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Summary: The best film of 1982
Review: Yes this was better than E.T. and Tootsie(although those are also great films). In the great tradition of great movie epics this one runs 200 minutes and every minute is worth savoring. Ben Kingsley gives a brilliant performance as Gandhi, one of the all time great humans. It's beautifully shot throughout and despite knowing the events and the outcomes it is still marvelous to view them. You can also watch this movie a hundred times and not get bored of it.
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Summary: elevating and well-made
Review: This definitely is one of the best films ever made and it should be part of everyone's DVD library. Gandhi was a very special person and his life story, personal philosophy and approach to life are a fountain of wisdom. You can watch this film over and over and each time you learn something new. From technical perspective, the film is well made and the fact that it lasts for almost 3 hours is actually to its advantage. Ben Kingsley's performance is also top-notch. There is no question in my mind whether to recommend this movie or not: GO! Buy it, now!
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Summary: One of the best films of all time
Review: GANDHI
Ben Kinsgley, Candice Bergen, Roshan Seth, Martin Sheen, Rohini Hattangadi, 1982 Synopsis
Life story of India's Mahatmas Gandhi. Originally a lawyer, studied in England then worked in South Africa, he then returned to India and fought a non-violent fight towards India's independence from the British Empire. My Review
Richard Attenbourough (film maker) had to convince movie companies for 20 years that the life of Mohandas Gandhi was worth telling on the silver screen. It was(!), and it won 9 Academy Awards, including one for him and one for Kingsley's magnificent role as the Mahatma. A remarkable film, showing how one man made simple truth and non-violence more powerful than empires.
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Summary: One man achievement !
Review: GANDHI film is an excellent example of one man's achievement. Every Indian , to that matter everybody should watch this excellently produced movie.
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Summary: Excellent
Review: The movie gives an exceptional potray of Mahatma Gandhi, The father of India.
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Summary: read rushdie's critique
Review: i would absolutely suggest that, if planning to watch GANDHI, read Salman Rushdie's critique of the movie. his arguments are bulletproof and will illustrate faulty points of the movie. see "imaginary homeland" by salman rushdie.
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Summary: Inspirational Film
Review: I viewed this movie as a requirement in my "world studies" class during our unit on British Imperialism. The on-screen representation of Gandhi's personality gave me a finer insight into his motivations and background. One particular element to the story I found fulfilling was the display of younger Gandhi as an educated "British" lawyer. His change in identity was very well portrayed as he grew closer to his people. This video was an absolutely excellent supplement to my studies on Gandhi and imperialism. Gandhi's political success was an awesome sight to see portrayed. The manner in which such a frail old man as Gandhi overpowers an entire empire is nearly miraculous, and his attempts at unifying a very religiously diverse India are noble. Gandhi proved to the world that violence is an unnecessary element to "fighting" for change, and that non-violence can be even more effective. It is not hard to tell why people such as Martin Luther King Jr. and Cesar Chavez, both leaders in civil rights movements, were inspired by the achievements of Gandhi, and modeled their political activism after his non-violent model. I felt that this movie exquisitely portrayed Gandhi's persona, his aspirations, and his accomplishments. I very strongly recommend this film to anyone who wants to know more about Gandhi, and anyone who would like to vicariously witness the spectacular accomplishments of one of the greatest persons in history.
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Summary: silence
Review: to judge this movie is like stating the obvious an infinite amount of times. after watching this movie, one should have a moment of silence. one should cry for the evil of men, one should meditate about peacefulness. who cares if the lighting was warm or if anyone got press for the movie who shouldn't have. one should think to themselves...have i inspired anyone lately?, have i helped anyone lately? have i been peaceful myself lately? have i contributed anything worthwhile to society lately? instead of being a critic, lets be more like gandhi himself.
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Summary: Simply a Masterpiece
Review: Every parent should show their teenage child this movie. It is a movie about what one person achieved during their life. It motivates one by showing step by step in each scene how great accomplishments are made. Gandhi's work motivated and is still motivating many of the great leaders of the past and present century. The struggles of his life humbles the viewer. His awareness of his destiny gradually overtakes him and those around him. Richard Attenborough did the world a great service in bringing this story to film. Young adults can learn not only how to weave thread (as one of the everyday chores of life) but also how to dream great dreams and make them come true. GANDHI is a video textbook on how it is done.
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Summary: One of a kind?
Review: I do not expect to see another film like "Gandhi" in my lifetime. The movie sets itself apart from just about all other stories of triumph over oppression by its unflagging commitment to reality. Most filmmakers are more faithful to their points of view than the stories they tell. In contrast, the British who rule India in "Gandhi" are neither buffoons nor cackling villains. This fidelity to story and personality allows viewers to feel as if they are witnessing, first-hand, events that occurred long ago. When I first saw "Gandhi" at age twelve, I was overwhelmed by the man himself. He represented the best a person could be, better than a saint because anyone in any walk of life could follow his example. Later I realized it wasn't just the power of the story, but also the movie-making itself. The score, on its own, is a masterpiece. The acting, directing, and cinematography are glorious. Sure, it helps to have a compelling story, but Hollywood is littered with lousy movies based on great ideas. The only failure worth noting is the film's box-office pandering of Candice Bergen as Margaret Bourke-White. Her performance was unobjectionable, but the focus on Bourke-White seemed forced and out of place: here's your glamour, now come see our movie. At the theater, the marquee read, "Ben Kingsley - Candice Bergen - `Gandhi.'" Right. It's a Kingsley/Bergen film. Oh well, a small price to pay for a once in a lifetime creation.
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