I'm writing this review to warn others about the utter disappointment that is Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani. I went into this movie with high expectations given the star cast, but it failed miserably on every front.
The story is completely nonsensical and disjointed. There is barely any plot development, just a series of random scenes strung together haphazardly. The characters are poorly written and have no depth whatsoever. Rocky and Rani have zero chemistry together on screen. Their so-called 'prem kahani' is completely unconvincing.
The performances by the lead actors are subpar. Ranveer Singh as Rocky is loud, over the top and frankly quite annoying. Alia Bhatt as Rani does the bare minimum and looks utterly bored. The supporting cast seems like they just phoned it in. Dharmendra and Jaya Bachchan are completely wasted in their roles.
The music by AR Rahman is lackluster and forgettable. None of the songs stick with you after leaving the theater. The choreography in the dance numbers is lazy and uninspired.
The direction by Karan Johar is all over the place. It lacks cohesion and purpose. The tone shifts awkwardly between drama, romance and comedy. The pacing is off and it feels much longer than its runtime. The cinematography is garish and distracting.
Overall, Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani has a convoluted plot, dull characters, mediocre performances, and sloppy direction. It fails to entertain or touch the audience emotionally. I'd recommend avoiding this one unless you want to waste your time and money. Go for something else instead that's actually worth watching.
