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Summary: DVD Rating and not the movie rating
Review: I was totally disappointed with the DVD. "Gandhi" is one of my favorite movies. But I was so much disappointed with the DVD that I almost disowned it. It does not have audio or subtitles in Hindi or any other Indian language. Gandhi was a Gujarati (mother tongue: Gujarati) and an Indian (Language: Hindi). The DVD has all sorts of subtitles and languages but does not have any language for Indians. I think the producers of the DVD owed this much to the very Mahatma - and his fellow countrymen - whose life has been depicted in the movie. Such products should not be simply weighed on money and how much revenue the sales would generate. Corporations owe something grander than that.
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Summary: Beyond Excellence
Review: This movie is the translation of Richard Attenborough's incredible understanding of the incredible human being, Gandhi. I have watched this movie more than 10 times trying to do what Richard Attenborough requests us to do in the beginning of the film, that is, "...find one's way to the man's heart...". Every time I see it, I feel so much reverence for the spirit of the man. I am immensely grateful to Richard Attenborough and Ben Kingsley for having brought Gandhi back to life in a lifetime that needs a leader like Gandhi as much as ever before in history. If not for this movie, I would have missed out so much indeed...!I just bought the DVD and it is great. I only wish there was an interview of Richard Attenborough in the DVD. I can't imagine the DVD being released without Richard Attenborough's thoughts in it as, after all, it was his 20-year long passion that made the movie possible. Ben Kingsley's interview is in it and that's great..! If another DVD is released with Richard Attenborough's interview in it, I would certainly buy that too...!
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Summary: Kingsley Shines
Review: Richard Attenborough's Gandhi is a loving look at the life of one the biggest figures of the 20th century. Tracing his life from a young man to his final days as the spiritual leader of India, Mr. Attenborough leaves no stone unturned. That's the film's biggest problem, it is long and exhaustive and drags in one too many places. Ben Kingsley is brilliant in the lead role. His transformation from a strong-headed young lawyer to the understanding leader of non-violent resistance is remarkable. Mr. Kingsley won a well-deserved Oscar (though Paul Newman was equally deserving for his role in The Verdict that year) for the role. The film is also quite beautiful to look at as Mr. Attenborough captures the mysticism of India. If one can fight through the over three hours of film, you will have seen a great performance and beautiful vistas. The film predictably swept through the 1982 Oscars (the academy loves factual epics), winning Best Picture, Best Director, as mentioned Best Actor and five other awards.
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Summary: "We must be the change we wish to see."
Review: "Gandhi" is a brilliant encapsulation of the life of the man who must be counted among the greatest, most admirable figures in the history of humankind. Starring Ben Kingsley, Martin Sheen, Candice Bergen, Rohini Hattangady, Roshan Seth, John Gielgud, and Trevor Howard, and directed by Richard Attenborough, this 1982 film is a stunning achievement - without doubt one of the finest biographical epics ever made. It garnered six Academy Awards, including Best Picture; Best Actor (Kingsley); and Best Director (Attenborough). This film beautifully fulfills the goals set out in the film's preface: "...to be faithful in spirit to the record and try to find one's way to the heart of the man..." As this film demonstrates, Mohandas K. Gandhi, always faithful to his principles of equality, justice, and peace, uses non-violent civil disobedience as a means to gain equality for his nation's oppressed. his weapon. He is repeatedly assaulted by police and is imprisoned - usually on trumped up charges - several times because of his political beliefs and activism. Yet this always gentle and humble gentle man never loses sight of his main goal: helping his people achieve political and economic equality. Although only marginally successful, Gandhi becomes famous throughout the world for his work in South Africa and India. In this masterfully produced, directed, written, and acted film, the life of Mohandas K. Gandhi is painted against the backdrop of some of the most momentous events in twentieth century Indian history. "Gandhi" shows how the Mahatma (Great Soul) leads a nation of 350 million people to freedom from British colonial rule using non-violent means. We see Gandhi at the outset, making speeches in his low-key style, but even then espousing his clearly defined doctrine of peaceful non-cooperation against a repressive British colonial rule. Contrary to many public perceptions of the man, this film shows that Gandhi was not just a simple, humble man in a loincloth. He was a shrewd, pragmatic man who knew the value of good press in the furtherance of his cause. He knew how to confront his political enemies in ways that got his point across while