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WHEN THE MAKERS of a film proudly proclaim their product to be at par with their Hollywood counterparts, one is bound to be sceptical. More so because Blue is an action film set underwater, which is not just a first in Bollywood but also a rarity in Hollywood.

So does Blue set new standards for Bollywood action movies? Does it actually get into the underbelly of the sea and show a world hitherto unexplored?

Let’s put it this way - Blue may not be the mind-blowing commercial action thriller that you may have ever seen. However, it certainly is the most innovative attempt that deserves to be acknowledged and lauded.
Action is truly the USP of the film and keeps the momentum going due to which one doesn’t quite miss the presence of a solid storyline.

From the first till the last frame, it’s the amalgamation of action and an unknown world (under the sea) which brings in a novelty factor. For those hunting for a storyline, Blue actually begins and ends at the basic synopsis level. Mr. Richie Rich Akshay Kumar wants a treasure hunt and entices his employee and friend Sanjay Dutt with tempting offers. Dutt is reluctant to take that dive into the sea even though his girlfriend Lara Dutta and brother Zayed Khan present him with enough reasons to take the plunge. Eventually he relents and the journey of Blue begins. Simple.

Anthony D’Souza has a strong eye for visuals and that shows. Technically, whether it is camerawork or sound, Blue bears an international feel. Whether it’s Sanjay or Akshay, the revelation about their past isn’t quite hammer strong, though convincing. And for a change, a film featuring Akshay Kumar allows equal screen space for other actors as well. As for Lara and Katrina Kaif, their presence is required to make the film look good and in that aspect, they do well.

In a nutshell, Blue is made for those who want pulsating action, innovative stunts, glamour and some unbelievable moments that defy logic. It mainly caters to those that want some non stop action in two hours. The kind of films where bikes are meant to race through traffic, cars are meant to explode, women are meant to bring on a glamour quotient, villains are meant to be suave and action is meant to belong to never-seen-before variety.