Gandhi Reviews and Ratings


  • sweetyhide
    July 12, 2008
    sweetyhide
    Just recently watched this again.
    So inspiring. What a great film.
  • treknurse
    June 30, 2008
    treknurse
    Just boring, I barely made it through the credits before turning it off.
  • ferfo88
    June 28, 2008
    ferfo88
    awesome...but some distraction [talk]..and too long
  • plinto
    June 26, 2008
    plinto
    "When I despair, I remember that all through history the way of truth and love has always won. There have been tyrants and murderers and for a time they seem invincible, but in the end, they always fall - think of it, always."
  • AgentLexi2132
    June 23, 2008
    AgentLexi2132
    ''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.

    ...( read more)Ben Kingsley: Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi

    Mahatma Mohandas K. Gandhi,
    is simply one of the greatest men of the 20th Century. Still awe-inspiring and loved by thousands upon thousands of adoring people, both Indian and Non-Indian. His message of Non-violence, of Peaceful Protesting continues to live on after his tragic demise and inspire famous leaders. Gandhi's life work was not an easy journey, the greatest biographic movie, in all it's extravagant poise, vision and detail, ever made Gandhi tells it so magnificently.

    Right from the off, we the audience see Gandhi battling the controlling British Government in South Africa, taking the Indian immigrants to their freedom despite being thrown in prison and horribly beaten. After his great victory over the South African Government, Gandhi returns home to free his nation from the oppressive British. He continues his message of peace and non-violence, persuading thousands of Indians to ignore the British.

    Like in Africa, he is thrown in captivity and his fellow Indians are shot in a truly graphic scene where a an Army General shows no emotion and no remorse in his cold cruel act of examples made by murder. Even after India is freed from Britain, Gandhi continues his fight, hoping to achieve peace between Muslims and Hindus which sadly resulted in his assassination that claimed his life. Yet his message continues to inspire and burn brightly.

    Ben Kingsley is truly amazing as Gandhi Mahatma. You must see it with your own eyes to believe. He is Gandhi. People actually mistook Kingsley for Gandhi himself. It's an accomplishment of a lifetime for Kingsley to depict him so well.
    The rest of the cast are also exceptional. Martin Sheen and Candice Bergen are terrific as reporters helping to share with the world of Gandhi's vision, exploits and burning resolve. His priest friend also good indeed, trying to spread Gandhi's word to the people of South Africa who, in a sad scene, walk out on him during the homily.

    The British are well depicted accurately shown as the tyrannical masters of India. Like I said previously, the scenes where the British kill rioters, who are peacefully protesting are hard to watch but to show this is a necessary evil.

    His assassination scene is truly powerful in its simplicity as Gandhi is ruthlessly killed in public, in cold blood.

    Gandhi is truly one of the most important, Biopic, Epic films ever. It proves that violence is not necessary...just as Gandhi told us throughout his life. Who's life was like a burning candle glowing only for the slimmest of times but in that time burning brighter than any other like a beacon in the darkness, a prophet of truth.
  • TheMightyCelestial
    June 19, 2008
    TheMightyCelestial
    The British Empire, humbled via one man & the power of his peaceful resistance.

    Nuff said.
  • jewnicorn
    June 15, 2008
    jewnicorn
    amazing biopic, beautifully shot and expertly acted, kingsley is one of the most amazing actors. a must see for sure!
  • sohnaa
    June 14, 2008
    sohnaa
    Having read Freedom at Midnight really helped identify characters and events - truth be told, the book was more exciting than this film. Ben Kingsley was brilliant - but it is hard to capture the story of a man like Gandhi on film.
  • tpb0
    June 12, 2008
    tpb0
    Kingsley is amazing. What an actor he is. The story is true which makes it even more incredible. A must see.
  • IsaacMahomie
    June 9, 2008
    IsaacMahomie
    Gandhi, if only you were half as great as people say you are
  • lucasaq
    June 6, 2008
    lucasaq
    Not completely bad. It has fine performance by Ben Kingsley, but it goes on for far too long and loses steam. Still finely shot and performed.
  • celtictroll64124
    June 6, 2008
    celtictroll64124
    Awesome movie about an awesome man!!

    I, of course, have heard of this man, but never knew anything about him. This movie opened my eyes to a man of great courage and a strong faith in mankind.

    I now want to learn more about Gandhi.

