Review of Gunga Din (1939) by Connor R — 18 May 2014

A funny, nicely paced action adventure movie.

This review of Gunga Din (1939) was written by Connor R on 18 May 2014.

Gunga Din has generally received positive reviews.

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By David P (1,645) on 13 Feb 2010

Quite honestly one of my favorite movies of all time. Don't look for anything too deep in terms of plot or character development…

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By Peter P (1,726) on 30 Aug 2011

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By Bradamant K (7) on 05 Nov 2010

Rip-roaring, macho, rowdy, action-packed adventure. A classic buddy flick. Unfortunately, that's set against a racist depiction of Eastern culture…

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By Richard D (1,732) on 12 Aug 2015

Go watch this movie right now. Tons of fun. It has everything, laughs, action, and tear jerking moments. Holds up incredibly well…

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By Jonathan B (2,317) on 13 Nov 2012

Man I watched this movie a lot as a kid, at least 30 times. But it's pretty lame and kind of racist. I hate saying that but its true…

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By Bill S (2,971) on 05 Sep 2015

Just a well made,well acted funny war fable.....they'd have to cut the s#$t out of the script to remake it today though…

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By Jose Luis M (587) on 18 Jan 2015

El mejor film de aventuras . 10 estrellas…

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By Art S (1,002) on 10 Aug 2013

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