Housefull 3 Review

The Housefull franchise is known for being a crowd pleaser with no apparent regard for the intelligence of the audience. It is not supposed to make sense. You go to the theatre willingly, spend your money willingly knowing fully well what’s in store, and then come out laughing (or not?). So when the third part of the franchise comes out, it fills you with hope that it will be a laugh buster. Does it stick to the formula of the franchise and is it funny? Do the new directors of the franchise – Sajid-Farhad deliver? Time to find out.

Story: Batuk Patel (Boman Irani) has 3 daughters and lives in London with them. They are dumb bimbettes Gracy, Jenny and Sarah (Jacqueline Fernandes, Lisa Haydon and Nargis Fakhri). They have put their father under the impression that they are traditional Indian stereotypical daughters. But things go haywire when they fall in love with Sandy, Teddy and Bunty (Akshay Kumar, Riteish Deshmukh and Abhishek Bachchan). The three young men want to get rich quick and resort to absolutely insane methods to get rich. Story-wise, expectedly, there’s nothing much although there are humorous side stories involving Sandy’s dream to play in the EPL, Bunny’s vulgar rapping skills and Teddy’s wish to be a racer.

Screenplay and Direction: Director Sajid Khan has been replaced in the franchise he created by Sajid-Farhad who have written movies like Golmaal, Chennai Express, Dilwale and directed Entertainment. Housefull 3 is funny if you’re in the mood for such humour and if you decide to not nitpick much. Yes, it is derogatory to a lot of demographics but that comes with the territory of such films. It has some genuinely funny laugh-out-loud moments but Sajid-Farhad aren’t able to keep up the same tempo throughout the movie. The film falters after the interval and then picks up pace towards the climax (which moves at breakneck speed and is hilarious).

The cinematography and production design of Housefull 3 gives the film a big canvas and makes it look like a big budget movie. It is shot rather well. The editing is also tight, and the visual effects are decent. The girls look ravishing and the boys look smart. Housefull 3 doesn’t have chartbuster music but the music doesn’t hinder the movie. Songs like Fake Ishq, Pyaar ki Maa ki, and Taang Uthake make the film flow and doesn’t impede the pace. They are harmless but unnecessary.

Acting: Akshay Kumar is the the clear star attraction in this ensemble movie. He seems to be having the time of his life (a break from comedy movies must have helped). His comic-timing, like always, is the best among lead actors in the industry. Abhishek Bachchan is deadpan funny but his Nandu Bhide remains untouched. Riteish is at his comedic best. Boman Irani and Chunky Pandey do their best and so does Jackie Shroff. The girls don’t have a lot to do and it’s funny how the makers know that and utilise them well.

Conclusion: If you expect a fun movie devoid of any logic and if you aren’t offended by silly jokes, then Housefull 3 should be right up your alley. However, if you expect intelligent writing, smart puns and logical gags – don’t even think of watching the film. Ditto for the ‘over smart’ pseudo intellectuals, who purchase tickets knowing what to expect – yet complain about the ‘IQ’ levels of the film.

All in all, Housefull 3 sticks to the basics of the franchise and follows the formula to the tee without overdoing the zaniness. If you are a fan of the franchise, then go watch Housefull 3.

Pros:

  • It sticks to the hit formula
  • The lead actors are in fine form with special mention going to Akshay Kumar
  • The production design and cinematography is high class
  • The music is harmless

Cons:

  • The pace falls off in the second half
  • All the gags aren’t funny
  • The actresses have nothing to do

Rating: ★★★☆☆

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85 Comments

  • More an entertainment for the unenlightened masses; It’s an absolutely disgrace. Feeling sorry for those people.

    I believe now it’s the time Akki should start begging on the streets of Mumbai.

  • Gud thing abt housefool franshise is Ritiesh. If he rocks then movie wil b a success

  • “Ditto for the over smart intellectuals who purchase tickets knowing g what to expect and yet complain about the IQ’s level of the film”….seriously @indicine?!!! What was that?!!!!.

    You guys always try too hard to find a positive excuse when you reviewing an Akki movie.? and today you came up a stupid logic by bashing a section of audience. Well done.

    Keep it up for defending flop KUMAR but mark my words no matter what you write, Housefull 3 will struggle to gross 100 cr..let alone RR record.

  • This film is not as good as the previous one,enjoyed some parts of the film,but a good music album would have helped alot.
    Akki comic tyming just flows smothly,but Absheck am sorry but he was the weak link,he did not even try.
    Generally an OK film.

