Don is slick and well conceived on plot with lots of surprises along the way. When I was trying to work out originally whether this one was for me I wasnt sure how serious it was or whether it was a light Bollywood. For those who have the same question in mind - it isnt really light overall.
Don is an arrogant psychopath drug trafficker - and I'm afraid, unlike other Bollywoods, good doesnt win in the end and the nasties dont meet their consequences. This may not particularly bother you or you may like endings that arent politically correct. For those not in that category be aware that the surprise ending actually left me and my adult daughter feeling quite uncomfortable and gave us a restless nights sleep after. Those we had identitified with dont triumph (sorry about the spoiler but you may need to know that if you want to assess whether this is for you).
I have given it a 5 because of its quality but a different ending would have made me more excited about this movie.
Given the amoral ending its fascinating that Indians wanted to do this movie twice (it is a remake of an earlier celebrated one) and seem to love the character of Don.
The music was fine but none of it stayed with me or stood out. A few of the dance sequences were good so there was song and dance amongst the plot (something I also wasnt sure of when reading prior reviews).

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Lorraine Myers

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Reviewed in the United States on May 13, 2013

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I bought the DVD because I had seen the movie and liked it so much I wanted to buy it so that I could watch it again and again. I am very satisfied with the DVD. Received it promptly and very good condition. If you get this movie you will want the next one (Don 2) because it is like a continuation of the first. Shahrukh and Priyanka are great in this movie and Shahrukh has a way of making the worst characters seem likable and forgivable. In this case, even a little humorous at times. It's an action movie as well, and the second version has even more action.

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Hubertnv

This is just great silly fun

Reviewed in the United States on June 29, 2015

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This is just great silly fun. Shah Rukh Khan is his normal wonderful self. If you are not a fan of his you may not enjoy it as much....but still worth watching.

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Christina K Ruggiero

I am always happy with these movies I intend to order more but ...

Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2015

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I am always happy with these movies I intend to order more but I wanted pyrinka chroppa on the cover of the dvd I ordered Usually people who have watched it 10 or multi times want the covers when they order the movie thank you

Reviewed in the United States on January 29, 2013

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Set in Paris, Malaysia and India, the action is brilliant - they definitely attained their goal of paying tribute to the old Don while giving it a fresh take. The end was fantastic and a great prelude to Don 2. Definite buy!!!

Reviewed in the United States on November 13, 2011

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Loved it! If you enjoy Shah Rukh Khan films and are looking for one that isn't a love story this is a great one he did. Keeps you thinking and the ending is great can't wait for the sequel.

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AJV

Don

Reviewed in the United States on May 30, 2013

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This DVD had smudge marks all over on the playing side. I was so excited when I ordered this DVD because it is a Shahrukh Khan movie, and I love Sharukh Khan. Plus this DVD would have been an addition to my growing SRK collection.There were some others who complained about this DVD and how they're DVD arrives scratched or damaged. Another item I have to return. What a waste.

Reviewed in the United States on July 23, 2018

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the condition was perfect and came with a bonus!

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Misaki

Super Musik eines Super Films

Reviewed in Germany on July 22, 2017

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Seit ich den dazu gehörenden fantastischen Film gesehen habe, bekomme ich die Lieder nicht mehr aus dem Kopf. Echte Ohrwürmer.

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Naila Begum

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Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 28, 2014

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Much better on DVD release than on videos which I can see properly on DVD, thank you very much :)

Krakowiak

Quel suspens !

Reviewed in France on October 15, 2010

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J'ai du regarder 2 fois le film pour comprendre que le sosie avait été assassiné par Don, je n'ai pas l'esprit lent à ce point, mais bon, encore une fois un des méchants n'a pas été puni et c'est ce à quoi je m'attendais. Toutefois cela ne fait rien, enfin je veux dire, j'ai quand même adoré ce DVD et Shahrukh Khan, quel acteur, je ne me lasse pas de regarder ses films, c'est devenu mon comédien préféré, tous acteurs confondus. Il peut tout jouer et peut exprimer tous les sentiments. Bien sur le DVD est sous-titré en anglais, mais comme il y a beaucoup de termes français dans la langue anglaise, un peu d'anglais dans la langue française et des souvenirs d'école, on s'en sort très bien. Je suis très satisfaite et je regarderais très souvent cet excellent trhiller pour me faire passer d'agréables moments.

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Reviewed in Germany on February 24, 2019

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RAVI

GOOD

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 5, 2015