Rocket Gang: A Forgettable Horror Comedy

Plot

Rocket Gang is a story of five friends who aspire to conquer the world of dance. They get an opportunity to ‘live again’ because of Amarbir, a wannabe actor who is constantly chided by his father for being a ‘nalayak ladka’, and his friends. The basic storyline has its heart in the right place but fails to make much of an impact because of the underwhelming screenplay.

Acting

Aditya Seal makes his presence felt despite being burdened with a bland character. He impresses in the dance sequences. Nikita Dutta has virtually nothing to do in the film. The likes of Jason Tham, Sahaj Singh, and Mokshda Jailkhani don’t get much scope to shine. The child artists perform admirably and confidently in their big screen debut.

Cinematography

The cinematography, handled by Sunil Patel, is decent. It gels with the film’s theme.

Direction

The film is directed by Bosco Martis, who makes his debut as a director. While most of the dance sequences have been filmed quite stylishly, they lack depth. The writing is quite rushed in the first half, which makes it difficult for one to invest in the reel action.

Music

Amit Trivedi’s tunes are passable at best. While the title track is hummable, it hardly qualifies as a chartbuster. The upbeat song 'Nachoge Toh Bachoge' and the emotional climax song 'Duniya Hai Maa Ki Godi Mein' are both catchy.

Verdict

Rocket Gang is a forgettable film with a promising premise that works in parts but fails to offer anything memorable. Some part of the movie is effective but that’s not enough to save the film.

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