After watching Love Aaj Kal one thing is said n done, Imtiaz Ali is a fantastic storyteller. The person who wrote and directed the lovable Jab We Met, is back this time with Love Aaj Kal.

Direction wise, flawless. Script wise, flawed. Ali's writing is a letdown, the first half of the film isn't as catchy as one would've expected. Plus the execution of the couple being in a relationship in the first 10 minutes is odd. Not everyone will get the hang of it. The first half picks up, but it doesn't hold. The second hr is a high-point of the enterprise, with the drama growing scene by scene.

One expected more from Imtiaz Ali as a writer. He could've come with a much, much better first hr, plus LAK is not going to attract the masses. The film is strictly meant to for the Multiplex audience, who understand and like this kinda films. Love Aaj Kal is only for the elite, not for the hoi polloi.

Coming to the pluses: Undoubtedly, Imtiaz Ali's flawless direction. Production Value is great. Saif is a good producer. Music by Pritam is truly super, the songs elevate the film to a much higher level. Performances are excellent: Saif is lovable. He carries both the roles with remarkable ease. Easily, his careers best work. Deepika looks great and delivers a first-class performance. Rishi Kapoor is in form, once again. Rahul Khanna is likable in a guest appearance. The actress who plays the role of Harleen is very pretty. Neetu Singh's surprise appearance, is a pleasure to watch.

Now the minuses: Clearly the writing. The first hr doesn't hold, plus the length of the film can easily be trimmed by 20 minutes. The film gets dragging towards the climax.

All said n done, 'Love Aaj Kal' is worth a watch. The pluses given up, don't disappoint.