Rock On!! (2008)

User Rating:

8.2/10   

Director:

Abhishek Kapoor

Writers:

Farhan Akhtar (dialogue)
Javed Akhtar (lyrics)

Release Date:

29 August 2008 (USA)

Genre:

Drama | Music

Tagline:

Live your dream

Plot:

Four friends reunite to relive their moments of glory as a rock band. |

Plot Keywords:

Band | Rock Band | Rock Music | Punctuation In Title | Imaginary Band

Awards:

8 wins & 4 nominations

Cast

Farhan Akhtar	...	Aditya Shroff
Arjun Rampal	...	Joseph Mascarenhas
Purab Kohli	...	Kedar aka Killer 'KD' Drummer
Luke Kenny	...	Rob
Prachi Desai	...	Sakshi Schroff
Shahana Goswami	...	Debbie
Koel Purie	...	Devika
Nicolette Bird	...	Tanya
Sai Gundewar	...	Bartender
rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Reema Kagti
Himanshu Powdwal	...	Music Video Director

Runtime:

India:145 min

Country:

India

Language:

Hindi

Color:

Color

Certification:

Singapore:PG | India:U

Filming Locations:

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Company:

Excel Entertainment

Trivia:

The lead vocalist Aditya's birthday in the movie is repeatedly highlighted as July 22. This referred to the real birthday of Don Henley, the lead vocalist of the Eagles. The lead guitarist's name is Joseph Mascarenhas, nick-named Joe which is the same as one of the lead guitarists of the Eagles, Joe Walsh.

Quotes:

Killer 'KD' Drummer: [singing Gloria Gaynor's song] At first I was afraid, I was petrified Kept thinking I could never live without you by my side. But then I spent so many nights thinking how you did me wrong And I grew strong and I learned how to get along And now your back, from outta space I just walked in to find you here with that sad look upon your face I should have changed that stupid lock I should have made you leave your key If I'd have known for just one second you'd be back to bother me Go on now go...

Movie Connections:

References Karz (1980)

Rock with some Blue

The basic idea of the movie is just as 'Dil Chahta Hai'- a fight between two friends and their reunion(But here there's' much more after the that). Let me clear first: THE SONGS ARE AWESOME 10/10.

Very nicely directed, the film has slow pace in the first half and the story may confuse some, as there are a lot of flashbacks. some unwanted characters too included. But the second half has the perfect speed and will cling you to the seats. the whole idea of ROCK ON!! gets concentrated here, no stupid incidences, no unwanted scenes-perfect The only thing which i didn't like was the reunion of MAGIK (not as great as it should be- could be much grand) Talking about performances- everyone does a great Job, special mention for Luke Kenny and Purab Kohli. Prachi Desai (cant say a newcomer, been in daily soaps) looks lovely, acts well. Farhan has surely some thing for Singing. The songs sound genuine as are sung by Farhan than some professional singer. Lots of light moments throughout the film, wonderfully shot. The end is wonderful.... you will probably guess the end, but it will turn out much greater.

For hardcore ROCK fans, don't expect NIRVANA, GREENDAY, or DEEP PURLPE, its bollywood ROCK

You will surely come out of the theatre with smiles- thats for sure.