MartinHafer "Rock On!!" is an Indian film about a group of guys who made up a rock/pop band a decade ago. The film begins in the present day and the lead singer of this group, Magik, is now a very successful businessman. He's so wrapped up in his job that he pushes his wife out of his life. She doesn't even know about this past life--and only stumbles upon his being in a band by accident. However, when she does, she contacts his other band mates and tries to get them back together. But Aditya isn't grateful--instead he treats his old friends like they are a part of the past he'd like to keep in the past. Can Aditya come around and finally open up his heart to these guys? And, he's not the only one with problems. Joe loves music and never left the music business...but his wife is a serious detriment and seems bent on squashing his dream. And then there is one other member with a serious problem...one you only learn about late in the film. Can all these problems be worked out so that Magik can once again find the magic?This film is different from a typical Bollywood film because it's clearly targeted towards a younger and hipper sort of audience. This isn't a complaint---just an observation. I really like the style in which the story was told and the story is enjoyable. The only negatives I noticed are that the story seemed a bit predictable and only offered one big surprise. The other wasn't the fault of the original production but the DVD had serious issues. Instead of playing properly, often the film would play a portion and when it came to the next segment, it would bounce back to the scene menu! This is very odd and I've never had it happen before.By the way, if you do watch the film, watch Joe when he plays guitar. Every time he does, a hidden wind machine catches his hair and it's actually unintentionally funny.

murali s When the promos of this movie hit the screens,I thought it would just be another bollywood movie,and for many it maybe.But for those who identify themselves with the characters,it's a lot more.A big thumbs up for Abhishek Kapoor for pulling out a decent story,a story about a group of musicians trying to form a Rock band,and making it well at the end. Farhan Akhtar has made it big with his acting though his voice wasn't that good.Arjun as usual does enough justice to his character,though was too sober while playing a rocking guitar!Shahana Goswami has given herself a neat push,and so have Purab Kohli as KD and Luke Kenny as Rob. The greatest thing about this movie is that it shows how people are easily forced to give up their dreams and move forward with life,suppressing their creativity,and thus,getting lost in the crowd.As mentioned before,many would be able to identify themselves with the situations and characters in the movie. As the last song calls out, to such people to live their dreams and even if the future road is not guaranteed,even if people discourage,and no matter how hard the path is,believe in yourself and follow your dreams. For only then you are living 'your' life. The great sailor Sinbad was on such guy. A must watch for right braineans who dream to make it big.

bloodsugardiramagik My name isn't inspired by the movie..its an album title. I have seen better films but this one has a charm all its own..even though, the plot is the same as Dil Chahta Hai in a parallel "rock" universe...even though most of the "rock" lyrics were lame...even though the characters were not convincing at all, I enjoyed this movie thoroughly. I wonder why but i actually loved the movie. And that is because I loved the music which continues to surprise me every time i listen to it. I'll write this review from a music perspective since the story and execution itself was nothing new. The first time the trailers showed up, it was exciting to expect something other than Bolly-Dance+romantic-wood music. I first heard the title track and it was real catchy and the other slow number "Ye Tumhari Baatein". Now this song sounded suspicious. It has nothing to do with this genre of music. But then after I watched this movie, it struck me, this is Prachi's song. Prachi, who knows only old Hindi songs. So maybe thats why this song was a little mellow. But the Title track was fun....every time it came on the radio, elders in the car would try to change the channel. To watch the disgust on their face when i turned it back on was fun. But even i have to admit, the lyrics are the most lame here "Ji Karta Hai TV tower Pe main Chad Jauu?"..Sorry, Javed Sir, writing a rock song is different. It has to be raw but not weak. I felt stupid singing the verses but the chorus was slightly better. But then, I watched the movie with friends which started with "Socha Hai". A straight start before any storyline or whatever, immediately sending you the message that this is going to be a fun movie. But then again even though Sh-Eh-Loy has given great music here too, the lyrics sounded like it should have been a song for Tare Zameen par or whatever. "Asmaan hai Neela Neela, Paani Geela Geela, Dekho Dekho, Kya Wo Ped Hai" this rock song is actually trying to inspire people to think. Sounds like a teacher trying to teach science class. But then, enough complaining. The story rolls on to show their friendship and how they want to play for a Big Gig. They need money, so they play "Dandia rock". The title track plays on and they are having fun trying to run through the whole rock star clichés. Not bad, when you think, you haven't seen anything like this in Bollywood movies. But then the Live Gig competition arrives and we are all left wondering how is their song going to sound like because we already know that MAGIK is going to win the show. So, it should be one helluva song. Their act is preceded by another band with a song named "Zehreeley", the heaviest in the OST. But behold, MAGIK plays "Pichele Saat" and though it was light as a feather, it was actually fun. How MAGIK won the competition with this song was convincing due to the band-audience interaction. How the vocalist made sure everyone was enjoying with him. I thought this song was OK but when i heard it in the album/studio version, I was very pleasantly surprised at the groove. THE BEST ROCK song in the OST. The lyrics here is slightly better. Javed Sir even name-checks "Mary Jane"(Marewannah!) which gives it a rock n roll feel. But then he could have done it better. Now they were some music and songs not on the OST. I would like to look up those songs. Meanwhile the "Ajeeb Dastaan" song was beautifully sung and shot. "Tum ho Toh" sang by Joseph Mascarenhas unplugged was a better version than Aditya Shroff's one. The story is meanwhile dragging on about how the band broke up due to personal opinions. What is unconvincing is how their friendships ends too..The music executives are exaggerated. Farhan is sleepwalking through his role. Arjun is a helpless musician in a money minded world. Purab..I don't know what was Purab doing...apart from his stage name KD- killer drummer, he had nothing exciting in his role except for watching Arjun and Farhan fight and make up. Luke gets sick as there was no solid reason to re-unite MAGIK. Only when he says he wants to play together one last time does everyone get serious. For the ending they had to present music that would be the ultimate experience. Hence "Sinbad". Now the lyrics here are good and actually makes sense about living your dream which leads to the music pulling in Joe to the concert. He somehow manages to reach the concert almost at the song end fighting the Indian traffic and potholes. And then MAGIK created MAGIK. Luke dies, Purab gets girl and opens a company with Arjun who is economically better now. And Farhan, he lives out our dreams of being a rock star and a rich man at the same time. Something which is ahem quite unattainable in our rocking country. In here comes "phir dekhiye", the second best song in the album. All in all, the music was fantastic and that was the only reason I sat there in the theater.

Arnab Das At last we have a movie on rock! At last we have a movie which appeals to the youth without getting preachy, at last we have a movie which has a soul, at last we have a movie which boasts of not just good actors but of great performances. That's all that "Rock On" is! Farhan Akhtar, take a bow! What a performance! I really cant recall someone doing so well in his debut film. And he does look like a rock-star! (We don't have many of them in India unfortunately) Arjun Rampal once again proves his critics wrong by his acting skills, Purab Kohli, a not really popular name in Bollywood shows that he cant be ignored anymore, Luke Kenny delivers a heart-warming performance and Prachi Desai is simply superb as Aditya's wife...Apart from some great acting what strikes you is the music. I haven't heard much of Hindi rock and the soundtrack of this movie is sure to start a trend in that genre. The vocals may not be good, but who did ever claimed that rock music was about vocals? The music is soulful and you will certainly have to leave your seats and applaud the music director as well as the vocalists.In short, Rock On is a welcome change for movie lovers. Let's just hope the film directors get the message and we get to watch such wonderful movie in the future...