A Passage to India
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Movie Reviews of A Passage to India
Movie Review: British Imperialism in crisis
Summary: 5 Stars
The mid-1980s were banner years for E.M. Forster fans, like me. Two of his novels were successfully, brilliantly adapted for the big screen: "A Room with a View" and this, "A Passage to India".
In this remarkable film, David Lean has captured the beauty of India, the problems of British Imperialism of the time, the fragility of friendship, and the pursuit of justice and truth. Tough issues to tackle, but, as most directors will admit, when you have the perfect cast, the rest is easy. The cast here is marvelous: Judy Davis, Victor Banerjee, James Fox, Peggy Ashcroft and, of course, Alec Guinness turn in nothing less than inspired performances. This left Lean free to luxuriate on the lush countryside of India and, when needed, to turn on the heat during the intense courtroom dramas and the other intrigues surrounding it.
As if the movie itself wasn't enough to recommend it, the transfer to dvd is remarkably good. This is a first-rate product.
Movie Review: East is East and West is West !
Summary: 5 Stars
To speak the same language does not mean to understand each to other .
This was the last opus of David Lean . . The film focuses the Eastern/Westren culture clash
Whena headstrong woman goes to India in 1920 for the first time .
On a hot and muggy day , Dr Aziz leads an expedition to Malabar Caves One by one , the members of the part drop out , until finally Miss Questeed is left ..
This was an admirable adaptation of E.M. Forster 1924 about the tragicomedy of British colonial rule is enriched for Lean to the cynicism of the author of the original novel. And certainly this is not movie of this superb film maker but as you know the minor pieces of a genius are convincing anyway. Ashcroft won an Academy Award for this film .
Movie Review: Reviewer A. Kalbag a racist
Summary: 5 Stars
He says the movie is racist, and yet makes numerous racist remarks conerning Indians taking over Britain.
He needs to be removed from this site as a reviewer.
In further evidence of his ignorance:
The latest population census shows British Indian population at approximately 1 million out of approx. 58 million.
There are an additional 800,000 Pakistani and 300,000 Bangladeshi. This is hardly a takeover in population.
Additionally, to lump all these ethnicities into "Indian" is racist. I am sure that 800,000 Pakistanis would concur.
You have been weighed, you have been measured, and you have been found wanting in character.
Movie Review: If I were (forced) to choose ...
Summary: 5 Stars
a (single) best movie I've seen in the last 50 years - this could very likely be my choice. This DVD's picture and audio are (perfect) in quality.Movie Review: One of the best films of the 80's
Summary: 5 Stars
Great acting, story, and plot A pasage to India is great. The dvd is well done.