aaronbir This movie was so epic but it's really good to watch it Songs are really enjoyable Storyline is good Screenplay is good Editing is good Direction is superb Saif is amazing in his first villainous role Ajay devgn is superb Vivek is good kareena does well bipasha is good konkana is the show stealer It is really great to kareena and bipasha after my favorite thriller movie AJNABEE

MartinHafer Before I get to reviewing the actual movie, I have a few words about the production company that has released this movie here and in the UK...I hate them and will avoid movies that they release! The people selling this DVD have managed to cram more commercials into the film when the DVD begins than I have ever seen before AND you cannot skip through them to get to the movie (it disables this feature on your DVD machine). This is obnoxious....but it gets worse. AFTER you start the actual film for the main menu, it stops to show you a commercial for Western Union!!! Unless the movie is free, I see no reason for these people to do this and I pray that other sleazy DVD producers don't begin this slimy process. Imagine--being forced to wait through about 10 minutes of ads before you can even watch the movie itself! "Omkara" is a Bollywood film whose plot is derived from Shakespeare's "Othello". Naturally, it is significantly different in many ways---such as being set in modern day India. Omkara (Othello) is also quite different--instead of a prince of the Moors, he's a second in command for the mob! I had high hopes for this, as two Indian films I've seen based on Jane Austin films were wonderful re-vamps of the old tales. I also have loved Akira Kurosawa's Japanese versions of Shakespeare (such as "The Bad Sleep Well" and "Throne of Blood").In this Indian film, Omkara (Othello) takes Dolly (Desdemona) from her fiancé when the film begins. There are lots of hurt feelings, but when Omkara chooses Kesu (Cassio) as his successor instead of Landga (Iago), things REALLY go downhill. Langda is NOT happy and begins cleverly manipulating those around him. And, he makes it appear as if Kesu and Dolly are having an affair and that Kesu is disloyal. As you can see, it's pretty much the same plot and the original story--just dressed up in a modern Indian guise. However, there are lots of subplots and elements that make this unique--not just a thinly veiled copy.Considering the source material, it's not surprising that this isn't some syrupy Bollywood film. It's very gritty and violent--especially the murder scenes near the end of the film . Yet, like so many films from India, it still takes time out for a small number of songs--a peculiarity of Bollywood films that I usually enjoy quite a bit. And although adult and violent, compared to some American films it's relatively tame--though very tough for an Indian film and still NOT a film for younger audiences. Overall, a very good film--one lovers of Shakespeare and haters of Shakespeare can both enjoy. The acting is nice and it's a first-class production all around...see this one.By the way, although I am not a ballistics expert, in the final scene, shouldn't the bullet have come out the other side--especially with such a large caliber gun? Just wonderin'.

Chrysanthepop This time Bharadwaj attempts to spend more money to make a bigger film, with a bigger more popular cast and with a more bollywood-style music. This does become a minor flaw. Yet, his screenplay remains both brave, daring and clever, something most directors would shy away from. The man has proved again that he's a fine storyteller and composer. He sings too! Gulzar's lyrics bring out the context. He doesn't shy away from giving the film a realistic setting and atmosphere. The use of course (street) language by the character further adds to that. Dialogues are cleverly witty and have a humorous edge.'Omkara' boasts of some strong performances. Ajay Devgan in the title role is adequate. Vivek Oberoi does well. Bipasha Basu is good in her small role. Kareen Kapoor gives her best performance to date. However her best is not good enough. Any good actress would have done far more justice to the role. 'Omkara' does take her a step away from worst actress (now occupied by Aishwarya Rai for Dhoom 2). Last but not least, 'Omkara' belongs to Saif Ali Khan and Konkona Sen Sharma. Their outstanding work makes up for the flaws of the other actors. Konkona has one of the smallest roles. Yet, actress that she is, she gives an extraordinary performance of an ordinary character. Saif Ali Khan owns the movie. He plays his part with gusto delivering one of his most memorable performances to date.'Omkara'is a cinematic treat and is one to be watched by all movie lovers. It's finely made, finely acted and one of the most complete films of the year (in spite of a few flaws that are easily compensated for).

Gursajan Mandair I loved everything about this movie, except Karena Kapoor's death. Ajay Devgan was great (like always). Saif Ali Khan was excellent to. I don't like most of his movies, but he was a great bad guy in this movie. Bollywood and its terrific actors and actresses did it again. We are way better than Hollywood. YOU MUST SEE THIS MOVIE is what I'm tiring to say. But come on, we all now that they should have placed Karena with a better and bigger actress. Such as Rani Mucerje, no. Pretiy Zinta is what people would rather see(according to me). She isn't the best but she would have acted a lot better than Kareena did! Anhyways enough about the people. See the movie, your day will be great. Omkara is long so your entertained for awhile.