Review of Aparajito (1956) by Obnoxious E — 01 Jan 2008

Perhaps the best film in Ray's trilogy about the boy Apu, which still stands as the greatest achievement in India's film history. Magical!

This review of Aparajito (1956) was written by Obnoxious E on 01 Jan 2008.

Aparajito has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Ben D (1,196) on 18 Apr 2012

The Apu Trilogy is one of cinemas greatest highlights, and this, the second part, is a powerful, engaging tale, well told and impressively…

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By Codie E (453) on 23 Dec 2008

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By Emanuel Levy (2,948) for EmanuelLevy.Com (2,771) on 04 Aug 2011

The second panel in Ray's masterpiece, Thr Apu Trilogy, is less dramatic than the first or last, but it's just as insightful and emotionally touching…

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By Michael H (3,299) on 08 May 2014

It's a rather Dickensian tale, but a muted Dickensian tale…

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By Andrew U (319) on 13 Jan 2009

In one sense you could say that hardly anything happens in this film, because the drama is usually underplayed…

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By John A (1,813) on 12 Jun 2011

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By Fred R (81) on 31 Aug 2008

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