  • This review is looking ok . I did not understand this part of the review – music is harmless . I mean what do you want to say by this point ? I am still not sure whether H3 will be an entertaining experience or not so I am not sure whether I will watch H3 this weekend or not . I have never been a huge fan of Housefull Series but both the previous were entertaining nevertheless . May has been a terrible month for Bollywood and H3 is important to start the month of June with a bang . # Best Chance to beat RR !!!!!!

  • @Ajay rocks- Akki is 100 times better than your flop ajay devgan who is zero without rohit shetty

  • nice review indicine…even my friends said its a typical housefull kind of movie a laugh roit..sure shot a blockbuster..i think 160-170 cr will be lifetime as there is ramzan from tuesday..hope so it does well..

  • Its bad time going on for comedy films in bollywd so best of luck multistarrer films made star flopkumar

  • I hav seen some horrible promos of housefool3 like our flop kumarz showing dual personality..it was pathetic

  • This movie is utter crap. Humshakaals 2. Even worsen than humshakaals. But stupid and non brainer people make this movie hit.

  • The Definition Of Akshay “Khiladi” Kumar…
    ” A Guy Who Is Not Dependent On The Festive
    Seasons(EDX) and the only actor in the industry so
    far who loves to take risk whether doing 4 films a
    years and making all succeed or doing death
    defying stunts without Body Double… ”
    Yes, There is a man on this globe and that is…
    A
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    Nobody can ever match You, Bhai and No Other
    Akshay Kumar can ever have this industry after
    You…!!!
    I can bet…
    Long Live Akki Bhai, Long Live…

  • Andaz apna apna, hera phari and fukrey are the movie which are great comedy movies.

    But there are also totally crap comedy movies like housefull series, singh is bling, tees maar khan, humshakaals etc……… Housefull 3 is the baap of all crapiest movies.

  • Movie looks average. Reviews are mixed. I am confused watch it or not. Is there is anyone who watched this movie?

  • It’s better to get 3star than fake 4star
    4star crap films
    – FAN
    – Dilwale
    – Hny
    – CE
    3star very good film
    Houseful 3 – watch it for best medicine of world COMEDY

  • It’s better to get 3star than fake 4star
    4star crap films
    – FAN
    – Dilwale
    – Hny
    – CE

    3star very good film

    – HOUSEFUL 3 – watch it for best medicine of world COMEDY

  • According to critics it’s better to read jokes from WhatsApp rather waste your money in Housefull 3….

  • I have read 9 reviews till now only indicine and bollywood hungma reviews are positive. All other reviews are negative.

  • Now time for @Nipun @Babaji @Funny chachi to stay away from this movie as they always look for logic in Salman movies !!!!!!!!!! :P

  • Just back home watching home…. And yeah… Very nice review. There some boring parts also in the film.. as you mentioned 2nd half… Many common dialogue comedy….
    But… Movie offers some wao moments too… I am talking about.. Positive part of movie. Movie have some situational comedy scenes… Like Boman… trying to find the truth of three abnormal gags.and climax scenes. Little bit emotional in some part… due to Akki acting.
    AKKI… he is best comedian… Great piece of acting as Sandy n Sandu. And excellent support by Ritesh. Abhishek was also okay.
    Surprise to see… Boman… have long n important roles… and he did… as usual. Jackie have short role… Good. Chunky as pasta… Sweet n short role… Pasta will definitely make you laugh.
    Three ladies…. they beauty.
    Overall….
    It’s watchable movie… and I watched it alone… so got bore in some parts… was laughed lot in some scenes.
    Same as… Incidine ***/*****.

  • What a crap movie. This is worst comedy movie ever. Even worse than humshakaals. Many comedy sense are so irritating. Illogical, nonsencial sense and overdose of over acting. 0/5 for me. Totally dissapointing.

  • Indicine what rubbish is this. Keep depending akki. Don’t you feel ashamed you bash other people movies but fools you are always bias. I swear if this was a Hrithik or Ajay comedy movie you would have bashed them badly. Get lost this movie is crap!!! are you as credible and inbias as Indian express!? Hell no! Your review has stopped many people from watching movies but this crap Kumar you created and overhyped him to your taste. Nonsense site

  • Now all the morons are praising HF 3. But all these pseudo intellectuals found hundreds of illogical scenes in Ready, ETT, Kick, PRDP etc (will find in SULTAN too).. Bloody Hypocrites!!!

  • It will surely go past 100cr mark due to the huge franchise factor & multistarcast!!! We have witnessed recently (welcome back) what franchise factor can do!!!

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