The movie comes at the peak of draught of ART in Indian Cinema, as a fresh air. Its a very well written, well composed and well directed movie. Its very different from a typical Bollywood Box office movie where you can appreciate art for itself. It presents reality as it is with out the covers of cheerful songs, dresses and the usual colours and tricks of bollywood cinema. If you are not a typical Indian movie lover with a real taste for art you will surely enjoy this piece. You will be able to appreciate the complex nature of human beings and how the traditions of society can sometimes govern your life: but even then the real values of the heart if pure can prevail and HOLD out. Nice work for thoughtful audience, typical masala lovers please don't bother to pick be disgusted, its not for your minds.
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Pride and Prejudice
(1995)
Creative but Exaggerated:
18 February 2005
My first impressions of this movie were "This was really great". The reasons for that would be the beautiful looking outdoors and the inclusion of Mr.Darcy's point of view in different aspects of the story. Any fan would love that because of being a BIG Fan of Darcy the Character and "Colin Firth". Thats why I enjoyed it a lot.
But as I looked more closely, the environment of this movie takes me far from the Jane Austen's World. My first comment would be on Mr Darcy's adaptation by Colin Firth. Darcy was not a nice and humble person. He was STIFF and proud. Many people are disgusted by David Rintoul's representation of Darcy-- who has truly captured the essence of the character.
Also Jennifer Ehle in being satirical has lost the playful & thoughtful (both at the same-time) aspects of Elizabeth's personality. Elizabeth Garvie makes you understand Elizabeth Bennet more closely and truly as Austen's Elizabeth.
Other characters which include "Mr Collins", Mrs Bennet, Lady Catherine and Lydia are exaggerations of their Novel selves disturbing the mood of the movie quite often.
If there is a character which is perfectly casted and craved in this version of P& P. Its Ms Bingley. She does a great job. Neither short of , nor more than whats in Novel.
Onthe whole the movie loses big time in Casting and characterization.
The plus points of the movie come from director's own vision of things. For example he shows Mr Bingley and Mr Darcy riding into the community in first scene. some gazes between Mr Darcy and Lizzie are very creatively done and are a fresh air which do not disturb the soul of "Pride and Prejudice".
I thoroughly enjoyed the movie. But its not the one I will watch over and over again. The movie that always stays in VCR is the one made in 1980.
But as I looked more closely, the environment of this movie takes me far from the Jane Austen's World. My first comment would be on Mr Darcy's adaptation by Colin Firth. Darcy was not a nice and humble person. He was STIFF and proud. Many people are disgusted by David Rintoul's representation of Darcy-- who has truly captured the essence of the character.
Also Jennifer Ehle in being satirical has lost the playful & thoughtful (both at the same-time) aspects of Elizabeth's personality. Elizabeth Garvie makes you understand Elizabeth Bennet more closely and truly as Austen's Elizabeth.
Other characters which include "Mr Collins", Mrs Bennet, Lady Catherine and Lydia are exaggerations of their Novel selves disturbing the mood of the movie quite often.
If there is a character which is perfectly casted and craved in this version of P& P. Its Ms Bingley. She does a great job. Neither short of , nor more than whats in Novel.
Onthe whole the movie loses big time in Casting and characterization.
The plus points of the movie come from director's own vision of things. For example he shows Mr Bingley and Mr Darcy riding into the community in first scene. some gazes between Mr Darcy and Lizzie are very creatively done and are a fresh air which do not disturb the soul of "Pride and Prejudice".
I thoroughly enjoyed the movie. But its not the one I will watch over and over again. The movie that always stays in VCR is the one made in 1980.
Pride and Prejudice
(1980)
Excellent Adaptation
18 February 2005
It seems that this movie has been completely dipped into the soul of the Novel written by the hands of Jane Austen. This is the closest adaptation and every cast member has portrayed the character to its depth.
I cant help but mention that, being stiff was the character of Mr Darcy, it would have been nice to have him less stiff but "Thumbs up" to David Rintoul. In comparison to Colin Firth: I think the fans just like Colin Firth but thats not Mr Darcy.
The Bennet girls, the parents Mr Collins, the Bingleys, and the DeBourghs are truly represented, A&E movie exaggerates certain aspects which don't fit.
I cant help but mention that, being stiff was the character of Mr Darcy, it would have been nice to have him less stiff but "Thumbs up" to David Rintoul. In comparison to Colin Firth: I think the fans just like Colin Firth but thats not Mr Darcy.
The Bennet girls, the parents Mr Collins, the Bingleys, and the DeBourghs are truly represented, A&E movie exaggerates certain aspects which don't fit.
Jinnah
(1998)
A true Account of History
18 November 2004
Its an excellent biography of Jinnah. The movie covers a lot and carefully picks the historical details required.
As far as "Two Nation theory" is concerned, the idea was there and practiced for a long time. Muslims were hated and killed on the basis of their religion. Jinnah just made Muslims realize this fact and struggled for their freedom. Many people still have problems realizing the existence of Pakistan, which is no one's problem, they can deal with it themselves.
The movie has a marvelous cast and all the characters are correctly depicted. Also it does not try to mock opposing forces that Jinnah faced, like other movies do who make Jinnah an opposing force against Gandhi and Nehru.
A great and True Movie.
As far as "Two Nation theory" is concerned, the idea was there and practiced for a long time. Muslims were hated and killed on the basis of their religion. Jinnah just made Muslims realize this fact and struggled for their freedom. Many people still have problems realizing the existence of Pakistan, which is no one's problem, they can deal with it themselves.
The movie has a marvelous cast and all the characters are correctly depicted. Also it does not try to mock opposing forces that Jinnah faced, like other movies do who make Jinnah an opposing force against Gandhi and Nehru.
A great and True Movie.
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