All is well done!

Caught '3 Idiots' on the telly. Was looking forward to watching this movie as soon as I read about it being a Raju Hirani - Aamir collaboration. It was an appetizing prospect. Couldn't catch the movie in the theatre (it would be some time before we get to watch a movie in theatre, thanks to little Advait). Fortunately got to see the movie at home along with my parents. The movie was typical Raju Hirani. He has created a genre by himself. His movies have heart - and a very important message coming through in an entertaining manner. Some of the scenes were delightful. Yes, some were too simplistic. But one tends to go with the flow. For what his movies deliver as a whole is always greater than the sum of its parts. I felt this was Aamir acting at his best. It was not about a 42 year old playing 20 year old. It was all so believable. The characters stay itched in our minds. Rancho is not so much a person as it is the spirit in each of us. Spirit, we either suppress or rarely if ever let it flow. Again, it may not be great cinema (i really don't know what that is). But it was cinema which I would have liked to make. I admire and envy Raju Hirani. He has said many things that perhaps many have felt strongly about. What's been interesting has been the manner he has said it. Two scenes from the movie for me define what Raju Hirani's movies are all about. Both scenes have Madhavan. In one, he is under the blanket in his hostel room as Kareena comes drunk to Aamir and tells about the question papers. Hilarious dialogues ensue between Kareena and Aamir, and Madhavan is unable to muffle the laughter under the blanket. It's a scene of some much realistic humour. Direct well. Acted well. The seconf is Madhavan going to his Dad. It's scripting at its best. These two scenes sum up for me what magical movies can do. All is well.