 | G F. |
5 out of 5 people found this review helpful
This is a beautifully filmed, tragic story of Indian women confined to seclusion and poverty by Hindi doctrine following the deaths of their husbands. Circa 1938, this movie begins with an 8 year ... Read MoreThis is a beautifully filmed, tragic story of Indian women confined to seclusion and poverty by Hindi doctrine following the deaths of their husbands. Circa 1938, this movie begins with an 8 year old girl being awakened and told by her father that she is now a widow. The girl is soon to be separated from her family, have her head shaven, and spend the rest of her life in an ashram with women of similar circumstance. This historically significant and thought provoking film is complimented by magnificent cinematography and music. Direction and acting are superb. It is disturbing that writer/director Deepa Mehta had to overcome extreme political pressure to produce this exceptional film. Close this ReviewWAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes
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 | Kevin T. |
5 out of 7 people found this review helpful
This film is no masterpiece, but it is well done. It is quite a tragic story and it is VERY sad to think this religious behavior is an accepted way of life. Most viewers will find this film to be ... Read MoreThis film is no masterpiece, but it is well done. It is quite a tragic story and it is VERY sad to think this religious behavior is an accepted way of life. Most viewers will find this film to be quite slow, but that didn't bother me any. It is an important story and few people are aware of what goes on in this part of the world. Close this ReviewWAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes
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 | Robert H. |
2 out of 2 people found this review helpful
Be aware that this is a tragic tale, with a slight uplift at the end. Excellent movie. WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes
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| Kathleen A. |
2 out of 3 people found this review helpful
This is a beautiful and thought-provoking movie. We learned about the historical and societal backdrop of the movie, and were pulled in by story and characters. I haven't seen such a great movie in ... Read MoreThis is a beautiful and thought-provoking movie. We learned about the historical and societal backdrop of the movie, and were pulled in by story and characters. I haven't seen such a great movie in a long time. Close this ReviewWAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes
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| Lalena F. |
0 out of 0 people found this review helpful
This was a very moving film. I was driven to tears at the end, but it was a very good story. I have to go back now and see the other two films in the trilogy..Earth and Fire. WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes
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 | Lorna J. |
0 out of 0 people found this review helpful
This is a beautiful, heart rending movie. I like to think that Ghandi helped to eliminate some of this cruel, religious custom. Therefore, the next movie in my queue will be "Ghandi". WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes
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| Enrica O. |
1 out of 2 people found this review helpful
Beautiful, heart wrenching and insightful. All great actors WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes
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| Susan M. |
1 out of 2 people found this review helpful
Well worth seeing. Beautifully photographed. WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes
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| Ruby D. |
2 out of 4 people found this review helpful
1938--Gandhi is in jail--reforms are about to sweep India into modernity, and we have Chuyia, an 8 year old girl whose husband (yes, husband) has died and now she is a widow and must go to an ashram and live with other widows in poverty and removal from the world. The movie is about Chuyia and the other women, some of them quite elderly and frail who have been at the ashram for decades. Cinematography and music are wonderful as are all the actors. Previous reviewer said movie is in English--it is 90% in Hindi (?) with only a phrase or sentence here and there in English. Really incredible movie. WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes
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| Gregg M. |
0 out of 1 people found this review helpful
I highly recommend seeing this movie. Even if you hate subtitles (like me) you will love it. Just rent it and see for yourself... and bring a box of tissues. WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes
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