Qayamat' (subtitled City Under Threat) resembles 'The Rock' in its blend of bloody action, mammoth star cast and dynastic intrigue.
Arbaaz Khan and Sanjay Kapoor play Pakistani terrorists who occupy a famous prison, hellbent on holding the city of Mumbai to ransom with a deadly virus.
Although the convoluted, concept-heavy plot is frequently reduced to cliched dialogue and ill-timed musical interludes, helmer Harry Baweja shows genuine visual flair by incorporating 'Matrix'-style action sequences. But thrilled anticipation soon turns to despair - you just know that this is heading in exactly the wrong direction. And there is nothing you can do about it.