India's entry to the Oscars in the foreign language category, this is a passionate story about patriotism, an emotion that has almost been forgotten by a generation that never had to make any sacrifices.

Aamir Khan effortlessly blends into a talented ensemble cast without overwhelming the movie with his star power. Slickly edited, the movie follows a group of college students who get increasingly disillusioned by the workings of power and politics.

Parallels are drawn to India's freedom struggle when hot-blooded young men felt that violence was the only way to make a statement. Though I was not convinced by the cause that Aamir and friends ultimately give their life to, the lovely sepia toned juxtaposition of the martyrdom of Bhagat Singh and his comrades with the contemporary struggle made for a powerful movie.