Visual Hangover...

Rating: 10/10 (16 January 2012)

If there is one thing to be said about Imtiaz Ali, it is that he understands love. In "Jab We Met" he showed how love works like a medicine; healing, encouraging, giving meaning to your life. "Rockstar" explores love as a drug; the pain and pleasure of an intense love, the darks, the depths. Even with the parallel editing that makes this film even more beautiful, you never loose connect with the main character Janardan whose only aspiration in life is to become a "Rockstar"; but at what cost?
The film leaves you in a visual hangover so strong, that it was hard for me to get up even after the credits ended. The film earns credits for Ranbir's brilliant acting, awesomely written script, music, cinematography and styling. And for the cynics who have to pay attention to each and every flaw, please, you have to give an artist his space. After all, as the movie's final message states, its not about what is right or wrong; its about love.