Rang de- Powerful and disturbing!

Rating: 8/10 (9 February 2006)

Rang de was bound to be the glory hog of this year at start. AAmir Khan has a niche in this industry and his roles are like a Yardstick. Add Rakyesh Mehra, a budding and energetic director, Rahman(well well hes as Aplus as you can get in bigger projects), and a host of talented people.
Great promos, zingy music, Aamir's new hairdo did create the awareness.
Well most of us have seen the movie by now, they know the story and even those who haven't know what its all about.
My critique, which a few more share too is though Rang de is commendable, it leaves you disturbed. Though it is powerful it is depressing towards the end.
well avoiding the spoilers, I feel that the novelty and characterisation is perfect and rabble rousing.
But for a movie of this genre, if we wish to take the message seriously, i start thinking whats the point??
Does the movie indicate that It is fruitless to be daring and take up arms against injustice iN India? What is the route to follow?
What is the point' to put it simply??
The questions do arise in your mind, it is radical and different, and I find it difficult to say whether i admired the movie or I liked or I accepted. Like/admire I do, But not acceptance wholeheartedly!
The pluses surely are that its mint fresh, A class music and cinematography, inspiring performances by everyone. Interestingly AAmir does not have a very dominating presence, his role is as important as others don.
That does not stop him from being endearing and effective. Ditto for Sidhaarth, Sharman, Atul, Soha, Maddy and Kunal.
The moral still is- Rang de is worth your money, it makes you think not like the silly laugh a thons which serve no purpose.!
_K