a landmark accomplishment

Rating: 9/10 (30 April 2006)

i am writing this review, some months and RDB's release. I have seen it 2 times and the reason i am writing this review so late is because it is an incredible film.
this landmark film features a story which is completely original. RDB is patriotic without being anti-Pakistan or jingoistic. from that you can discern the originality of the story.
although the execution of the plot is melodramatic, it is justifiable since the theme is one of melodrama. the transition of typical/good for nothing guys into responsible martyrs is incredible. nothing is silly or predictable. there are many scenes which have been executed perfectly, so i cant name one or two.
the performances are exemplary. AMIR KHAN gives a powerful performance but clearly does not overshadow the others. ATUL KULKARNI,KUNAL KAPOOR, SIDDARTH, SHARMAN etc are all very believable and impressive. i reckon one of the newcomers will definitely get the "best newcomer award".
in summary RDB is a film that should remain in the minds of Indian youth forever. it is a film that will change the way we know India. the only reason i haven't given it 10/10 is because you feel it is too long in the first half. i think the film could have been trimmed about 15 minutes. but kudos to the director and scriptwriter.
RDB will awaken a moral revolution in India. kudos to the scriptwriter and director. clearly, my favourite Indian movie. it will beat the forthcoming biggies like fanaa, don, kabhi alvida na kehna and get the best film award.
when was the last time you saw a film that touched your soul and made you think differently about something?when was the last time you saw a film which actually motivated you to do something? dB has definitely done that.
thank you all who were part in the making of this film.