Remaking a classic is no joke, but people try it again and again, and fail again and again.
One would maybe truly enjoy this movie if he had not seen the original DON (1978) which starred Amitabh Bachchan. And this movie was a big hit as everyone was curious to see how SRK would hold up against the big B.
As it turned out, people were left disappointed with this one, and the new don hardly holds up to the original, and with all the extravagant pointless use of technology, it fails to thrill and leave an impression on the viewer.
It is however sad to see essentially the same story retold and re-mashed(badly) and still do so well. This movie has taken some critique, but it is unfortunate. IF it was called BON or something... and if it was not such a blatant remake, there would not be as much pressure on SRK or on the script. There is unnecessary comparison throughout imply because the original is so fresh in everyone's minds, even though its almost 30 years old.
Sadly, this one will not be remembered beyond 2008, while the original will live on for years to come.
One would maybe truly enjoy this movie if he had not seen the original DON (1978) which starred Amitabh Bachchan. And this movie was a big hit as everyone was curious to see how SRK would hold up against the big B.
As it turned out, people were left disappointed with this one, and the new don hardly holds up to the original, and with all the extravagant pointless use of technology, it fails to thrill and leave an impression on the viewer.
It is however sad to see essentially the same story retold and re-mashed(badly) and still do so well. This movie has taken some critique, but it is unfortunate. IF it was called BON or something... and if it was not such a blatant remake, there would not be as much pressure on SRK or on the script. There is unnecessary comparison throughout imply because the original is so fresh in everyone's minds, even though its almost 30 years old.
Sadly, this one will not be remembered beyond 2008, while the original will live on for years to come.
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