However, where 3 Idiots fails is in its blatant obsession over seriously problematic rape jokes that continually punctuate the film.

Full Review | Original Score: 3/5 | Sep 26, 2023

Aamir Khan is stupendous as the rule-breaker Rancho. But the rest of the cast doesn't remain in the shadows.

Full Review | Original Score: 5/5 | May 4, 2015

Raju Hirani continues with the overly moral tone that defined his previous films. But it does say something of his surefootedness and craft that you still listen to him and enjoy the many lessons he teaches you.

Full Review | Original Score: 3/4 | May 4, 2015

Take your hankies along, wipe off those tears every now and then and smile.

Full Review | May 4, 2015

3 Idiots was good in parts, but it didn't blow me away.

Full Review | Original Score: 3/5 | May 4, 2015

Aside from the emotional whiplash, 3 Idiots will be meaningful for anyone who has ever struggled to find their bliss.

Full Review | May 4, 2015

This is the sort of movie you'll take home with a smile and a song on your lips.

Full Review | Original Score: 3.5/5 | May 4, 2015

This quirky well-acted film proves, as the title track says, that generally 'all is well' with commercial Hindi cinema.

Full Review | Original Score: 4/5 | May 4, 2015

Very much a character-driven piece, which not only makes the laughs bigger but also earns a deeper involvement.

Full Review | Original Score: 3/4 | Apr 8, 2012

A fabulous achievement across the board. A typical Bollywood confection but also social commentary on a dysfunctional engineering school system that pressures huge numbers of students into suicide.

Full Review | Feb 15, 2012

Despite its flaws, 3 Idiots conveys a powerful message about how valuable your friends can be when they push you toward reaching your own highest potential.

Full Review | Jul 6, 2010

3 Idiots takes a while to lay out its game plan but pays off emotionally in its second half.

Full Review | Jul 6, 2010

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.

Full Review | Jan 29, 2010

A superstar for more than two decades, Aamir Khan has never been more popular than he is today, in his mid-40s.

Full Review | Jan 5, 2010

Flaws aside, 3 Idiots is an entertaining comedy-drama that's worth seeing for a thoroughly charming central performance by Aamir Khan.

Full Review | Original Score: 3/5 | Jan 5, 2010