Review of A Passage to India (1984) by Mike M — 11 Sep 2013

Director David Lean (Lawrence of Arabia; Bridge on the River Kwai) is your tour guide through 1924 India, in a tale of clashing societal classes and cultures. Beautifully shot and languidly paced, Lean's direction allows the viewer to soak up the sun and scenery like few other films.

An epic film that follows a young woman exploring new horizons - even as they lead to near-tragic consequences. A 1984 film that feels older, but in a good way. Old-school Hollywood mixed with old-school romanticism and intrigue, A Passage to India is a picture from a bygone era that wouldn't mean much to an ultra-modern weaned film-goer.

To true cinema fans, however, it's a truly pleasant trip well worth taking.