Dev

 (2004)
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| Jun 11, 2004
Rediff India
When he comes head-to-head with Dev, it makes for very interesting viewing. Though he and Dev have been friends for over 30 years, he becomes a victim of the system, doing a classic good-cop-turned-bad routine. ... Full Review
| Jun 07, 2004
Sify
A must number for the lovers of quality music!....A longish love song that has variations throughout its length, it is a classy number that spells quality.....should be an ideal choice for those who follow good music....Number one being Aadesh Shrivastava, who proves that given an ideal backing and a free hand, he can deliver goods and compose memorable music..... ... Full Review

Bollyvista
'Dev' is a real treat for Bachchan fans. There is no typical happy ending and the fight against wrongdoers goes on. ... Full Review

Apun ka Choice
Govind has tried to make Dev is not an entertaining film. Even Kareena's song in the movie is not intolerable. Needless to say that the performance by Bachchan is superb. Performances by Fardeen Khan and Kareena Kapoor are no less commendable. ... Full Review

Variety
But the simple elements are slow-cooked with some skill, and in the more dramatic, punchy second half, both Bachchan and Puri show their acting stripes in some memorable scenes, as they chew over the issues in a mainstream way. Following a bomb massacre prior to the intermission, helmer subsequently comes up with several set pieces (an impressively edited street riot, plus the torching of the central apartment block) that power the drama in Part 2. ... Full Review

apunkachoice.com
It has a stellar cast, good music, good background score and some good performances. A slightly ludicrous situation marks the re-meeting of Dev and Maya at a train station. ... Full Review

Smash Hits, India
The film needs to be cut short by at least twenty minutes. Farhaan ignites the spark for the plot points that is meant to be a story of relationship between a dead honest and dedicated cop Dev and a Special Police Commissioner Tejinder Khosla. ... Full Review