Critics Review

3.50

Rockstar is flawed but fabulous

Rockstar isn't entirely above flaws though. The irregular narrative could do with some smooth editing avoiding the uneven, jerky feel to the proceedings. (more)

Source: Sukanya Verma , Rediff.com

3.50

Ranbir, truly the rockstar!

Director Imitiaz Ali manages to retain a personal, auteur's touch in a genre vastly commercial, mainstream. This is a rare feat.(more)

Source: Mayank Shekhar, Hindustan Times

3.25

ROCKSTAR does not live up to the confidence and expectations

One expects Imtiaz Ali to outshine his previous works, but he doesn't. Sure, he explores the emotional depths with immense compassion and also draws bravura performances from the central characters, especially Ranbir Kapoor.(more)

Source: Taran Adarsh, Bollywood Hungama

2.50

Ordinary

Imtiaz Ali's direction is first-rate. He has made the film like a painting on celluloid. But his narrative style is of a kind which will be loved by the youth, liked by the elite and not appreciated too much by the audience of the single-screen cinemas and small centres.(more)

Source: Komal Nahta , Koimoi