Lakshya

Unlike the original version, this one is set in Malaysia and Farhan has used the best of technology to make it a slick flick. New Delhi, Oct 17 (IANS) With memories of the Amitabh original only too fresh in everyone's mind, Farhan Akhtar releases his hi-tech action thriller "Don - The Chase Begins" this Friday -- a litmus test for both the director and Shah Rukh Khan who plays the title role in the film. ... Full Review

The film that has cinematography by Hollywood's Christopher Popp has found mention in Time magazine as India's first mainstream film capable of holding its own against virtually any summer smash from Hollywood, reports say. The Farhan Akhtar film is likely to get a fresh boost after getting tax exemption ... Full Review

However, Akhtar is sure that the film will make a neat, if not an astronomical, profit in every territory. Time magazine correspondent Alex Perry has called it "the first mainstream Indian movie capable of holding its own against virtually any summer smash from Bollywood. ... Full Review

Hrithik loves to get wet in rains With Suzzane by my side, I'll be humming my favorite song 'Stand By Me' as rains drench both of us," smiles Hrithik. ... Full Review

Lakshya is 'poetic' in the most prosaic sense.....For a film about an inner battle and an on-location war, the soundtrack of Lakshya is awfully quiet.....Lakshya is as inspiring as it is an inspired piece of cinema.....engaging actor of contemporary times.....And that's what makes it so special..... ... Full Review

Watch Lakshya as normal drama and, more likely than not, you will still enjoy it. You won't be disappointed special effects, choreography, and what-not that the 'cinematically literate'like to discuss, is a good tale well told ... Full Review

But kudos to Shaan who sings this track exceptionally well....Hariharan is good as usual....A nice, rhythmic song!....Prabhu Deva justifies the hard work done by all by coming up with innovative choreography that elevates the song to further heights..... ... Full Review

But here's a rare, refreshing, path-breaking film that is as noble in intent as it is in treatment. Lakshya" has the fluent flow of poetry but not the ornate opaqueness. Bachchan is a special disappointment. ... Full Review

Another reason for the let down feeling is that 'Lakshya' has been touted as the journey of Karan from an aimless, confused rich kid to a war hero. Now starts the typical goings on in a war film till the predictable end. ... Full Review

In a nutshell, the music of Lakshya is uninspiring and quite drab. In the end come two instrumental numbers 'Separation' - a short, one-track musical piece full of sounds that arouse sadness and longing. ... Full Review