Once Upon a Time in Mumbai Dobaara!
2013 · Directed by Milan Luthria
Original language: Hindi
- action
- crime
- drama
The story
Shoaib's life takes a precarious turn when he finds himself pitted against a younger contemporary - not just in "business", but in love...
What it’s like
Saturated Bollywood gangster color: sodium-orange streetlight, deep teal night shadows, and glossy Mumbai nights of Bombay-era crime rendered with a big-screen sheen. Camera moves are confident and mobile, with sweeping crane shots over crowded lanes, slow-motion reveals, and stylised swagger in the tight close-ups, while the frame often stays busy with fabric, neon signage and dense street life. Music drives the energy: brassy, pulsing film songs and thumping percussion punctuate the action, and the soundtrack swings from tender romantic ballads to rowdy dance numbers. The vibe is flashy, romantic and playfully macho, best for a Friday night with friends or a loud, indulgent evening in. Pacing is brisk with frequent musical breaks; the emotional register moves between light comedy, romance and a rivalry that turns increasingly personal, following two men whose old-school rivalry slowly becomes a tangle of pride, affection and rivalry in love. Violence is stylised and fairly frequent, with gunfights and brawls that are bloody but kept glossy rather than gritty, and some crime-related menace; no explicit sexual content, though romantic tension and a few kisses appear. Suited to viewers who enjoy big-star Hindi cinema, crime melodrama with a romantic streak, and high-energy musicals.
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