is the movie DON 2006 good ?

Answer 1

I have to answer this as I saw it on the day it was released.
I like Shah Rukh Khan.
My first reaction was that I felt very sorry for ShahRukh.
I have to give an A for effort to ShahRukh and Farhan Akhtar. However, for execution, they get a C. The original Salim-Javed adaptation of the British film "House of Secrets" was good. Javed Akhtar have given a new twist to the plot, most likely at the behest of ShahRukh.
Shah Rukh smokes too much and it has taken a toll on his appearance. No matter how much he dyes his hair, he looks old, and smoking will do it. Too much alcohol and rich food did it fo Aamir (bloated face) and cigarettes have done it for Shah Rukh. Also, his acting has become very predictable. He has 5 or 6 stock expressions and he cannot extend his range beyond that. He is probably insanely jealous of Amitabh Bachchan. He desperately tries to imitate him but comes nowhere near Amitabh's talent.
The song sung by Kishore Kumar "Khai ke Paan"was made famous by Amitabh dancing barefoot on the streets of Bombay. The same song in D-2006 does not work.
Priyanka Chopra has Angelina Jolie lips and a heavenly body, but the sheer sexiness which Zeenat oozed in Don was out of this world. Priyanka can't act much but she has a very good singing voice and should be given a chance to do some of her own songs in forthcoming films.
The plot becomes convoluted and requires visual explanations. Cinematography is good. The twin towers reminds one of the superb SeanConnery-Catherine Zeta Jones flick "Entrapment".
Somehow, the movie just does not come together as a cohesive entertainment. The music is limpid, even Khai Ke Paan does not impress, but then, who can ever rival Kishore Kumar? He was surely the greatest.
Too many characters, weird plot twists, unnecessary song and dance sequences, all take away from the film. Even the superb thespian Boman Irani fails to impress in this movie.
It makes you feel that ShahRukh Khan is not accepting his age very well. In fact it looks like he wants to forget that he is over the hill. The last dialogue"I am the King" summarizes it all .It gives you a feeling ShahRukh is planning Don 3. Uhhh...... He will never age as gracefully as Amitabh and he does not want to accept this. Amitabh is incomparable.
This is ShahRukh's second attempt at a remake and in my opinion, it failed as miserably as his rendition of Devdas. I hope he does not remake any more old superhits. His days as a superstar are over.
His best ever film was"Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge" in which he scaled great heights. I do not think he will ever surpass that height again.
Overall, if you are a ShahRukh fan, you should see it once, though I could say you can wait till it comes out on DVD. If the producers are sensible, they should release the DVD within 3 months or even earlier as this film is going to be a big box office flop inspite of the multitude of ShahRukh fans.

Answer 2

It's all about faith. You have faith in SRK, go watch it. You trust Farhan, go watch it. Ok, so for those who have started blaming FA's storytelling with this one, let me tell you this. In good old times, director had to have vivid dialogues, expression of minute details for the audience. Today, the director can take the cinematic freedom of relying on his viewers brains cause we really have seen so much of cinema that we understand much so well in spite of the movie director not mentioning it in the movie. Example, don't we understand if DON hasn't got bullets in his pistol, he would have killed Kamini by twisting her throat or something like that. So those who question 'how did he kill her without bullets', use your brains and give the director a break for many similar scenes.
YES. DON 2006 is a good movie. SRK makes u want to get stylish with his portrayal of DON, and also doesn't fail to make you smile with his innocent role as Vijay. Comparisons, withdraw your case. It's movie making at it's best. Cinematography at its best. Stunts, fights, everything. Only that few good moments from the older version mustn't have been removed or remade the same way.
Trust me, it's a feast for eyes and exercise for your goosebumps. Watch it. Then revert. I await your comments.

Answer 3

DON 2006 is best b'coz this Don is more clever than the previous. Old Don has died but this Don was alive and became the King.

Its a lot different from old Don. And I promise you will love it. Nothing is so same whole story, idea is different only character name and dialogue are same nothing else. Songs lycrics are different.

In whole full Diwali Dhamaka. I saw first day first show and I say don't believe others just go n watch once and den u will come to knw wat all Don is.

HAPPY DIWALI!!!

Answer 4

terrific video clips of 2006 for me have been The Departed Stranger Than Fiction The final Kiss The Fountain Little omit Sunshine Im finding forward to seeing Spiderman 3 The Simsons action picture stay unfastened or Die demanding

Answer 5

Don't rely on my impression or for that matter anyone else's. If you are a Farhan Akhtar fan or SRK admirer just buy a ticket and sit back and enjoy the movie. If you aren't an admirer then wait for a while and get the VCD when it releases from your local cable man and watch it at home.

Answer 6

Funtastic movie!! just mind blowing action scenes and foot taping music..a james bondish movie ..SRK [the indian james bond]Done a fantabolous Acting ..better than Amitabh bacchan..Way to go farhan akhtar.10 on 10

Answer 7

DON 2006 ?????
which is this movie ?

Answer 8

It's just released today, in india, and the plans are over full !
seen the promos, seems sleek, and entertaining, srk is good.
music is also worth listening to !

Answer 9

Not good as amitabh but ok

Answer 10

ya its really gud! i wish i cud igo for the first day first show!! but skool was going on!!