see the original, so this was stand al...I've yet to see the original, so this was stand alone for me as well. I totally am with you on the subtitles 100%.<BR/><BR/>I, however, love Khaike Paan Banaras Wala, and it's #1 on my top 25 on my ipod. I crank it when SRK's bit comes on. Other than that, the music was subpar. I also could have done without Kareena's poor attempt at seducing. I thought the song and the choreography were terrible.<BR/><BR/>Great recap!Shelliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08758282383525747870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15977843.post-6788901136269486082008-07-23T15:48:00.000-05:002008-07-23T15:48:00.000-05:00I really liked this movie too, Beth, mostly becaus...I really liked this movie too, Beth, mostly because SRK carried the day. I just turned off all my critical faculties as soon as I saw the ballet dancers. ;-Dajnabihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08296593338690811213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15977843.post-7532048313830339622008-06-15T21:11:00.000-05:002008-06-15T21:11:00.000-05:00Morgan - You've got me totally confused. Did you t...Morgan - You've got me totally confused. Did you think I didn't like this movie? I definitely did, and I thought my words communicated that. Hence the "rock on, new <I>Don</I>" :) And yes, SRK's rapping is indeed a good time. I'll see you at the sequel!Beth Loves Bollywoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05540154833326987567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15977843.post-56691026189951300852008-06-15T20:57:00.000-05:002008-06-15T20:57:00.000-05:00Are you kidding? I love this movie! Priyanka is so...Are you kidding? I love this movie! Priyanka is so strong and atheletic- her dancing makes me want to learn Kung-Fu and take up Hip Hop dance right now! I agree- she doesn't have much to do here, but still- she can WORK it! As for the music- Aaj Ki Raat is one of the slickest songs ever, and if you love SRK at all, you should be able to appreciate Khaike Paan Benaraswala! It's his own voice! And he raps! This movie is not much more than eye-candy, but I'll be the first to get the sequel!Morganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04165404443964539264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15977843.post-1165001115495006702006-12-01T13:25:00.000-06:002006-12-01T13:25:00.000-06:00I didn't totally love the original Don (I'm embarr...I didn't totally love the original Don (I'm embarrassed to admit this!) although Amitabh was wonderful both as a cool tough guy and as a big goofball. But I'm dying to see the remake! Thanks for the review.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15977843.post-1164650574909814332006-11-27T12:02:00.000-06:002006-11-27T12:02:00.000-06:00I love bond movies, and I think this was very much...I love bond movies, and I think this was very much a bond movie - only less gadgets and more action, which is nice :-)<BR/><BR/>I loved the songs too, shankar ehsan loy are my fav music directors. I think this movie was pretty good. Ahead of its times (in bollywood time that is) just like they say the previous Don was (I am only 25 I wouldn't know). This was not made for TV, so I hope you saw it in a cinema hall.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15977843.post-1163018525752202592006-11-08T14:42:00.000-06:002006-11-08T14:42:00.000-06:00Oh, Asambhav...some nights I think I am your only ...Oh, Asambhav...some nights I think I am your only friend.Keithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17887643336475509672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15977843.post-1162938360139616542006-11-07T16:26:00.000-06:002006-11-07T16:26:00.000-06:00*high fives Beth* Loved this post (and Vijay's kun...*high fives Beth* Loved this post (and Vijay's kung fu shirt)! :DMajahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03612706096369112723noreply@blogger.com