Review of A Passage to India (1984) by Patricia A — 08 Aug 2007

Lots of heaving bodices and lust in the dust...

This review of A Passage to India (1984) was written by Patricia A on 08 Aug 2007.

A Passage to India has generally received positive reviews.

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Lean's final film is an epic masterpiece presents a classic take on incidents of racism within a colonial context but does so in a vibrant manner…

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You know the drill: lots of gorgeous scenery befitting a bloated, Indian elephant-sized epic, lots of scenes of crowds of the Indian locals…

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The screenplay just goes with the motions and feels rather mechanical, but A Passage to India captivates audiences with the beautiful cinematography,…

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By Harpreet S (317) on 01 Feb 2014

David Lean's A Passage to India is a perfect example of where a sketchy screenplay ruins the film; it is based on the novel of the same name…

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