3 Idiots
  • Release Date: Feb 12, 2010
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67 out of 100

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8.2 out of 10

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  • Starring: Aamir Khan, Madhavan, Mona Singh
  • Summary: Two friends embark on a quest for a lost buddy. On this journey, they encounter a long forgotten bet, a wedding they must crash, and a funeral that goes impossibly out of control. As they make their way through the perilous landscape, another journey begins: their inner journey through memory lane and the story of their friend--the irrepressible free-thinker Rancho, who in his unique way, touched and changed their lives. It’s a story of their hostel days that swings between Rancho’s romance with the spirited Pia, and his clash with an oppressive mentor, Viru Sahastrabudhhe . And then one day, suddenly, Rancho is gone. (Reliance BIG Pictures)… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. Los Angeles Times
    Reviewed by: Robert Abele
    70
    There's an unavoidable joie de vivre (symbolized by Rancho's meditative mantra "All is well") and a performance charm that make this one of the more naturally gregarious Bollywood imports.
  2. Village Voice
    Reviewed by: David Chute
    70
    In writer-director Rajkumar Hirani's tuneful, enjoyable college comedy, 3 Idiots, Khan plays "Rancho," an engineering student so brilliant that he barely has to break a sweat to place first in his class.
  3. Variety
    Reviewed by: Derek Elley
    70
    3 Idiots takes a while to lay out its game plan but pays off emotionally in its second half.
  4. The Hollywood Reporter
    Reviewed by: Lisa Tsering
    60
    The film's good points, though, are marred by a slow start and a nerve-jangling soundtrack.

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  1. Positive: 5 out of 5
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  1. EggyG.
    10
    Don't expect much but turns out 3 idiot is the best bollywood movie I've seen yet. The production is bollywood standard, BUT the story, characters and acting are really charming & brilliant. I just can't stop laughing and sometimes touched with this 3 hour roller coaster fiasco.… Expand
  2. bambyh.
    10
    This movies strength is in the storytelling...and it was fun to watch.
  3. oscar52
    9
    It is a long movie but I am still eager to re-watch it. The actors have brought their great sense of humor to the screen play in an almost flawless way. The mixed feeling of touching and funny are just dramatic enough. My teardrop have hit the ground for several times when it comes to those touching scenes. It may be the best comedy that I have ever watched.… Expand
  4. sreekiran
    7
    there is novelty in the story. originality is also there. execution is above average. the ending is nice. but the first half is just like that. technical values are good. casting is top notch and production values are good.
    some changes in the execution might have given a chance for being a trade mark movie. but anyway its good.    … Expand

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