3 Idiots - Nothing Idiotic About This?

Rating: 9/10 (29 December 2009)

Give me some bad words, give me some taunts. Give me another chance; I want to be critical on 3 idiots at least once.
Unfortunately, I couldn't get a Rancho to fulfill this dream of mine.
If only someone else would have played Rancho other than Aamir Khan, this movie would have been some what mediocre. Its class of Aamir's acting and timing which makes 3 idiots a special movie.
Mind you it's not a path breaking movie like Taare Zameen Par neither a ground breaking revolutionary movie like Rang De Basanti, its actually a mild reminders to those who have lived their entire life for something they never wanted to do. It says out loud "Give them another chance; so that they can grow up once gain".
Aamir as Rancho enters to lives of people who always had a dream ready to erupt in their heart but unfortunately their social and moral responsibilities were holding their hands from long. Not only Rancho teaches his friends to live up to their dreams but also teaches lesson of moral responsibility to people like Viru (The principal), this all comes with a brisk smile and amazingly casual attitude.
The storyline has been loosely based on five point someone of Chetan Bhagat but there has been many alteration for good. It's not the story though which keeps you alive but the small bits and pieces which sometimes brings a broad smile (When Aamir & company says "All izz Well") and at times keeps your heart overwhelmed (Especially when Raju's father gets admitted to hospital). It has got some moments which makes you crave to give a tight slap to Virus (The principal) when he is at his best, harassing students. There are some laugh out loud moments special mention for the speech at Teacher's Day celebration. This is a complete masala movie with class of its own, some where in league of Munna bhai, No wonder it's coming from the same director Raju Hirani.
What I like about Aamir Khan's movies is although he has central character but all other characters have their fair share of work. You would not see Aamir overloaded on each reel but still he will leave the best footprint. He excels and every time proves why he is known as "The Perfectionist". One more feather to his cap, way to go t Other than Aamir, Bomen Irani has played a remarkable role. As a cruel and heart less educationist, he played his role at par to anyone. You will love to hate him till the end.
Sharman Joshi is one man who connects to audience effortlessly. He has played his lower middle class son's role impeccable. Kareena is her short but effective role of Pia is very impressive. She comes as a fresh breeze, every time with her scintillating charm mesmerizing the audience. The role of a jealous and self-centered geek Chatur ramalingam is one of the best portrayal of a non-protagonist in recent time. Only disappointment was Madhavan, with an actor of his caliber this was a very low profile character.
Music is also very nice, specially "Give me some sunshine"; it surely took me back to my days at college. All izz well is surely a new anthem for young generation. Zubi Dubi is also a nice viewing. Director must be given most of the credit for making such a young movie with lads way above their projected age in movie. Excellent thought process and characterization; he surely is one of the most creative directors we have. Cinematography is also exotic especially when lense captured best of Shimla and Ladakh.
The movie also gives an important message of how growing pressure on performance is driving young generation into depression and makes them to take wrong decisions in life. It also tell you not to run behind success but work for excellence and success will follow. As always Raju Hirani has gone with a message.
Although their are some unnecessary instances towards end which prolongs the end but still It's a must must watch for all moviegoers and special watch for those who doesn't see movies as well.