Cast: Aamir Khan, Sharman Joshi, Madhavan, Boman Irani, Kareena Kapoor
Genre: Comedy
I went to watch this film pretty late when compared to some other avid film watchers because of our great exam schedules. But I went with absolutely no idea about the film apart from the fact that its loosely based on Chetan Bhagat’s novel Five Point Someone‘. I was expecting 3 Idiots also to convey some kind of social message, and it wasnt a surprise that it did.
The film is eventhough a lot different from the novel but its got to be said that the atleast five characters of the film are etched out from the novel and a few scenes as well.
Eventhough, the movie had elements of comical brilliance, I felt there were several instances wherein I was able to see what was going to happen. The initial pencil scene could’ve been replaced by something innovative. The scene with Joy Lobo committing suicide was another instance where I felt it was expected. May be it was from Five Point Someone but I read it long time back, and I can’t recall whether something like this was into picture. Chatur Ramalingam keeps on talking about Phunsukh Wangdu for quite some time but later he shows the picture of Wangdu’s assistant to the other 2 idiots (which has Aamir in the background). Now, it was a cakewalk to identify who Phunsukh Wangdu really was….eventhough it is revealed only during the last 10 min of the movie.
The film runs close to 165 minutes and I felt it could have been cut short by atleast 10-15 min. Chatur Ramalingam getting an electric shock in Ladakh was one scene which could have definitely been avoided. May be it was done to isolate him from the 2 idiots in the plot but again it could have been in some other way, instead of repeating the idea all over again. A similar scene was there in the first 10 minutes of the movie and again having it near the end makes no sense to me. The Vacuum Cleaner scene was again unnecessary and it stretched out the movie a bit.
The cast was awesome with heart warming performances from everyone.Aamir looked so fresh even at age of nearly 50, his looks were no less than any college going student.Madhav as always ever green performer I must say, Sharaman was also no less.The chemistry between all 3 of them was praiseworthy, Kareena as always a versatile actress portrayed her role to the best.
One thing which could have made this film better would have a better music score & cutting on the overdose of “ALL IZ WELL” quote, specially that baby kicking on this.
The film already is the highest grossing Bollywood movie of all times, a historic success.
Film had a lot of learnings for the students: as how to deal with high pressures of life, as well as the teachers: who themselves have been a part of the system, that they should not have undue expectations from students, which in turn lead to mental torture of the students.
Also, if Indian education ministers could learn something !! I know they won’t..
As to change education system & make it student friendly rather than making it a burden for student, ruining his childhood & the days that follow.
Personally I could match my real life character to Madhavan’s character in the movie.
Someone who is not actually meant for technical stuff like engineering rather who is meant for some creative pursuits but is somehow dealing with all the logics & mind screwing technical subjects... Pheww..
But for me B.Tech is Bachelor of “TECH (technical) –NO-(no) LOGY(logic)” :P :P
4 comments:
I wd just like to say ...hav second watch on Republic day at PVR.
agree and would like to stress that the character of Joy was not elaborated as it was in the book. His unexpected death came out as a jolt in the book, while in the movie he is just a side character not showing in the mainstream. Furthermore I feel that the vacuum cleaner scene wasn't required. Virus's metamorphosis was possible only by knowing about the true reason of his son's death.
The elements of humor used are pretty old and familiar. The induction motor scene, and the argument on pencil are few examples. Still they manage to crack a few ribs.
Another thing I'd would be a larger than life representation of the character of Chathur Ramalingam (played by Omi Vaidya) who was the show stealer with his phenomenal speech.
as a dramatised version of the book, the movie's rocking the box office undoubtedly.
ahaan Vibhu..
nice analysis.. :)
something i think i missed put in my review.. now its almost complete with your thoughts added..!!
Cheers..!!
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