Review of Gandhi (1982) by Simon H — 12 Jul 2014
Everybody knows who Gandhi is. He is one of those popular historical figures who is often referenced in today's culture. It might be just over 3 hours long, but Richard Attenborough creates a movie which keeps you hooked in on the life of Gandhi and the impact he had on his country.
Ben Kingsley was an excellent casting choice as he is not recognisable at all. There is not a single scene found in the film which will make you think of Kingsley instead. His look and voice is spot on and you find yourself believing that you are watching the real Gandhi. Everything else around Kingsley is spot on with correct clothing and believable sets. The 300,000 extras involved in the funeral scene gives you the impression that you are watching a piece of history as it happened. The Indian scenery on show is beautiful to see and adds that extra layer to the film to make it even more enjoyable.
Gandhi is very educational and really gives you an insight on what really happened. It motivates you and encourages you to become inspired. With an amazing performance from Ben Kingsley, Gandhi will never be upstaged.
This review of Gandhi (1982) was written by Simon H on 12 Jul 2014.
Gandhi has generally received very positive reviews.
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