Review of Rockstar (2011) by Vikas N — 19 Aug 2012

Imtiaz from his usual self diversifies into passive evolvement stirring the protagonist to exemplary pinnacle through this artistically overwhelming narrative. The journey from Janardhan Jhakar to Jordan is subtly captured with neatly etched characters, slick editing and a finely crafted script.

Looking at the intricate detailing and contrasting patterns of Ranbir's character, it would be a tough choice to find an alternate calibre to breathe life into Jordan. Though with the initial revelation of 14 tracks from the maestro stirred some question marks, Ali seamlessly nurtured the amalgamation turning every subsequent frame into a finely woven poetry.

From the raw innocence of an aspiring college boy to the ingeniously interlaced affair eventuating a pain stricken dogmatist star, Ali sways with ease in sketching precise screenplays for his unusually conventional characters.

A far riskier and jagged terrain than his blockbuster jab we met , Rockstar certainly celebrates Ali's doorway to sensible cinema.