The Plus points:
1. Ajay Devgan’s awesome acting skills..
2. The story though over the top and ridiculous to believe has high emotional quotient.. Ajay and Salman did a very good job with emotions..

Minus points:
1. Music…. A big minus.. A supposedly musical entertainer doesnt rise to its expectations.. doesnt have a repetitive value..
2. As mentioned before.. A lot of scenes make no sense and aren’t logical.. Like a small kid runs away from his uncle and turns out to be an awesome singer and plays on the road in London.. The 2 other guys come out of nowhere..
3. Comedy of Salman was just okay.. It doesnt hold the movie together…

Rating : 6(2 each for Salman and Ajay and 2 for emotions..)/ 10

London Dreams was originally released in Pakistan in the last month at the main single screen cinemas and multiplexes. We wanted to see this long awaited movie on its premiere, but due to some reason we missed it, on its first run, since the movie has now been re-released in another regular theater in Karachi for a short term, so we did not want to miss opportunity to see our favorite stars.

Arjun portrayed by Ajay Devgan and Salman Khan as Manu are childhood friends living in native rural suburbs. AJAY DEVGAN /ARJUN possesses deep passion for music and dreams of becoming a musical sensation and performs at London’s Wembley Stadium but his family has revulsion for music because it was the reason for his grand father’s demise.

Vipul Amrutlal Shah has no doubt presented this musical film on a large canvass. The techniques are on higher side, but the emotions are relatively sparse, and this is the place where precise balance was required.

Any how, Vipul Shah did extend appropriate time for character development and he captures the sensitive moments with confidence. Human beings unavoidable trait Jealousy bit by bit creeps in ARJUN /AJAY DEVGAN and Interweaved scheme devised solely aimed at destroying his best friend, turned contender; and events that unfold is the basis of the film.

Indian Cinema has really progressed particularly during he last couple of years in the department of visuals and sound. In the London Dreams Cinematography / camera work is very good and at par with international standards.

The back drop of the film blends prolific themes is clearly visible and if one is not appreciating then it would be injustice to the camera team. In musical films where a pinnacle is to be achieved the climax trek should be the best. There are majestic music shows in the world in which some times the middle presented songs are not that good but the last trek is best of all and if this pattern was followed then the London Dreams would have been memorable.

Music composed by Shankar-Ehsaan-Loys’ has fairly well in opening number. The First trek of London Dreams filmed on AJAY DEVGAN is impressive with steel guitar sounds (Shadows type) with techno beat of synthesizers.

Ajay Devgan is good while performing his part with dedication. The Character of Devgan is to a degree mystique, envisioned with a distant dream has shades of dark side, ominous in this film.

Salman Khan is a fine star and with the passage of time he is getting better. Younger /new movie stars in Bollwood cannot hold candle against Salman and in our view he can perform low-tone/ semi romantic roles but he is a muscle guy and more suited in Action Films like the WANTED.

Asin who portrayed the role of Kalpana in the last year action movie Ghajni is still remembered by us. Asin is one unique actress, who never indulges in vulgarity or crudeness like other young actresses, this is definitely a plus and a rare quality now days. She is a very decent actress and this reflects her good family background. She should be an inspiration for other female stars. In the recent venture the London Dreams, Asin holds a fragile equilibrium between the two lead artists; her role is in way limited as per the requirement of the film. Asin has innocent looks… she is a doll, a lovely doll.

Mr Om Puri’s is a very senior artist but his role not that noticeable but impresses the cine-goers. The low light and night vision scenes in the Film are captured in a beautiful manner and the credit goes to the camera team of the Film.

LONDON DREAMS is motivating and has a message and the way aversion has been patched up between AJAY DEVGAN and SALMAN is a feeling that comes right from the heart.

LONDON DREAMS has evoked a musical concept, worth seeing in a proper/big cinema hall—–The vast set design and roaring audience at the Stadium can only be truly appreciated on a CINERAMA type, large and ultra wide curved screen. LONDON DREAMS is an expensive film, the project has been made with huge budget are prima facie evident in the vast / extensive sets. ***** Very Good

Kind regards: Syed Ali, Natasha, Nadeem, Faisal Haider, Neha, Keishe
and Ali Talha—–The Cinema Circle=Karachi-Pakistan.

Movie was very good, specially ajay devgans acting & salman comic way.

I think this movie makes salmaans second hit of the year.

Plz don’t forget we are copying every day 80% of leaving standard from british, so plz don’t compare with akshay’s bakwas namaste london ….

