Director: Sanjay Gadhvi
Cast: Sanjay Dutt, Imran Khan, Minissha Lamba
Information: Contains moderate violence and threat
Running time: 149 mins
BBFC cert: 12A
Release date: 3 October 2008 by Studio18
Rating: 2/5
One Christmas morning, Kabir, a revengeful young orphan, kidnaps Sonia (Minnisha), the daughter of a rich industrialist, Vikrant Raina (Sanjay Dutt). Kabir has an old score to settle with a now divorced, New York-based Vikrant. Falsely accused of a crime he did not commit by Vikrant, Kabir ended up in jail.
Now, the kidnapper only wants to negotiate with Vikrant. So Sonia’s reluctant mum, Mallika, invites her ex-husband back into their lives to save their daughter.
Once in Mumbai, a headstrong Vikrant chokes at the very idea of taking orders from a criminal. With no alternative, Vikrant gives in to Kabir’s demands by carrying out a series of daunting tasks. This involves cryptic clues to rescue his daughter without getting the police involved.
And so begins a cat and mouse game as they try to outdo each other in this high octane edge of the seat drama.
Director Sanjay Gadhvi ‘s innovatively and smartly shot scenes do not compensate for some of the cinematic liberties he has taken with the screenplay.
How can a victim wear different designer outfits in every scene when she is in fact fighting for her life from an armed kidnapper?
And also the unbelievable scene where Vikrant leisurely barges into a jail to release one of the prisoners as per Kabir’s demands. Once again, it boils down to a properly thought out script!
However, the chase sequence between Dutt and Khan does hold your attention. Stylishly shot, it depicts some credibly crafted Spiderman styled stunts on an under-construction building.
Dutt gives a power packed performance as the cool, composed but troubled divorced father Vikrant Raina.
Khan with his boyish, smart looks is effective as the intelligent fast-thinking villainous abductor always one step ahead of his opponent.
Skimpily dressed Lamba looks ravishingly beautiful considering she is the victim in this crime thriller. Kidnap is worth a watch despite its minor flaws.
Reviewed by Manish Gajjar
BBC Bollywood Correspondent
