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Movie Reviews of Water
Movie Review: Nearly Perfect, but Sensitive Viewers Beware.
Summary: 5 Stars
*No spoilers
This film really surprised me. I was expecting a good movie with good cinematography, good music and a good story. Well, 'Water' was all of those things. But it turned out to be so much more in a way that you really need to see for yourself.
Well, the cinamatography and music are not just good - they are fabulous. The cast, made up of actors I had never even heard of (besides John Abraham, a popular Bollywood actor)act wonderfully and are all perfect for this film. Aside from perhaps 'Rang de Basanti' I have never seen such a talented ensemble cast in an Indian film. I was especially moved by the beautiful Lisa Ray's performance as Kalyani.
The only criticism I have for this movie (and this is nitpicking here) is what I felt was lack of screentime for Seema Biswas, who plays Shakuntala. Other reviewers on here praise her performance as the good-hearted and conflicted widow. I agree that she is excellent in her role, especially in the final scene, but I feel more time could have been put into developing her character.
Finally, if you are someone who is easily affected by a movie (as I am), expect to need a few days of emotional recovery after watching 'Water'. It is an exquisitely crafted film, but heartbreaking.
Movie Review: Faith-based injustice . . .
Summary: 5 Stars
This film about religious discrimination against widows in 1938 India caused such an outcry among Hindu fundamentalists that its production had to be halted, and it was not made until some time later in Sri Lanka instead of India. Director Deepa Mehta's story has the lushly romantic impulses of her earlier film, "Earth" (about young lovers caught in the bloody Pakistani-India partition), while it has its own moral and political message to relate in the face of injustice and unreason, a message emphasized by the uplifting appearance of an idealized Gandhi in the closing scene.
Editorial reviews above cover the plot of the film quite nicely, so there's no need to repeat it here. In addition to its heart-rending story, viewers will find much to appreciate, from the richly varied musical score and often striking cinematography, to the performances of its lead actors: especially Seema Biswas, as the young widow who defies tradition, and the star-crossed young lovers played by Lisa Ray and John Abraham. The DVD includes a commentary by the director and interviews with members of the cast.
Movie Review: Water ~Biswas
Summary: 5 Stars
This movie is exceptionally well done. It depicts the sorrows facing the widowed women (often times these women are children who have been promised in marriage and their intended dies before the wedding has ever taken place) of India. It is very emotional.
These women live under terrible conditions - and just because their husband or intended husband has died.
I talked to a dear friend of mine who lives in India. He has visited the "House of Widows". He says that the movie, which he felt was exceptional, did not show how awful the real conditions are...the women live in even worse conditions than the movie depicts.
This was a very emotional movie for me. It does have subtitles, so one must be willing to follow along with reading. It is not a movie for those who require "high action".
I have the musical CD from this movie which I also highly recommend. The music is very moving.
Movie Review: A masterpiece
Summary: 5 Stars
Well, to start with this is a movie set in the early 1940s in India. It has a very powerful script that keeps you invloved till the very end. The treatment of the charcaters is first rate, equally matched by extremely strong performances.
Despite not exactly being a happy movie you are bound to see it a few times to fully appreciate the work.
Everything is really good, the acting, music, direction, art direction etc. You are really being transported to the 1940s India, and are shown exactly the injustices that are beign inflicted on the widows.
Its a must see.
Movie Review: Water
Summary: 5 Stars
When I first began to inquire about "Water" my friend told me it depressed him. So I bought it and kept it for a few days.Finally I watched it and of course I cried all the way thru it.But I also learned alot from it. It tells a very important story and I loved it.
Just recently I started to collect Hindi movies and before all the other 100's of movies I've collected have been American. But India truely has some wonerful stories and cultures they are showing and I'm absolutely hooked. Indian movies are without a doubt up there with the best.I can't wait to see what's coming out next!