Review of Gandhi (1982) by Bryan K — 31 May 2010

1982 Oscar winner for Best Picture took producer-director Richard Attenborough 20 years to get made. As brilliant a biopic as it is, the only main weaknesses for me are how the film begins and ends. What was Attenborough implying as far as the kind of message he was trying to tell through the story? Also, the beginning seems to have a bit much of an effect (seeing his death before we see his life).

Nevertheless, "Gandhi" is an extremely well-made and immensely-large scale film that deserves every accolade it's every received since its 1982 release. (For the record, about 400,000 extras were used for the funeral sequence.

NOTHING IS DIGITALIZED!) There is also something especially and significantly compelling about the character of Mohandas Gandhi (memorably and convincingly played by Ben Kinsley). His stand for peace, truth, love, unity, and willingness to give his life for his country and his people is incredible.

Yet, it may require specific research and discernment for some viewers. Nevertheless, a testament to Attenborough's thorough commitment to this "world event.".