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Critical reception for Dhoom was mixed, with reviewers broadly agreeing that the film prioritizes style and surface-level entertainment over story and character. The fast-paced action, bike stunts, and visual energy were the most consistently noted positives, with several critics acknowledging the film holds audience attention despite its shortcomings. Uday Chopra's comic presence and John Abraham's screen presence as the antagonist drew repeated mention, though Abraham's acting ability was questioned by at least one reviewer. The weak, underdeveloped script was the most common criticism, with one reviewer ranking it among Yash Raj Films' weakest productions.
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Film review ·
Plot and character are not the point here. The flimsy story about a cop engaging a motorbike dealer to catch a thief who runs a motorcycle gang is the least crafted element. But there are lots of trendy split screen shots of shiny bikes burning rubber and fast paced stunts involving boats and trucks. Not to mention sexy songs with water hoses.
Film review ·
Dhoom is an action thriller with an overdose of bike chases and speed-thrills. Uday Chopra chips in some light moments in this otherwise gritty fare with his 'tongue-in-cheek' humor. Abhishek Bachchan needs to master a few emotive expressions other than his usual brooding. John Abraham looks dashing and fits the role of a bike-riding thief to T.
Film review ·
DHOOM has style, but no substance. DHOOM has gloss, but no script. DHOOM has thrills in abundance, but the outcome is least exciting. In short, DHOOM ranks amongst Yashraj's weakest films.
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Though Uday Chopra steals the show -- at least as far as I am concerned -- I have to say Abhishek Bachchan is impressive as the cool and confident cop. John Abraham stalks though his role with ease. Esha Deol and Rimii Sen only need to look beautiful in their limited presence in this sweat 'n' leather flick. Dhoom does have a few loopholes but the film's fast-paced energy is more than enough to ensure your eyes don't stir from the screen for two-and-a-half hours.
Film review ·
John Abraham as a baddie still needs to work on his oratory skills. Though Abhishek makes a convincing cop but it is Uday Chopra, who steals the show from his partner by playing to the gallery.
Credits
John AbrahamKabir
Abhishek BachchanACP Jai Dixit
Esha DeolSheena
Uday ChopraAli Akbar Fateh Khan
Rimi SenMrs. Sweety Dixit
Manoj JoshiACP Kamal
Yusuf HussainPolice Commissioner
Perizaad Zorabian
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