‘Dhoom 3’ Review: Bollywood’s Baffling Blockbuster

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India’s version of ‘Fast and Furious’ is doing huge business in the States. But you’d never know from watching it that Bollywood is capable of making good movies. Warning: spoilers.

Published Dec. 31 2013 5:45AM EST

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It’s been called the biggest blockbuster in Indian film history, and the first with real crossover potential. And why wouldn’t it appeal to Americans? It has car chases, bank heists, naked women, and a number in the title.

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Unfortunately, Dhoom 3 doesn’t make any sense.

Sujay Kumar

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‘Dhoom 3’ Review: Bollywood’s Baffling Blockbuster

India’s version of ‘Fast and Furious’ is doing huge business in the States. But you’d never know from watching it that Bollywood is capable of making good movies. Warning: spoilers.

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Sujay Kumar