garnering from his foes a grudging respect. Throughout all these tumultuous events, Gandhi never wavers from his belief in non-violent civil resistance as a means of achieving justice, equality, and freedom for the Indian nation. January 30, 1948: a supreme irony: Mohandas K. Gandhi - the man of peace who consistently espouses the dignity of all people; the proponent of non-violence, equality, justice, and peace - is violently gunned down by an assassin working for a fanatic Hindu group. There are simply not enough superlatives to do adequate justice to "Gandhi." Every aspect of this film is masterfully done! Ben Kingsley's portrayal of Gandhi is one of those singular performances that is so good that it defies description. His meticulous preparation for this part is readily evident in every scene in which he appears. His physical resemblance to the real Gandhi, and the way he mimicked Gandhi's mannerisms, is so realistic as to be positively eerie. Kingsley's performance is always sensitive, even slightly understated. Yet there is always present a powerful intensity that conveys the deep spirituality and integrity of the man he so lovingly portrays. Other performances, although nowhere near as wide-ranging, are no less outstanding. Among them: John Gielgud as the slighly addled, pompous British viceroy, Lord Irwin; Trevor Howard as the British judge whose respect for defendant Gandhi leads him to rise from his seat in deference to the man he is about to sentence to prison; Roshan Seth as Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, the staunchly loyal disciple and future Indian Prime Minister; and Rohini Hattangady as Gandhi's loving wife. A NOTE ABOUT THE DVD: "Gandhi," a 20-year old film, was only released on DVD for the first time in October 2001. This a truly magnificent restoration and remastering of this great film! It's the first time that "Gandhi" appears on recorded media in its original 2.35:1 widescreen format. Video and audio quality are both simply outstanding! There are plenty of "extras" included on the DVD, including a "Making of Gandhi" photo montage and several newsreel clips showing Gandhi at several important points in his life.
"Gandhi" is a film that belongs in every movie lover's DVD collection
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Summary: Perfect
Review: This is a great DVD. Includes insights from Ben Kingsley, and original newsreels of Ghandi himself. Everyone who loved the movie and loves India should buy this DVD!
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Summary: Ordinary man - extraordinary determination
Review: A must-see for everyone. Richard Attenborough has captured the fierce determination of Gandhi in showing the world a new way of non-violence. At a personal level, it is a story of austerity, self sacrifice and tremendous courage against daunting odds. I wish however that the film had covered Gandhi's early struggles in England and South Africa in greater detail. I truly believe that Sir Richard Attenborough can make another movie covering only those early years of Gandhi and it would turn out to be just as remarkable.
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Summary: Beautiful ¿ Deserved Every Oscar it Received
Review: "Gandhi" is perhaps the most emotionally moving of all epic films. Gorgeous in every respect, the 3+ hours are well paced and it moves to an enthralling climax. The entire cast is amazing--especially Ben Kingsley. The DVD is very good. The 20 minute interview with Kingsley flies by and the newsreel footage is fascinating. The absence of Richard Attenborough anywhere on the disc is a real shame though. It was his dream to bring "Gandhi" to the screen and his presence is sorely lacking. Hopefully, Columbia will offer a new disc in the near future.
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Summary: Someone to look up to
Review: I have seen this movie twice & I still find it mesmerizing. Those who prefer lighter plot & entertainment will be disappointed for this film is highly historical & quite long, but very interesting for those who could truly appreciate this great man's deeds. Through him, we have seen that nonviolence non-ccoperation can still succeed in the midst of prejudice & oppression. It may take time but it is worth the wait. I just hope that all his efforts & sacrifices have not been put to vain. In a chaotic world we all live in, we need more of Gandhi in our midst.
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Summary: Does anyone Know?
Review: WHAT STAYED WITH ME FOR SO LONG AFTER THIS EXCELLENT FILM WAS THE BEAUTIFUL SOUNDTRACK.i'VE SEARCHED AND HAVE HAD NO LUCK FINDING THE CD, IS THERE ANYONE OUT THERE WHO CAN WHO KNOWS WHERE THIS WONDERFUL MUSIC CAN BE FOUND, JIM
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Summary: wonderful film
Review: this was an exceptional film and one that i hope many people watch, and maybe take to heart what this man did and the way he acted. his actions speak louder than his words did, nonviolence. he was a true christian, muslim, jew, and hindu.
the film does a wonderful job in presenting his life. and the extras are nice. it was nice to see the actual gandhi in the news reel clips they gave us in this disk.
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