Gandhi
Ben Kingsley, Candice Bergen, Edward Fox
Biographical epic on the life of Mohandas K Gandhi, a proponent of peaceful revolution who led his country's fight for independence and was subsequently assassinated.
DVD Released: August 28, 2001
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May 19, 2009
Reverent drama of the lawyer who became the leader of the nonviolent resistance movement against British colonial rule in India. Ben Kingsley gives a flawless performance in the role of a lifetime. Technically stunning, exhaustively detailed biography about one of the 20th cent... ...( read more )
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November 9, 2008
As always Old Fashioned Hollywood Superb portrait of India's great political and spiritual leader comes to life in Ben Kingsley's authoritative yet sensitive performance. Director Richard Attenborough's epic-scale production re-creates Gandhi's life and times, especially his use ... ...( read more )
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August 25, 2008
"They may torture my body, break my bones, even kill me, then they will have my dead body. NOT MY OBEDIENCE!"
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For decades, Richard Attenborough's sweeping epic biographical film Gandhi has been incessantly subjected to critical acclaim and abject disparaging. ... -
June 23, 2008
''Strength does not come from physical capacity. It comes from an indomitable will.''
-Mahatma Gandhi-
Biography of Mahatma Gandhi, the lawyer who became the famed leader of the Indian revolts against the British through his philosophy of non-violent protest.
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April 11, 2008
'An eye for an eye will make the whole world blind'.
I'm not into putting quotes at the beginning of my reviews, but this particular remark sums up a special part of Gandhi so well that it had to be mentioned.
I was skeptical at first, what with a British man play... ...( read more ) -
June 16, 2009
In the opening, filmmakers shows their difficulties to tell the story of Gandhi in a single feature-film.
But after I watch the movie, I think they did a good job!!!
The script is well-written, every essence and important part of his life is well-portrayed.
Ben Kingsley's best... ...( read more )
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June 12, 2008Well what can i said it was a pleasure to meet Ben Kingsley during is vacations last year for is birthday in Playa del carmen México.
He is a very kind man a very nice human been. I like all the movies he has performed and is a great actor .
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June 27, 2007It is the movie of its kind. i have seen it many time,it keep on inspiring me. By seeing it one can say that movies also have impact on mind,this movie can change your way of thinking.
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