    Everyone should see this movie. Ver...( read more)y good and excellent soundtrack. Lots of stars.
  • darabutler2011
    June 4, 2008
    darabutler2011
    was pretty good but i could stand it for so lo. but maybe it was cause i watched it in school
  • adfill7
    May 18, 2008
    adfill7
    I appreciated it for what it was: an amazing story of an amazing man. But it was really long and hard to watch.
  • csbuttertoast
    May 14, 2008
    csbuttertoast
    Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy to long
  • madrieajavan
    May 14, 2008
    madrieajavan
    It would be good if it wasn't so long.
  • jeepnixon921
    May 10, 2008
    jeepnixon921
    Search Gandhi on Wikipedia, before watching this movie
  • wang90
    April 19, 2008
    wang90
    perfect ending for a perfect story
  • drzhivago
    April 11, 2008
    drzhivago
    Fantastic performances all around and has Daniel Day-Lewis as a young hooligan character. The movie is a bit long, but it's an epic so what do you expect?
  • dragonzrocmylife
    April 8, 2008
    dragonzrocmylife
    PEOPLE ALWAYS TALK ABOUT GANDHI
  • Julius08
    March 27, 2008
    Julius08
    It was tooo looooong!
  • thetravelinkind
    March 16, 2008
    thetravelinkind
    Richard Attenborough deserves all the credit for the fantastic manner in which he has presented the life of the bare chested Mahatma that led India to freedom from British colonial rule. It was just too great on the big screen, the three hours just flew by, it seemed like history...( read more) being replayed for you before your eyes. Ben Kingsley as the Mahatma excelled and the Oscars confirmed that the film was an unbeatable one in the year of 1982. A must see. It inspires, it tells a tale about a different kind of greatness - greatness in peace, in non violence, to a world that is now learning that violence is a big mistake.
  • temososa
    March 15, 2008
    temososa
    la vi en el cine siendo niño y aun asi me encanto-afectó
  • princesspatricia122
    March 10, 2008
    princesspatricia122
    Everyone on the planet should see this film ( including children ) about one man's sacrifice using passive resistance and civil disobedience against imperialist rule. 5 stars without a doubt !!
  • kienjean
    March 9, 2008
    kienjean
    Touch of LOVE!

    It took one remarkable man to defeat the British Empire and free a nation of 350 million people.

    His goal was freedom for India.
    His strategy was peace.
    His weapon was his humanity.

    Mahatma GANDHI dares to stand out for fairness; he fights for righteous ad he is...( read more) so true!

    And I know a little bit about Pakistan and India now.

    Winner of 8 Academy Awards including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor in a Leading Role (Sir Ben Kingsley), Best Writing, Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen, Best Costume Design, Best Film Editing, Best Art Direction - Set Decoration and Best Cinematography, also nominated for Best Makeup, Best Sound and Best Music, Original Score.

    Ranked as high as #164 in imdb.com Top250 Movies to date.

    Memorable Quotes:

    "Whenever I despair, I remember that the way of truth and love has always won. There may be tyrants and murderers, and for a time, they may seem invincible, but in the end, they always fail. Think of it: always."

    "An eye for an eye only ends up making the whole world blind."

    "They may torture my body, break my bones, even kill me, then they will have my dead body. NOT MY OBEDIENCE!"
  • puzzlegirl30
    March 6, 2008
    puzzlegirl30
    I saw Gandhi the first time on a school field trip. Needless to say, the point was pretty much lost on an eleven year old. Mahatma Gandhi was an Indian attorney traveling to South Africa, in first class. He was unaware that ?black? people were not allowed in the front of the t...( read more)rain. He was told to go to the back or he would be thrown off at the next station. At the next stop he was unceremoniously tossed of the train. Gandhi was shocked by the way he was treated, and he was determined to find a way to fight this injustice. He had his first demonstration against the British regime and was beaten by the police. He did not fight back. Gandhi walked all over India preaching his beliefs, gathering followers along the way. He spent his life advocating nonviolence. He was jailed numerous times and even lost his wife to a heart attack while they were both in jail. His message was clear; the best way to fight a wrong is not to fight at all.
    Hinduism was integral in Gandhi?s actions against the English. He was raised to believe that all people are equal, and that you should lead a peaceful and harmonious life. So, from his point of view, the only way he could fight back was in a nonviolent way.
  • kevinpitman6
    March 6, 2008
    kevinpitman6
    The most uplifting and powerful message, told beautifully on an epic scale.
  • Chiefilms
    March 2, 2008
    Chiefilms
    Excellent film, first half is kind of slow but the movie captivates towards the end.
  • macheenhed24
    March 1, 2008
    macheenhed24
    long ...but actually good
  • cornnpooisdesame
    February 27, 2008
    cornnpooisdesame
    Todays Movie 27/2:
    From 1982 With Sean Kingsley.
    The movie was real good. It Shows how easy the world would be if everyone could think like Gandhi. The bad thing is that the movie is too long(3h 8m), some sceens were just booring.....but it's a great movie
  • professorchris18
    February 27, 2008
    professorchris18
    Okey, well this is a good movie. But it's to slow for my taste. But Ben Kingsleys performance in this movie is just great!
  • vkbmenon1965
    February 25, 2008
    vkbmenon1965
    About the greatest man ever lived on planet earth. It is a real classic where story & charactors are real, superb acting, direction, costumes. A must watch for every human being.
  • xxMizCheekyxx
    February 24, 2008
    xxMizCheekyxx
    I really did not like this movie at all
  • thereeldeal
    February 19, 2008
    thereeldeal
    Ben Kingsley's crowning achievement. Who knew he was white?!
  • pixiedust902
    February 11, 2008
    pixiedust902
    Gandhi Review

