Friday, September 19, 2008

Rock On

One of the rare movies that are predictable, yet watchable - and how ! Didn't all of us know that the movie is going to be about 4 guys who form a band, then probably split-up due to some inconsequential reasons, if happy ending prevails, then become a band again! And that is PRECISELY the story of Rock On !
However, the tale is told in a crisp, matter-of-factly manner which is appealing. Farhan Akhtar the lead singer of magik(yeah thats the band name, very innovative one would say)has not been gifted by a powerful voice, but in order to eat the ultimate rockstar pie and realzing his teenage fantasy, he projects HIMSELF as the singer ! That's lame. A bit juvenile too. Though surprisingly most of the tunes are catchy despite Farhan's ghastly voice ! Arjun Rampal is the true hero by the way. Subtle and intense. Poorab Kohli is instantly likeable. Luke Kenny is awkward and gawky, apparently he was delirious that he finally got to be in a movie ! The girls were alright, though Farhan should've stuck to his first girl friend, she was cooler and cuter than Prachi Desai. No offense Prachi, what's true is true.
The whole atmosphere of the movie is that of a rock concert, only better because you get to do your thing sitting down on comfy chairs !
Rock On gets 5 out of 10 from me !