I am (Shahrukh) Khan fan, and I liked 3 Idiots. OK, make it loved.
When we saw 2 of the biggest stars of our generation trying to do this movie, we knew that there has to be something special in it, and sure there was, too bad only one could do it, saala, lucky dog (no pun intended). Is it best of the decade, best ever? I have no idea, I have never ever been a good judge of movie, I liked Race after all. But then for me core of every movie lies in the "fun" factor, entertainment value, and then if you sprinkle enough of, what you call, "message", it becomes a movie not to be missed. In this regard, folks, 3I is a darn good one.
Coming to the movie, yes, jahapanah gag is overdone a bit, and caricatures don't exist in real. But then its not about that, right? Its about having fun while watching a movie, and take something along with you, if you can, which can be a joke, smile, or just a simple thought. Yes, every movie has a message, message of peace over war, love over hatred, freindship over animosity, and this movie has its fair share of points as well, which it tries to get across the table, but there are not many which puts in the way 3I does. If the movie is not entertaining enough, I think that whatever "message" it has is lost, and 3I has enough of funny, jokes, and punch lines, even though with the help of caricatures and gags, that never for once you feel that you are being preached or bored.
I have seen so many times how such and such movie's script is discussed as coursework for some college or something, this is one movie I would definitely want to be shown to every student out there. And see, its not about changing the system, like many would like you to believe, even VVC, its about changing your mentality, which in turn can change the system. How parents don't guide, but "force" them to walk on the path they think is right for them, sometimes by force, sometimes by emotional blackmailing of sorts. At the same time its a lesson to kids to try and learn for the sake of learning, not passing. Aim should be attaining the excellence, not degree. Degree might land you a job, nice car, bigger house, but success, the real big success, comes with excellence. Do not compete others, but aim to be excellent in what you are doing. If you are making a blog, don't try to outdo someone else's try to make your own so good that it gets the notice by itself. What a movie, what a motivation it can give to students trying real hard to make their name in this rat race of sorts.
It depends upon you what point you bring home, the loud, repetitve, stupid line, aal izz well, or the the point about doing what you love and loving what you do. After all, you are the viewer, you take the call. As such i am seldom interested in BO stuff, but this movie should break all the record, and deservingly. Big star, good movie, great marketing, has all the components right, hope it does that. This is a true DDLJ moment for Aamir, I don;t htink Ghajini ever was, but this sure is.
Performance wise, Aamir made the character his own, though some times he did look like forcing himself to be a kid, like when Boman is dragging him. But all in all, he nails it, the way he talks, reassures and motivate his friends and audience, is really worth watching. Maddy, Sharman are good in whatever is given to them, which is not exactly much. Loved the scnes of Sharman's family, how they were done in humor, amazing. Kareena is almost non existent. Lot has been said about Boman, but I think he did pretty good, like all Hirani movies, he was a caricature once again, and he did pretty well as that caricature. Gave laughs, played a bad guy, but still never a villain. I am not saying that the plot doesn't have loopholes, or its own fair share of unbelievable ridiculousness, but it is more to make the movie more entertaining, which it does. Also, I am sorry, I am not exactly an Oscar jury, and that too for a reason. I look for entertainment in the movie. Neither was I judging some Science journal that I comment on feasibility of a vacuum cleaner as a suction cup.
Yes, 3I is a collection of Munnabhais, TZP, at some points, even Mohabbatein. but it is a novel effort, and a good movie with enough of fun to make ou remember the point of " Attain Excellence, success saali jhakk maar ke aayegi".
My rating? Catch is as soon as possible, and show it to kids, and tell them how important it is to take interest in what they are doing, and do what they have interest in. Lets have few more Abdul Kalams than Kunals.
Once again, I might go to hell for saying that, still,
I am (Shahrukh) Khan fan, and I LOVED 3 Idiots.
PS: One note to bloggers as well. See this movie and you will understand the importance of being simple. I understand that you want to increase my vocab by using big words, and i appreciate that. But after a while it starts sounding as gibberish, not interesting anymore. And if you fail to explain your point, I think you failed as a writer, now I know I am not the smartest student/reader myself, but you won't be judged as a smart writer if you fail to put your point across. Am I making any sense? I hope I am.
