Story: Hindi and Urdu language action drama about an Asian crime lord who sets his sights on domination of the European crime world. Cast:Shah Rukh Khan, Priyanka Chopra, Om PuriDirector:Farhan AkhtarOpened:December 23, 2011On DVD:February 7, 2012From:Reliance BIG PicturesLength:2 hr. 58 min.
Don 2 played in regional release to moderate reviews. • David DeWitt wrote in the New York Times, "If 'Mission: Impossible' and 'Ocean's Eleven' had a bombastic, funny and slick cousin, it might be 'Don 2'.... The director, Farhan Akhtar, seems out to create a spectacular, international entertainment.... thanks to the unpretentious humor, he is mostly successful, though audiences will have to forgive the bland performances." More Reviews Below...
David DeWitt, New York Times: GOOD (NOT GREAT) "If 'Mission: Impossible' and 'Ocean's Eleven' had a bombastic, funny and slick cousin, it might be 'Don 2'.... The director, Farhan Akhtar, seems out to create a spectacular, international entertainment.... thanks to the unpretentious humor, he is mostly successful, though audiences will have to forgive the bland performances."(Read the full review...) 289 words, 12/23/11
Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times: FAIR "...massively too long... Fitfully enjoyable, the film's leaden pacing and drawn-out running time make the twists of the plot less hairpin turns and more like bends in a river -- moving so slowly you can see everything coming from the distance."(Read the full review...) 461 words, 12/26/11
KEY CITIES (0 Reviews)
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ALTERNATIVE/INDIE PRESS (0 Reviews)
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HIGHBROW PRESS (2 Reviews)
David DeWitt, New York Times: GOOD (NOT GREAT) "If 'Mission: Impossible' and 'Ocean's Eleven' had a bombastic, funny and slick cousin, it might be 'Don 2'.... The director, Farhan Akhtar, seems out to create a spectacular, international entertainment.... thanks to the unpretentious humor, he is mostly successful, though audiences will have to forgive the bland performances."(Read the full review...) 289 words, 12/23/11
Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times: FAIR "...massively too long... Fitfully enjoyable, the film's leaden pacing and drawn-out running time make the twists of the plot less hairpin turns and more like bends in a river -- moving so slowly you can see everything coming from the distance."(Read the full review...) 461 words, 12/26/11
MOVIE INDUSTRY (4 Reviews)
Ronnie Scheib, Daily Variety: GOOD "...an action-filled caper that stretches from Malaysia to Germany.... Writer-director Akhtar handles the 'Ocean's Eleven'-type bank job with aplomb... the viewer cannot help but revel in his cleverness even when disturbed by his unapologetic villainy, knowing smirk and arrogant self-assurance."(Read the full review...) 481 words, 12/28/11
Lisa Tsering, Hollywood Reporter: FAIR "Shah Rukh Khan's foray into bad-boy territory is all swagger with not much substance.... lacks the original's light touch, but hardcore fans won't be disappointed.... Khan is always interesting to watch onscreen. Sometimes it takes effort, though, to appreciate Khan in a misstep such as 'Don 2.' "(Read the full review...) 551 words, 12/30/11
Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times: FAIR "...massively too long... Fitfully enjoyable, the film's leaden pacing and drawn-out running time make the twists of the plot less hairpin turns and more like bends in a river -- moving so slowly you can see everything coming from the distance."(Read the full review...) 461 words, 12/26/11
David DeWitt, New York Times: GOOD (NOT GREAT) "If 'Mission: Impossible' and 'Ocean's Eleven' had a bombastic, funny and slick cousin, it might be 'Don 2'.... The director, Farhan Akhtar, seems out to create a spectacular, international entertainment.... thanks to the unpretentious humor, he is mostly successful, though audiences will have to forgive the bland performances."(Read the full review...) 289 words, 12/23/11
15.2 Percentage Points Average Difference Between Reviews (Norm is 18.4pp; <18.4pp = More Consistent; >18.4pp = More Mixed)
Don 2's reviews are separated by an average 15.2 percentage points. The norm for this measure is 18.4 percentage points. Less than 18.4 indicates more consistent reviews; greater than 18.4 indicates more mixed reviews. In the chart below, each dot represents a review, with the dots at the top more positive than the dots at the bottom. From left to right, the dots represent reviews in big, bigger and biggest publications. Roll over each dot for more detail.
Coverage:Don 2's reviews cover 6.1% of potential readers (average is 68.2%). Volume:The film's reviews total 1,782 words involume (average is 19,979 words). Length:The film's reviews average 446 words in length (the norm is 512 words).
Don 2 Coverage, Volume & Length (4 Reviews, reviews below)
Reviews Broke 41.4 Hours After Release (Norm is 0.2 Release)
Don 2's reviews on average broke 41.4 hours after opening. Norm for this measure is 0.2 hours after. The chart below shows reviews on opening day and the days before and after opening; the left side is earlier and the right side is later. The red bars extending above the horizontal mid-line represent more positive reviews, and the red bars extending below represent more negative reviews. The white space/red bar in the middle is Don 2's opening day. Click on any bar for a list of the reviews for that day.
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