Gandhi Reviews and Ratings


  • 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!!!
  • omarotti23
    February 6, 2008
    omarotti23
    Also worth watching over and over again!
  • ushpot
    February 1, 2008
    ushpot
    Very moving. Very well put together.
  • unclefunk
    January 28, 2008
    unclefunk
    Have seen it, have to do it again.
  • manenam
    January 26, 2008
    manenam
    need to see it again to rate
  • benjaminguilbert2
    January 22, 2008
    benjaminguilbert2
    Once asked what he thought of the Western civilization Gandhi answered that it would be a good idea. Well, a great movie about Gandhi would be a good idea too.
  • JaYQC
    January 7, 2008
    JaYQC
    A magnificent portrayal of an extraordinary man which captivates you to the very end. Ben Kingsley 's exceptional performance produces a truly intriguing and realistic depiction of Gandhi. His undeniable talent. Attenborough's incredible vision, and the dedication of so many peop...( read more)le has produced an absorbing masterpiece which stands as one of the greatest, most inspiring and compulsory movies of our time.
  • nalinamk
    December 25, 2007
    nalinamk
    inspiring movie, worth watching.
  • byron40
    December 24, 2007
    byron40
    A movie that is worth seeing many times over. Great cast, lovely rendering of Mahatmas persona by Ben Kinglsey.
  • phprentis
    December 18, 2007
    phprentis
    Powerful and morally beautiful.
  • michaelvwgordon
    December 16, 2007
    michaelvwgordon
    Wonderfully portrayed!
  • halorocker44
    December 14, 2007
    halorocker44
    an exellent film from attenborough. Awsome movie
  • erlindaesrosa
    December 5, 2007
    erlindaesrosa
    Really good. Peaceful but effective resistance against colonialism
  • rajivbh70
    December 5, 2007
    rajivbh70
    good movie. true story
  • williamcarruthers913
    December 3, 2007
    williamcarruthers913
    A trly great man of vision.
  • pipokagb
    December 2, 2007
    pipokagb
    best movie ever made...this guy was amazing, an example for anyone
  • adb77
    November 29, 2007
    adb77
    A moving attempt to sketch the life of one great man.
  • kimbermcleod
    November 24, 2007
    kimbermcleod
    Being a Richard Attenborough film you expect it to be rather epic. And considering the subject matter, epic does seem in order. So I was very impressed when the film displayed a tone to match the man. Epic, but in a subtle, underplayed way.

    There are generally men of this i...( read more)lk in the history of "conquered" or "besieged" nations. Usually they are rallying the troops to war like Leonidis or Wallace and are betrayed to the enemy and killed as heroes and martyrs. Ghandi rallied his people to passive resistance and was betrayed by politics. But rather than being only a martyr for his country and his people, his life inspired the world. And I think this grandiose vision was put on the screen with as much modesty and power as the man himself showed in life. Ben Kingsley immersed himself in the role to the point that you almost feel like you've been in the presence of Ghandi himself. It was an inspired and beautiful performance.
  • jakewhite715
    November 19, 2007
    jakewhite715
    Why don't they make more films about nice people doing good things? BECAUSE THEY'RE BORING! That's why 90% of movies are about gangsters, geeks, and dysfunctional screw-ups. The only reason the movie deserves to be seen is for it's historical sweep and majestic cinematography. If...( read more) Gandi had any personal demons to contend with (like the rest of us human beings) ... ah hell, I can't even think of a properly snarky comment here, it's Gandi for crying out loud!
  • HarleenQuinzel
    November 17, 2007
    HarleenQuinzel
    A beautiful film about one of the most inspiring people to have ever lived. The performances are wonderful and the historical accuracy is admirable. All in all, a great film.

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