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Soundtrack Movie Review
Ratings:2/5 Reviewer:Rajeev Masand Site:IBNLive
Soundtrack doesn’t work consistently because it’s amateurishly directed, and because even those scenes of Raunak’s debauchery are so tackily filmed. Even if you survive this film’s every other flaw, chances are you’ll be exhausted by those long, hallucinatory interactions between Raunak and his alter-ego that manifests itself as a clown.I’m going with two out of five for Soundtrack. Somewhere in this tiring film is a promising idea that hasn’t been fully exploited.Visit Site for more
Ratings:3/5 Reviewer:Taran Adarsh Site:BollywoodHungama
Very well shot drama with touches of black humor, director Neerav Ghosh deserves immense praise for handling a complex story with amazing maturity. The story is attention-grabbing -- it traces his alcohol, drug and sex-fuelled meteoric rise, as he battles his internal demons and a damaging handicap -- and I must add that the film has a strong melodramatic theme with some terrific moments that stay with you. On the whole, SOUNDTRACK captivates you with a story that talks of the triumph of the human spirit. An inspiring film, a human story, a relatable and credible journey with an atypical, feel-good conclusion, SOUNDTRACK is not to be missed.Visit Site for more
Ratings:3.5/5 Reviewer:Nikhat Kazmi Site:TimeofIndia
Kudos to both filmmaker Neerav Ghosh and actor Rajeev Khandelwal for creating a completely authentic Indian idiom in Soundtrack which holds up a glitzy, yet dark mirror to the Mumbai rock scene. Well acted, well narrated and with loads of great music (Midival Punditz), Soundtrack is cinema with a soul. Tip Off: Must for music makers and movie-buffs who don't want all the films to be breathless tales of revenge and gore or riotous romance.Visit Site for more
Ratings:3.5/5 Reviewer:Subhash K Jha Site:NDTV
Debutant director Neerav Ghosh, with incredible support from his leading man Rajeev Khandelwal, creates an engrossing defence of anti-hedonism. Yup, Soundtrack gets it right. In telling the story of a man who stops hearing the world outside to finally start hearing his own inner voice, the film's strong sense of drama and redemption are comparable with the cinema of Sanjay Leela Bhansali.Soundtrack is a soul-stirring tale of a musician's voyage into deafening hedonism and a quiet redemption.Visit Site for more
Ratings:3/5 Reviewer:Shaikh Ayaz Site:Rediff
By and large, Soundtrack remains doggedly faithful to its source material and in such a scenario it becomes difficult to credit director Neerav Ghosh for everythingHad Soundtrack been as good if it wasn't adapted from It's All Gone Pete Tong? Another major setback for Soundtrack is that Raunak appears to be a minor speck in his contribution to music and that weakens the effect of a story which grandly projects him as a hero with handicap. Its impact would have been much stronger had the inspiration been Beethoven himself or other iconic figure in the musical history. If you overlook that fact, on its own, Soundtrack is a watchable film, with able support from its cast and if Ghosh is to be credited for anything, let it be said that he has an eye for his material and knows where to look.Visit Site for more
Ratings:3/5 Reviewer:Gaurav Malani Site:EconomicTimes
. The first half seems obsessed with close-up shots of alcohol, drugs, smoke and sex.The tone of the film suddenly changes in the second half when the narrative turns more soft and sober, as Raunak goes on a self-rehabilitation drive, shunning all addiction. But beyond the somber shade and his chemistry with costars, the narrative isn't able to create as much contrast between the first half and the second that would have resulted in relating and feeling for the protagonist's plight better. Soundtrack works to a big extent because of the persuasive performance of its protagonist played by Rajeev Khandelwal.While it had potential to be a rocking film, Soundtrack, at least, turns out to be sound cinema. Worth giving an ear (and eye) too!Visit Site for more
Ratings:3/5 Reviewer:Martin D Souza Site:Glamsham
The first half is full of excesses to the point of being repulsive.It is the second part that balances out the tumultuous first.Soha is first rate. I mean this is not a movie any heroine would do. It's only the bold who will experiment with such technically difficult roles. It's hard-hitting and creatively presented. It would be tough to get in the audience (read commercial success), but those creatively inclined should definitely watch this flick.Visit Site for more
Ratings:3.5/5 Reviewer:Daily Bhaskar Site:Dainik Bhaskar
Soundtrack is a film by a debutant filmmaker isn’t just rich in content but in execution too. The crisp screenplay doesn’t let your eyeballs move off the screen even for a second. The transition from the party to tragic mood and then, to some soothing light moments, with no loopholes, makes Soundtrack, one of the flawless films ever made. Extremely appealing storyline, flawless performances, first time yet brilliant direction are the strengths of the film. Music below expectations, slightly slow-paced initial second half, are the weaknesses. Overall, if you have a taste for meaningful, juicy cinema, Soundtrack is a must watch.Visit Site for more
Ratings:2.5/5 Reviewer:Shubhra Gupta Site:IndianExpress
Visit Site for more`Soundtrack’ gives us a story (based on a Canadian film, which fact is dutifully part of the end credits) which feels like it is about something : such a relief from the spate of nothing movies that have been infesting our theatres for a while now, even if the result is mixed. ‘Soundtrack’ starts off on a high promising note, and then slides into a middle where everything gets muddled, and excessive.
