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Dostana Review
iView Author: Dr.Mandar V. Bichu (Sharjah, U.A.E)

Email: drmandarvb@yahoo.com

Dostana

Just as the end credits were rolling I managed to latch on to the name of the publicity firm for Dostana. It was‘Hype’- no kidding, I am dead serious. By the way, the firm has indeed done a good job. With slick promos and clever chat shows this first ever full length ‘Indian Gay Comedy’ has certainly managed to raise the public interest to unprecedented levels.

Just a few days ago, I even read a news report where the chief spokesmen for Indian gay community were fervently hoping that Dostana would bring a change in general public’s discriminatory attitude towards gays! And that they were also planning a special show of the film for the gay community! I can well imagine the horror on …

It is unusual that a James Bond film is released in India before it is released in USA. The 22nd James Bond film does not offer as one may expect after watching “Casino Royale”. “Quantum of Solace” which is like a sequel to “Casino Royale” falls short of expectations.

The film opens with the sound track “Another Way to die” and later followed by a breathtaking Car chase, after the car chase Bond and M interrogate White regarding the organization called “Quantum”. White in reply says that “The first thing you should know about us is that, we have people everywhere.” M’s bodyguard Mitchell turns traitor and shoots at the interrogators allowing White to escape.

Bond eventually kills Mitchell filled with impressive action scenes. The death of Mitchell leads Bond to meet Dominic Greene (Mathieu Amalric) and Camille (Olga Kurylenko). …

..to see how far has RGV fallen. As a follow up to Sarkar Raj, RGV comes out with a movie with newcomers and makes a film in the mold of Satya. Unfortunately, it doesn’t succeed and only plenty of irritating factors stays with you at the end of the movie [...]