If you have read the book, it's a definite handicap. If you haven't, the movie, still, might fail to rise up to your expectations.
I fall in the first category.
Loosely inspired by Five Point Someone, 3 Idiots can be called the journey of 3 friends, through the grind of an engineering college, a journey interspersed with "chicken soup for the soul" fundae, romance and other such masala.
Enough has been said about the movie and the performances. So, I wouldn't do it again.
However, I do wish to share what I felt about Ryan Oberoi from Five Point Someone.
Ryan became a cult figure for me. A boy, hard to understand, given his tough exterior, impenetrable mind and a hidden, soft heart.
Sharp, witty and perfect, even with his faults.
A rebel with a cause.
I am sure Aamir could have essayed the character well. Only if, the writing had allowed him to.
This is where 3 Idiots failed or me.
Too often, Rancho reminded me of Ram Nikumbh of Taare Zameen Par. I was disappointed big time.
Leave Ryan, the movie on its own, can't match up with Hirani's previous works.
The Munnabhai Series had humour and magical moments, moments which remain with the viewer forever.
3 Idiots falls flat on that parameter.
For me, 3 Idiots will remain a masala movie, good in parts, but without much magic.
Yippeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee !!!!!!!!!!!!
This news puts me on Cloud 9 !!!
For anyone who has read Five Point Someone, Ryan is bound to be a fave !!
I absolutely fell for the character and I am very happy that it shall now be portrayed by my fave actor !
I am sure that he will pull it off well since, like Ryan, Aamir follows his heart.
This has definitely been my personal "most awaited movie" of 2008.
I had wanted to catch a first day preview of this one. However, prior commitments held me back !
Later reviews flew thick and fast. Everyone had something or the other to say - a disappointment to a masala flick to a blockbuster !
I wanted to find out for myself.
I must say - I was absolutely enthralled by the movie.
Nope, unlike other Aamir movies - this one doesn't boast of a strong storyline. Also, it is a complete bollywoodish masala flick, with Aamir in a never seen before avtaar.
Yet, what clicked for me was the effort and sincerity of the movie !
Always known for his softie/boy next door roles, Aamir sure was a revelation in this one !
Apart from a body to die for, Ghajini brings out the "Animal" in Aamir !!
His metamorphoses from an introverted, high flying tycoon to a man blinded by rage and revenge are
spellbinding !
Being an Aamir fan - I was delighted to see my fave actor do something diabolical yet again !
He makes you want to smile and cry at the same time ! This is the power he holds over the audiences !
OK. Enough about Aamir !
Now, the story - The movie revolves around a man's search for the murderer of his beloved.
The twist here being that the protagonist has to live with his "short term memory loss" and fight the goons !
I found the movie to be loud in many places, first & foremost being Asin !
I wasn't impressed by the lady and felt she could have given a far better performance had she restrained her histrionics. You see, Bollywood audiences have outgrown Garish laughter and nakhras that are still a rage down south.
Jiah Khan was wooden.
Even the antagonist, Mr. Ghajini's role could have been given more depth. I say so because, Aamir sets a standard so high, that we need an extremely tough opponent against him.
Anyway, I was far too engrossed watching Aamir emote and flex his muscles than bother about a half convincing villian.
All said and done, I would recommend Ghajini to one and all - go and watch the power of this Khan !
Complete Paisa Vasooooolllll !!!!
