Now..that's what I call a movie, about time!!

Rating: 9/10 (13 January 2010)

Well, I guess my sub-heading sums out what I feel about this film! For those who do not know, this film is brought to you by those who gave you the Munnabhai series and for those who have not seen this, would definitely recommend. Once again this team of producers do not disappoint! Add in Aamir Khan to it and you have a masterpiece. Not because of the location of where the film is produced, or because they show every young actor wearing a branded designer garment or using technology (or how i refer to as Sugar coating)to cover up a poor story line, but they actually use a very serious topic that involves the flaws of their education system and tells a story in a unique and clever way that as a film lover you will enjoy, yet you will understand the message they are trying to portray.
Not generally being a fan of Bollywood movies due to its unrealistic story lines and OTT (over the top) acting and agonisingly long movies, I must say two and a half hours for this movie was short as it was very entertaining.
Not being fluent in Hindi, I was being reliant on the subtitles for this movie, so I guess I missed some classic jokes and their meanings, as when translated they probably are not as funny, but nevertheless, when i say that this movie is hilarious, I mean HILARIOUS! Ingenious comedy not slap-stick OTT things that Bollywood is branded for.
Most of the other reviewers have all commented about the movie and the storyline and actors, so for me to repeat all of that wouldn't be wise. But on that note, I would like to mention one actor who of course is Aamir Khan, this guy is a legend! Please do not misinterpret me when I say that he was the only person who made this film a success because that would not be fair, the supporting cast did a very good job and many of the actors have definitely not done their careers any harm but the reality is people paid money to watch Aamir and not the other actors and once again he delivered. He is like the Tom Hanks or Tom Cruise of Bollywood (in their Prime)who is an actor or should I say an artist who always tries to better himself and raise the bar as high as he can, by trying different roles and not being type casted. Aamir has probably played most roles now through from comedy to historical and etc and in each one he grows as an actor.
Similar to the marketing tool, the Maslow Hierarchy of needs, where it shows the stages of life a person has to go on before they are satisfied before moving to the next level, Aamir would be be near the top where the basics of acting and making a name for himself have been accomplished, also making money would now be his least of worries, but to change cinematography, tackle political problems of the country, make a difference to others and to be an innovator/ a pioneer rather then a follower is the steps he is taking.
This film will surely be an epic in years to come and hopefully not just the directors but also fans should wake up and see that this is the sort of quality they should expect and support if they really want to be respected in worldwide cinema. Drop all these fancy locations, Western type of life styles, bad acting and repetition of story lines instead, concentrate on writing meaningful and an innovative story lines that will inspire and make India proud. And what is this with every film trying to be produced in different countries? India is a beautiful country with many riches, great locations, landscapes etc as showed in this film, as some scenery shots are magnificent and breath taking that you wonder what makes people want to film abroad when there is still so much to show of India?..TOURISM IN India..take note! this is your chance to show how beautiful your country is, use this to show the world how great we are.
And with that I conclude, without giving the story away at all where just like the film Avatar, this is the making of a movie that will inspire others and change cinematography forever. WATCH THIS MOVIE on the big screen! To feel the real power of 3 idiots and other people's reactions to this classic!! ENJOY!!