    The movie begins with Mohandas Gandhi assassination. It is poignant and a shock for most to see the ending at the beginning. All of Gandhi?s followers fall to the ground around him to comfort him and to send prayers to God. After Gandhi?s body is laid to rest, his...( read more) story of hard times and triumph begins.
    Gandhi was a small town Indian lawyer who had his people and his family at heart. In everything that he did, from his first protest against the English Police, to all the ones in between, Gandhi was a leader for the people and by the people. Gandhi always believed in non-violent protesting, whether he himself were to be harmed by the doings of others. The Indian people were almost like Gandhi?s army. Although some were afraid to speak at times, once Gandhi opened his mouth his people listened and spoke up too. Gandhi?s objective was to demolish the British power that was at its climax in India. Boycott?s of anything British was demanded by Gandhi of his people. He wanted the British to get the point that they were not needed. The film documents what struggles Gandhi faced while in South Africa and the struggles his people faced while working in a bigoted environment. In the movie, you can see how Gandhi progresses into a political and religious leader. Unfortunately, this all leads up to Gandhi?s assassination, which is shown at the very beginning of the film.
    Gandhi relates to the Hindu culture in many aspects. First Gandhi practiced Hinduism openly and was an avid follower. He considered himself to be a Sanatani Hindu. He believed in the Vedas and the other Hindu scriptures. In the movie Gandhi proves to be an equalizer. He believes everyone should have the same rights. He also believes that everyone should practice what they believe in. Like most Hindu?s, Gandhi see?s that all religions have faults but all religions bring happiness and faith to its followers. When in his darkest moments, Gandhi never forgot or left his faith of Hinduism. When in doubt he would turn to the Bhagavad Gita to find a prayer to lift his spirits.
    Gandhi was a leader of his people and a follower of God. He had so many monumental, inspirational experiences that changed the world. Although his death came to fast, his memory remains forever and his words are still being talked about today.
  • thisis4homework
    February 10, 2008
    thisis4homework
    First I'll review the overall experience. This is a good movie, but hindered somewhat by the sound mixing problems. Some parts of the dialogue are muted and difficult to hear. From a storytelling point, the movie moves along nicely and is well paced. At 190 minutes long, there...( read more) is a short intermission halfway through.

    Now to the heart of the movie: this is a powerful telling of the struggles Gandhi encountered on his journey to help India help herself. Consistently, with every new crisis, he conducted himself in a way that was aligned with the philosophy of non-violence and non cooperation. I was strongly reminded of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr's civil disobedience protests in the 1960's and remembered that Dr. King had modeled his protests after Gandhi's. This movie is inspiring and well worth watching.

    The movie follows Gandhi from his time as an attorney in South Africa, to his return to India, where he began coordinating resistance to British rule. Once the British had finally gone, he turned his attention to a united India, which was not without its problems. There were concerns that the Hindus would collectively supress the Muslims, even after everything they'd been through together, to oust the British.

    One of my favourite scenes was where Gandhi was leaving his ashram to visit with Jinnah and told the protesters at his gate that he was a Muslim, a Hindu, a Jew and a Christian. He then said so were all of the protesters. Gandhi's tolerance of other religious faiths and his belief that we are all one exemplified his life and have endured beyond his death. Truly, he lived a life of compassion and tolerance. Please see this movie.
  • clooneyfan
    February 10, 2008
    clooneyfan
    An eye for an eye only ends up making the whole world blind.
  • turtleap
    February 8, 2008
    turtleap
    This is an intriguing story. I only wish it had more actual footage. Not really possible though.
  • krasos89
    February 8, 2008
    krasos89
    A tremendous film even though it is slow-paced!!!

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