The Chess Players
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Movie Reviews of The Chess Players
Movie Review: A funny kind of blue film
Summary: 4 Stars
Few people are aware that the British Empire was as bad as this
with marching into a peaceful kingdom that had long time supported them.
The two landed gentry struggle to play the Indian version of chess in this time of transition. The story of the king asked to step down contrary to a signed treaty just so that the "Company" could make a higher profit
is a classical historic one. The other Indian kingdoms gained nothing but
Kipling novels for their efforts to resist.
We are told that Kipling was a great poet and novelist,
but it seems that he just may have been a picked sell out from India?
This movie is certainly a very different view of those times.
A very good movie with really beautiful filming
of period costumes and customs I would have this shown to world hisatory students.
Movie Review: Classic, must-see movie
Summary: 4 Stars
This film by Satyajit Ray is a deeply layered film. It's a historical film, about the takeover by the British East India Company of the Indian kingdom of Oudh. The title refers implicitly to the British as they maneuver for control without firing a shot, even as it explicitly refers to a couple of Oudh noblemen, descendants of mighty warriors, who care more about playing Chess than seeing (or doing anything about) what's around them. There are a number of very memorable scenes, and the film leaves a lasting impression.Movie Review: Interesting art film
Summary: 4 Stars
great for filmakers, students, crytics, but not for general audiences.
great for watching in peace and private, not for popcorn & coke casual encounter.
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