The film's good points, though, are marred by a slow start and a nerve-jangling soundtrack.
3 Idiots
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India · 2009
Rated PG-13 · 2h 50m
Director Rajkumar Hirani
Starring Aamir Khan, R. Madhavan, Sharman Joshi, Omi Vaidya
Genre Comedy, Drama, Romance
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From the moment he arrives at India's most prestigious university, Rancho's outlandish schemes turn the campus upside down—along with the lives of his two newfound best friends. Together, they make life miserable for the school’s strict dean. But, when Rancho catches the eye of the dean's beautiful daughter, all hell breaks loose.
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3 Idiots takes a while to lay out its game plan but pays off emotionally in its second half.
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An all-time favourite of mine, 3 idiots is the perfect blend of comedy and deep social issues. For anyone seeking a good laugh, the film presents a 1 for 1 deal--a few laughs for a few tears. Emotional, hilarious, and just a fun time, this film is a must-watch for anyone who has ever done stupid things in their youth with friends.
No list of friendship movies would be complete without a mention of 3 Idiots. One of the best movies of recent times, Aamir Khan portrayed the eccentric and quirky Rancho to a T. Watching Raju and Farhan chase their passion (and later, their best friend across the country) and achieve their dreams is truly inspiring. Director Rajkumar Hirani captures friendship in a rare movie that inspires you, devastates you, and makes you clutch your sides laughing.
Funny, emotional, with a few nuanced takes about the rigid definitions of academic and professional excellence at Indian universities along with the deep central core of friendship. A true crowd-pleaser that's perfect for family movie nights.