Review of Gandhi (1982) by Nate W — 15 Sep 2010
One could read textbooks and essays to find out all there is to know about Gandhi, but one may never really "know" what he did until watching this film. "Gandhi" is the epic true story of an Indian lawyer who took up the political battle against British rule in India by civil disobedience and nonviolent resistance, a method that emphasizes peaceful resolution as opposed to aggressive lawlessness.
It's not always an easy film to watch (some scenes are truly horrific), but it's a very necessary film to watch. Director Richard Attenborough paints an elaborate picture of not only the man, but of where mankind's been, what it's done, and where it's going.
It is a picture that must be studied closely if we're ever to figure out how to attain peace on this planet, one of the ideals for which Gandhi "fought". Ben Kingsley gives a tour de force performance as the humble but immensely influential figure, accepting his status as the spiritual symbol of a nation with both solemnity and good humour.
His intimacy with the many characters that inhabit Gandhi's life imbues this mother of all epics with a moving human element. Brilliantly shot, edited, and designed in every aspect, multiple viewings are required to fully appreciate the monumental film making achievement that "Gandhi" represents.
This review of Gandhi (1982) was written by Nate W on 15 Sep 2010.
Gandhi has generally received very positive reviews.
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