Perry Kate
Very very predictable, including the post credit scene !!!
Dirtylogy
It's funny, it's tense, it features two great performances from two actors and the director expertly creates a web of odd tension where you actually don't know what is happening for the majority of the run time.
Lollivan
It's the kind of movie you'll want to see a second time with someone who hasn't seen it yet, to remember what it was like to watch it for the first time.
Peter Young
Vishal Bhardwaj's 'Omkara' is a modern-day adaptation of Shakespeare's play 'Othello'. Set in rural Uttar Pradesh, the film deals with everything the original story dealt with, including morality, faith, doubt, love, betrayal and deception. Bhardwaj's direction is marvelous and his portrayal of the rural India is laudable. He skillfully captures the spirit of these wild hinterlands and their effervescent and simple people through his dark narrative style and brilliant writing. The film is very well crafted and is amazingly realistic thanks to the serious proceedings, the authentic dialogues, the simple locations, the lifelike situations and the roundly natural acting. Speaking of acting, I will not stretch it much and will say it straight: Saif Ali Khan did not only outdo everyone in the film, he outdid himself with his performance. As the manipulative Langda (Iago), he is unrecognisable, his dialect and body language are spot-on, and he easily pulls off a role no-one ever expected him to play. Konkona Sen Sharma equals his act totally, and though her part is relatively small, she is absolutely astonishing as the vivacious and sassy Indu (Emilia) and steals every scene she appears in. Again, her dialect and mannerisms were incredible. Kareena Kapoor is very pretty in her deglamorised role of Dolly (Desdemona) and her acting is excellent throughout. Vivek Oberoi is very effective. Ajay Devgan is good as Omkara (Othello) but is very disappointing mainly because though his is the central character, you almost forget about him at the end of the show. Bipasha Basu looks stunning and acts well but she hardly has a role to speak of. Other cast members do a fine job. The film's soundtrack, composed by Bhardwaj himself (another proof to his craftsmanship), is outstanding. My favourite songs include "Beedi", "Namak" and "O Saathi Re". The film's climax is thrilling and the ending is bittersweet, very tragic and sad but still conveys the irony and provides the much-needed catharsis. 'Omkara' is an interesting and artistic movie and truly a gem where Hindi cinema is concerned. I recommend.
Chrysanthepop
This time Bharadwaj attempts to spend more money to make a bigger film, with a bigger more popular cast and with a more bollywood-style music. This does become a minor flaw. Yet, his screenplay remains both brave, daring and clever, something most directors would shy away from. The man has proved again that he's a fine storyteller and composer. He sings too! Gulzar's lyrics bring out the context. He doesn't shy away from giving the film a realistic setting and atmosphere. The use of course (street) language by the character further adds to that. Dialogues are cleverly witty and have a humorous edge.'Omkara' boasts of some strong performances. Ajay Devgan in the title role is adequate. Vivek Oberoi does well. Bipasha Basu is good in her small role. Kareen Kapoor gives her best performance to date. However her best is not good enough. Any good actress would have done far more justice to the role. 'Omkara' does take her a step away from worst actress (now occupied by Aishwarya Rai for Dhoom 2). Last but not least, 'Omkara' belongs to Saif Ali Khan and Konkona Sen Sharma. Their outstanding work makes up for the flaws of the other actors. Konkona has one of the smallest roles. Yet, actress that she is, she gives an extraordinary performance of an ordinary character. Saif Ali Khan owns the movie. He plays his part with gusto delivering one of his most memorable performances to date.'Omkara'is a cinematic treat and is one to be watched by all movie lovers. It's finely made, finely acted and one of the most complete films of the year (in spite of a few flaws that are easily compensated for).
Gursajan Mandair
I loved everything about this movie, except Karena Kapoor's death. Ajay Devgan was great (like always). Saif Ali Khan was excellent to. I don't like most of his movies, but he was a great bad guy in this movie. Bollywood and its terrific actors and actresses did it again. We are way better than Hollywood. YOU MUST SEE THIS MOVIE is what I'm tiring to say. But come on, we all now that they should have placed Karena with a better and bigger actress. Such as Rani Mucerje, no. Pretiy Zinta is what people would rather see(according to me). She isn't the best but she would have acted a lot better than Kareena did! Anhyways enough about the people. See the movie, your day will be great. Omkara is long so your entertained for awhile.
alkarania
I always appreciate it when Indian directors try to make films that aren't just another tired Bollywood musical. There's nothing inherently wrong with musicals, but does every Indian film have to be one? That said, the whole premise of Omkara didn't quite work for me. Othello was a noble character - a soldier, a hero. You could understand why Desdemona would love him. Omkara was not noble - he was a gangster. Why did Dolly love him?It was harder to empathise with Omkara and his downfall after you see him being a thug. You wonder what the delicate and sheltered Dolly would possibly have in common with him.
