ROCKSTAR Rocks!?

ROCKSTAR opens with a fresh look and a typical Imtiaz Ali’s signature all over it. The audience is overwhelmed with some wonderful dialogues that might remind us the fun of Love Aaj Kal (mango people for aam aadmi)! The story might be quite obvious but the treatment is not. Just in few minutes, one by one, a set of 14 songs run and unlike other directors who’ve failed to carry anything beyond 8 songs in a movie Imtiaz succeeds here. Of course due credit to the maestro A R Rahman who’s poured heart n soul into the album and to the background. If you complain there are too many songs in this movie, it’s probably not for you coz its poetry in motion!

A few things definitely stand out in Rockstar – Ranbir’s commendable performance, Imtiaz Ali’s creativity and ARR’s soul stirring score. Even the new girl Nargis Fakhri fills the screen with freshness; her acting skills could’ve been much consistent though! Songs have been used exceptionally well to take the story forward. Look out for ‘Kun Faya Kun’ which creates a trancelike feel! And then there’s Shammi Kapoor, who keeps your eyes glued in one of the smallest cameos he’s probably ever done!

So, no complaints? Does it make Rockstar a perfect 10 on 10? It might have, had the director and his editor cut down those last 15 minutes which go nowhere and totally uncalled for. Right after ‘Sadda Haq’ (which raised so much noise before the release but remains unjustified in the context), the movie which had risen to the peak of entertainment finds its valley and starts dropping to find a mediocre climax! Another point that’s not completely convincing is the ultimate pain behind the love that our hero has for a girl who’s with him almost all the time. And that’s a little let down considering the standard Rockstar sets for itself in the 1^st half.

If you overlook those minute hiccups towards the climax, Rockstar is a good watch. Imtiaz Ali doesn’t have much of a competition this year and might even run away with lot of awards along with Ranbir Kapoor and ARR.

I enjoyed most part of the movie and a 3.5 out of 5! And yes, Rockstar rocks!