Fan has brought back the superstar that we all love.He is simply exceptional. Though there are no songs,the film does not lag. Fan is his best performance since 2007.The second half keeps the audience on the edge of their seats. The cinematography too is commendable. The action sequences are well shot and executed though some may feel unneeded.In the first half we root for the fan but later we feel the opposite. The character of the fan leaves a lasting impact on the audience but, and this is the thing, the film does not simper or slobber. It is not in thrall to its star, even when it recognizes his stardom. It goes at itself with with a raised devil's eyebrow (just like SRK's) and a nod and a wink, and brings us in on the joke. And Shah Rukh Khan keeps pace with us, all the way.