Rockford

I decided to watch this film for two basic reasons;1)Nagesh Kukunoor & 2)because I too study in a boarding school of India. This film shows the reality of a boarding life which has never ever been shown on- screen. This is precisely what happens in an Indian Boarding school, obviously somethings may vary but this is more or less precise.And if you too happen to study in one, this film will revive all the old memories, incidences, stupidness,silliness, failures and successes. Though it does not touch each and every aspect of a boarding life but still it's a must see.

My personal favorite parts are what the lead experiences in the starting of his life there, because that what happens to most of the students.

Every one should watch it once. This is a feel good movie in true sense.

Having seen Nagesh Kukunoor's "Hyderabad Blues" and enjoyed it very much, I was keen on seeing "Rockford" with nary of hint of what it was all about.

Obviously low-budget, this movie narrates the story of a boy's life at Rockford boarding school. There is some drama, romance, villainy, etc. more in the scale of a storm in a teacup. If one is not hooked on the "formula" Indian films, and enjoys simple stories fairly well told, it may be your cup of tea. For me, this was refreshingly enjoyable.

The dialogue is mostly in English, though expect to hear scratchy, and irritatingly bad sound a lot of the time. Not a technically polished movie, but likeable nonetheless. I would certainly see any more movies Nagesh Kukunoor makes.

Nagesh Kukunoor has done an excellent job of taking most people like me back to their childhood and into their school days which at the time appeared tedious and boring but in reality were the most magical days of our lives.

The movie is relatively short, very well made and directed. Everyone's acted well and its quite simplistic yet brilliant depiction of an All - boy school.

Rockford is a simply-told story of day-to-day struggles of most adolescents who attend public boarding schools (at least in India). It has an excellent script, well directed, and fascinatingly enacted. The characters have been so realistically portrayed into their roles that a viewer is completely enmeshed in the plot and can relate to the boy (Rohan Dey) and his life. Every character has been shown in light of such seriousness and sincerity that even though it is a comedy, it is a "thinking" one. Boys aspiring to be men is a central theme (though the "other side always looks greener"). Although a few parts were a bit exaggerated, they did not feel out-of-place. The subjects of "sneaking" (tattling), child abuse, adolescent love, etc. in boarding schools have been handled very well by Nagesh Kukunoor. It is a film about hurdling life's barriers and dealing with its issues at your own terms. The use of music at the right places improves the film's appeal.