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Jun 11th, 2007, 23:59
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Dreaming of India...
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Shootout at Lokhandwala
Hello fellow IMers:
Anyone seen the movie "Shootout at Lokhandwala"? If so, any reviews would be great. Thanks. |
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Jun 12th, 2007, 00:17
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I saw it..
i will give it 3 out of 5.. its a good timepass affair.. but again the director tried to glamourise the gansters..but I guess in this he failed.. Sanjay Dutt looked best..while Vivek Oberoi had a good role.. |
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Jun 12th, 2007, 02:10
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Dreaming of India...
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Wow! Was it really that mediocre?
Here in the US, every Indian is talking about it like it's the next big-hit! I guess I'll wait till it comes out on DVD. Thanks. |
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Jun 12th, 2007, 07:41
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Location: California
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Hey Sam371
I haven't personally seen the movie but have heard great things about it. I will though very very soon...  |
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Jun 12th, 2007, 10:34
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but its no great cinema either.. |
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Jun 12th, 2007, 16:10
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Maha Guru Member
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Too many bullets flying.
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Jun 12th, 2007, 16:55
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Senior Member
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Reviews in newpapers rave about Vivek Oberoi's powerful performance and even back home from my friends I haven't heard any negative remarks.
Nevertheless, I trust my own judgement on movies... maybe next week... Hype is a great crowd puller |
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Jun 12th, 2007, 16:57
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I had seen the actual shootout from the terrace of my building.
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Jun 12th, 2007, 18:38
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Maha Guru Member
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I have seen the movie. It's Based on actual incident. Although they must have altered some scenes to make it presentable. Vivek Oberoi & Sanjay Dutt's character steal the show. I would def. recommend to watch it.
Ronak. |
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Jun 12th, 2007, 21:49
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Dreaming of India...
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Himmat, Did it really happen? You know how nowadays studios will push a movie with the "based on a true story" tagline which doesn't mean anything. It may have been inspired by true events but it's not exactly how it went down. Was this "incident" involving that top cop from Bombay that was mentioned in Maximum City?
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Jun 13th, 2007, 15:46
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It really happened. I first that thought that some kids were playing with fire crackers. I realized only after sometime that it was the sound of AK-47s. Brother and I went upto the terrace to get a better view. The building in which the gangsters had taken shelter was surrounded by the cops and there was shooting from both sides. It was a good thing that they could not take any hostages as all the residents of that building had sealed their apartments from the inside. Yes, a top cop by the name of Mr. Khan lead the encounter. |
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Jun 13th, 2007, 15:51
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Himmat, Is the movie in question a take-off on incident you witnessed?
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Jun 13th, 2007, 16:02
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Maha Guru Member
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@ myth : I guess he has already clarified that..
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Jun 13th, 2007, 16:26
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Looks like I missed it
 ...short attention span or is it age?!! |
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Jun 13th, 2007, 22:22
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