Soundtrack Movie Review (Rajeev Khandelwal, Soha Ali Khan)

Director- Neerav Ghosh
Star Cast-  Rajeev Khandelwal, Soha Ali Khan, Mohan Kapoor, Yatin Karyekar and Mrinalini Sharma

Soundtrack Average Rating: 3/5

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 Review by:Taran Adarsh Site:BollywoodHungama Ratings:3/5

SOUNDTRACK may be a 'small budget film' [in film parlance], but I strongly believe that budgets, however big or small, can never decide on the quality of cinema. A mockumentary, SOUNDTRACK takes a closer look at a musician's life faced with a career-ending handicap. It has some heartwarming moments, some amusing moments, some comic moments and some lump in the throat moments.Very well shot drama with touches of black humor, director Neerav Ghosh deserves immense praise for handling a complex story with amazing maturity.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.Read more

Review by:Rajeev Masand  Site:IBNLive Ratings:2/5

'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.Read more

 Review by: Shaikh Ayaz Site: Rediff Ratings: 3/5

Neerav Ghosh's Soundtrack not only explores the dilemma of a creative man in the face of such a loss but also the thin schism between 'fact and fiction.' The 'fact and fiction' theory was put forth by American film critic Roger Ebert in his review of It's All Gone Pete Tong, the Canadian film from which Soundtrack is officially adapted.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 everything. When directors usually remake a film that may have left a deep impression on them they bring in their personal touch and that's what distinguishes the remake from the original.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. Read more 

Review by:Nikhat Kazmi Site:TimesOfIndia Ratings:3.5/5

The film is inspired by the English film It's All Gone Pete Tong which traced the intense highs and lows in the life of musician Frankie Wilde, a legend in the Ibiza club scene, as he battled his hearing disorder. But 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. Read more

 Review by:SuperGoodMovies Site:SuperGoodMovies Ratings:3.5/5

Soundtrack is different, not like the regular run-of-the-mill kind of a film. It has content and is entertaining. It comes off as a fresh attempt though is inspired from another motion picture. Also it is based on the life of a famous musician Beethoven. And another plus point is that it is a musical extravaganza that has some mind boggling tracks.Direction, camera works, cinematography all are pluses. Though my only problem is that when Raunak is said to be in Bombay and Alibaug, why is the film shot in Bangkok and Pattaya/Phuket.Plus Points:MusicPerformances.Minus Points:Seems slow at a point.Verdict:worth a watch .Read more

Review by:Martin D Souza Site:Glamsham Ratings:3/5

SOUNDTRACK can easily be classified as an experiment in creativity. It's a bold move by director Neerav Ghosh who has found willing backers in his generous producers. Not everyone gets a chance to explore the realms of his thoughts and explode on celluloid with such gay abandon as does Neerav and his protagonist Rajeev Khandelwal.It's hard-hitting and creatively presented. But what could have worked in Neerav's favour is if the rest of the cast were within the confines of the parameters he had in mind for the film.It would be tough to get in the audience (read commercial success), but those creatively inclined should definitely watch this flick. Read more

Review by: Daily Bhaskar Site: Daily Bhaskar Ratings: 2/5

A film by a debutant filmmaker isn’t just rich in content but in execution too. The opening shot where Ronak is introduced and his passion for music is revealed, says a lot about how brilliantly story is going to unfold further. His slow indulgence in the world of drugs, again, comes out finely, considering his strong inclination towards alcohol. 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. Read more