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.
