The film is inconsistent in its pace – at times it just chugs along aimlessly. The last 30 minutes of the film belong only to him and he rises way above the script with his raw and gritty persona. The scene where he walks into a police station in broad daylight and then walks out as casually is one of the film’s high points.
OUATIMD’s crowning glory is Akshay Kumar who goes all the way with his “negative” act in one of his career-best performances. Most importantly, she keeps her character from being annoying with her innocent appeal. She is at ease with both Shoaib and Aslam. Sonakshi Sinha is superb – she is getting better with every film. Kudos to the actor for urban boy for stepping out of his comfort zone and attempting something so daringly different. And then Shoaib’s menacing act in the second half when he won’t let anything come between him and Jasmine – not even his “bachcha” Aslam.Īt first, Imran Khan feels like a miscast but then he grows on you. The initial camaraderie between Shoaib and Jasmine is well captured – the whole part of her being the only person who doesn’t fear him because she doesn’t know his identity. The film steers clear of the romantic clichés of self-sacrifice. The novel thing about the screenplay is that neither Shoaib nor Aslam are ready to sacrifice their love for each other. He is chilling as the dreaded don and endearing as the helpless (and later dangerous) man in love.
Akshay Kumar plays the bad guy unapologetically. The romance in OUATIMB is real and good old style. Most endorse the fairy tale aspect of love. Most romantic films end with a trip to the altar. Loyalty is tested, as is love and courage. But who says gangsters can't fall in love and show the chink in their armor? So you have mentor Shoaib and Aslam (Imran Khan) falling in love with Jasmine (Sonakshi Sinha). The audiences generally go in expecting more of the same in a sequel. It's a bold move - to attempt something so different from what the predecessor offered. The sequel is more likely to make you go ooh… instead of ouch! There are no bones being broken, skulls being smashed, clothes getting ripped (save in the climax).
While the earlier edition had more drama and action, OUATIMD focuses more on the love angle. Starring: Akshay Kumar, Imran Khan and Sonakshi SInhaĪ sequel to Once Upon A Time in Mumbaai, Shoaib (Akshay Kumar) is the main protagonist in this one.
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