Good but could be much more

Rating: 6/10 (4 September 2012)

Imtiaz Ali gave us refreshing SOCHA NA THA(2005) and JAB WE MET(2007) and then LOVE AAJ KAL(2009) Obviously the expectations post it shot up ROCKSTAR is a hatke film, it shows the life of a Rockstar modelled on Jim Morrison. The film starts with Ranbir Kapoor with long hair being bitten up and then enters a stadium and picks up the guitar and then we go into flashback where Ranbir is a wannabe Rockstar who wastes time around, then he meets Nargis Fakhri. The romantic scenes may seem a bit unreal but are entertaining. The film does get confusing throughout when several scenes seem like suddenly cut and pasted or perhaps some reels are missing but thats not the case. The pre-wedding scene, the drunk scene is funny too The change in personalities(similar to JWM) is well handled though Ranbir suddenly meeting her in Prague does seem a bit unrealistic.
My problem with the film is it's discontinuity which was perhaps intentional, Another is perhaps more focus on his musical career then the love story, Also several scenes do seem filmy like the pre-climax But there are several brilliant scenes in the film and though one misses the andrelaine rush when the film commences.
Direction is superb Writing does have some flaws. Music by A.R.Rahman is the biggest asset, the best thing is all songs have Mohit Chauhan singing for Ranbhir Kapoor unlike normally in Hindi films where even Rockstars have different voices. Jo Bhi Main is superb, SADDA HAQ, Tum Ho, Aur Ho all are magnificent. Sheher Main is good too Camera-work is flawless Dialogues are superb
Ranbhir Kapoor lives the role, his Jatt style, his expressions, the way his character transforms are all flawlessly portrayed by the youngster He got all the awards last year and truly deserves Nargis Fakhri however doesn't impress, the role required a seasoned actress but she is terrible and a pain to watch especially in the second half. Her several scenes are ruined by her though it's partial to criticise her as she is a first timer but yet a big disappointment. Her voice is dubbed annoyingly too. Shammi Kapoor who died few months before the film released looks pale and sick throughout but has his charm still. Aditi Rao Hyderi is good, Piyush Mishra who won rave reviews for GULAAL does a great job, Same goes for Kumud Mishra who is fantastic Shernaz Patel is good Moufud Aziz is okay