By ApunKaChoice Bureau Film critic, ApunKaChoice.Com
Dum starts on a promising note in the first half with the protagonist meeting resistance from a corrupt cop to wage a war against the evils of the society.
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scene that particularly catches a viewer’s attention is the standoff between Uday and Shankar, which has been shot emphatically by director E. Niwas.
Another sequence that gives jitters to audience is when Uday (with his face hidden behind a helmet), gives lift to Shankar. And when the two-wheeler is stopped by the police, who are on the lookout for some terrorist, Vivek still maintains anonymity in Shankar’s eyes despite removing his helmet to face the cops.
The development of the movie’s plot keeps a viewer glued to the seat until the interval point where Vivek is facing death on the railway tracks.
The second half, however, turns out to be a tantalizer as the plot sags and the narrative loosens. It is partly surprising that the hero is unable to join the police force until the very fag end and remains a civilian who is compelled every time to take law into his own hands.
Vivek Oberoi delivers an impressive performance as a determined young man who is hell bent to rid the society of its evils but doesn’t have the legal authority to do so. Diya Mirza too fits into the role that required a mature performance.
The highlight of Dum is the stylish presentation by E. Niwas. The director has particularly executed the action scenes in a chic Hollywood style that is particularly appeal to the youngsters.
