Gandhi [DVD] [1982]

Fantastic

It is a superb production that captures the adult life and times of a rare, enlightened man.This was my third time watching the film since its initial release, and every time, it is still an uplifting experience.An illustration of Henry David Thoreau's principle of "civil disobedience" and non-violence which Gandhi pursued to change the lives of hundreds of millions of Indians and free them from the yoke of British rule. An inspiration to Martin Luther King among others who have dared to follow this path.Highly recommended.

Watching a nearly three-hour movie in one sitting was easy. It tells a beautiful story about a peace-loving leader. Nowadays, politicians can learn a lot from him. I appreciate Gandhi's philosophical comments.

Worth full

I purchased the film Gandhi as part of my studies on Martin Luther King Jr. and his non-violent approach to the civil rights movement, which was deeply inspired by Mahatma Gandhi. This 3-hour epic is a profound and moving portrayal of Gandhi's life, brilliantly directed by Richard Attenborough. The film, starring Ben Kingsley in an Oscar-winning performance, captures Gandhi's journey from a lawyer in South Africa to the leader of India's independence movement through nonviolent civil disobedience.The film's depth and historical accuracy make it an invaluable resource for anyone interested in understanding the power of nonviolence as a tool for social change. It's not just a history lesson but also a moral guide, showing how one man's dedication to peace and justice can change the world. Watching Gandhi has given me a deeper appreciation of the principles that influenced Martin Luther King Jr. and has inspired me to explore more about Gandhi's life and philosophy.I highly recommend this film to anyone interested in history, social justice, or leadership. It's as relevant today as it was when it was first released, and its lessons are timeless.

An awesome production and worthy of 8 oscars

This is the review I would have liked before buying this blu-ray title. I was put off by the "Blu-ray/Upscale Comparison" review but wanted the disk so much I took the risk.I do not understand how that reviewer could detect "little difference" between the blu-ray and DVD versions. Upscaling cannot produce detail which is not in the video signal, only interpolate to make the picture smoother.Ghandi benefits from high definition detail in a variety of types of scene:1) Close-ups of actors faces when delivering great performances. This movie is an epic and was a phenomenon in its time. Its 8 oscars are an indication that it wasn't just because of its historical importance - there are some great performances. High definition really brings this to life: you see every strand of hair and skin pore. The eyes and muscle tone in the face make performances utterly engaging. For example, the tension in the debriefing scene with Edward Fox after the massacre is positively palpable.2) Wide vistas (sumptuous, colonial interiors and sweeping, panoramic exteriors) with characters in the distance. Blu-ray enables you to see the actors' performance while on DVD you just know they are there and hear them talking.3) Complex scenes, such as the opening funeral with a crowd of 400,000 people (how do you upscale that from 720x480?), lavishly ornate colonial interiors and exteriors, and lush Indian landscapes and panoramas.I was concerned about the age of the film. The opening scene was grainy and my heart sank. However, it was shot in low-light and there's only a handful of shots in the whole 3-hour epic that suffer in this way, a record which is substantially better than films many years younger than Ghandi. Colour is superb, with the sets, costumes and beautiful use of light by Attenborough making Ghandi a visual feast.This is a wonderful movie and a stunning demonstration of what blu-ray can do. I commend it whole-heartedly to anyone with a blu-ray player.

Forty years on from its release, this is still a quality film. Stuffed full of great actors, great acting and impressive sets & scenery. Recommended if you want to know about India’s struggle to free itself from British rule.