Ajay is always great in his variety role’s ! ajay , salman always done great job …. Srk akshay not capable in variety acting ok !

Review:

*what work for the movie:
1.Performance of salman khan.What a performance..Truely unbelievable.I have never seen the way he was acting in emotional scene .Light moment in punjab and plane scenes are best of the movie

2>Another performance by ajay devgan in movie.Salman khan steal the show but ajay devgan was good in his role.everything was perfect

3>The chemistry between ajay n salman khan.This one is highlight of the movie.

4>Asin was ok/good in her role…I really love her nick name chennai express in the movie and Her dance with Salman in MAnn ko athi bhave

5>Songs were nice especially mann ko athi bhavey,kamadosh,shola shola,jashan hai jit ki.concerts scenes were shot amazingly well

6>two band member were ok to their roles

What donot work for movie:

1>The way ajay left his uncle and live his own life is hard to digest and after many year he went to his uncle resturant for eating food ..this one is biggest drawback

2>The ending should have been completed after ajay ask for forgiveness in punjab..there was no need for extra song in ending ..and insult to injury last song was too pathic and irritating

3>Om puri was completely wasted.

Overall,except leaving ending song ,everything was nice and by the which two actor Salman khan n ajay devgan acts ,it was superb eventhough script could have been more better….

Rating-I have given it 4 out of 5 for the movie but ending dissapointed me. It is 3.5/5

Verdict:COmplete entertainer,Salman khan performs never like before.2 cheer for salman khan

Just go n watch it!!!! Salman khan is back in form again!!!!hip hip hurray

Rating: 4.5/5

WOW…now this is one of those rare movies which become what they aer due to powerful performances. Salman Khan and Ajay Devgan make this film what it is. offcourse, the due credit does go to Vipul Shah for immaculate direction and interesting plot, but the film moves to the “bests of the year” category only because of the intense and amazing performance by Salam and Ajay.

While Ajay is as good as was expected from him, it is Salman who actually springs up a pleasent surprise. Now this is one treat to watch…Salman’s performance clearly indicates the amount of trust he has had on this film and his role. If “Wanted” saw his graph moving up from 1 to 5, then London Dreams rasies it all the way up to 10. Such is his command on the role that he even gets the comedy right this time. Otherwise, as a Salman Khan fan, i always felt hopeless whenever he attempted to play a comic role, as he ususaly goes way over the top with his screechy dialogue delivery and his monotenous expressions…but amazingly, this time…he gets it spot-on and makes us laugh with his perfect delivery and timing. if his comedy is good…its the intense parts of his role that he is the most impressive in…the last hour or so displays what a wonderful actor he can become if he really gets involve in a role.

Ajay is 100% convincing in his portrayal of jealousy, frustration and anger…we have seen ajay in such intense roles…and he doesn’t disappoint us this time as well. Asin is imressive in her short role.

Music is EXCELLENT (except for the second last song). Khwab Jo…Mann ko Ati Bhaave and Barso are amazing compositions. and although people are illogically criticizing the music of the film…i truly found it perfectly in harmony with the mood and subject of the film.

the chemistry between Salman and Ajay is truly catchy.

hats-off to the cinematographer and production team for slick quality. people are quoting that the movie get dragged along in the last hour an hour…well its true that no body would’ve mind a few cuts…but i didn’t mind the dragging as well…i felt that it helped to give a smooth and calm end to this intense film. overall…

I can confidently rate this movie in the top 3 of the year…with “Kaminey” and “Love Aaj Kal” being the other two. not to be missed…deffinitely worth multiple viewings.

In the end, Salutes to all the people who love quality cinema…as you are the people who make or break a star by appreciating their hard work. I sincerely hope that LD turns out to be a success at the BO, as there deffinitely has been lots of efforts put in by everone involved and we need such products to be successful in order to get more quality cinema in Future.

By Taran Adarsh, November 2, 2009 – 11:24 IST

My Name Is Khan
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It’s official! Fox STAR Studios, 20th Century Fox International and Fox Searchlight Pictures have announced that MY NAME IS KHAN, the highly anticipated film from director Karan Johar and starring Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol, will open in theaters in India and over 40 countries including the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand and the Middle East on Valentine’s Day weekend [February 12, 2010]. Other remaining territories will release in early spring/summer 2010.

In MY NAME IS KHAN, Shah Rukh Khan stars as Rizvan Khan, an unconventional hero who embarks on an incredible journey across America in order to win back the love of his life. Along the way his unique brand of goodness and humanity touches the lives of many and inspires a nation