Gandhi [Blu-ray] [Region Free] [2009]

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.

Fantastic film

Awesome

This is a great film and i enjoyed it more this time as I am more knowledgeable about the background events eg the Amritsar massacre, the Quit India campaign.

Gandhi 4K Steelbook. Wow…… this transfer of the 35mm Kodak Eastman is SPECTACULAR. It’s ‘Top Tier Reference Demo’ quality. The movie is incredible of course but in THIS presentation of 4K through a 4K player to a 4K TV …… just ‘wow’. Spectacular. It’s Dolby Vision too and is best viewed I. Dolby Vision. Ignore the ‘Item frequently returned’ that will either be people ripping a copy of the disc, hoping there is a download card or not realising it requires a 4K player. Physical Home media mass production is at an end sadly so 4K is the final & optimal resolution…….. This is the best it has ever looked and the best it ever ‘will’….. Grab this while you can.

Excellent looking steelbook. At a brilliant price.

I got this DVD for my relative as it is one of her best films. Ben Kingsley, a well known talented and respectable actor portrays Gandhi very well and this classic film that won 8 Academy Awards.is directed by the late Richard Attenborough who is well known for nature programmes. It is based on the true story of Mahatma Gandhi, who fought against racial inequality and Indian Independence from the then British Empire. Unless most national leaders who used violence, Gandhi used peaceful methods of civil disobedience forcing the oppressive British imperial regime their true colours and other events that eventually lead from to the birth of India. It begins with Gandhi's youth as a law student to ends as him as the inspirational spirit leader of the Congress Party that helped bring Indian Independence. Although there had been much suffering and tensions between Muslim and Hindu fanatics, the latter of one who would eventually assassinate him, Gandhi and his peaceful methods remains to be legendary and were probably the inspiration of other peaceful freedom and racial equality leaders such as Martin Luther King. His DVD has not have any extras but the movies is nicely restored and remastered with superior sound effects and picture quality. The storyline is well structured and made as close to the true story as possible and this together with great people in the film industry makes this one of the best movies of all time.

Great movie. Incredible 4K image.

J'ai été vraiment transportée par ce film, alors que je connais un peu Gandhi par ailleurs. Seul bémol: l'acteur qui joue le Gandhi de la jeunesse ne lui ressemble pas du tout, si bien que j'ai mis un peu de temps à entrer dans le film. Mes filles ont eu exactement la même impression, c'est donc bien que cela saute aux yeux. Ce que j'ai adoré: les répliques, les détails qui rendent le film parfaitement crédible et nous en apprennent sur ce grand homme. Le film est truffé de citations, de phrases-clés, qu'on pourrait méditer pendant des heures. En voici quelques exemples pour ne citer que celles prononcées par Gandhi: "Quand on lutte pour une juste cause, les gens jaillissent des trottoirs." "C'est notre souffrance qui leur fera comprendre leur injustice." Cette phrase est probablement ma favorite, tant l'histoire de Gandhi, sa vie ne fait que l'illustrer. Il a fait plusieurs grèves de la faim, a été en prison sans jamais renier sa cause, en assumant les conséquences de ses actes. Cette force morale est absolument consternante. En s'adressant au gouvernement britannique: "Vous êtes obligés de nous humilier pour nous contrôler." "Pour gagner l'indépendance, il faut montrer que nous en sommes dignes." "Oeil pour oeil est une règle qui finira par rendre le peuple aveugle." "La voie de la vérité et de l'amour a toujours triomphé dans ce monde." "Peu importe les livres sacrés à condition que Dieu soit aimé": Gandhi a toujours refusé la partition. Il voulait absolument qu'Hindous et Musulmans vivent ensemble. Malheureusement, encore aujourd'hui, certains semblent avoir oublié son enseignement. "Le sel de l'Inde appartient à l'Inde." (sous-entendu et non aux Britanniques) "L'indépendance va bientôt tomber d'un arbre comme une pomme mûre." "La pauvreté est la pire forme de violence." "Les tyrans et les assassins peuvent nous paraitre invincibles, mais à la fin, ils tombent toujours." A ces phrases-clés qui nourrissent l'esprit et le coeur de chacun s'ajoutent les images sublimes, la lumière qui se dégage du film. Après l'avoir visionné, on croirait avoir passé un grand moment avec cet homme, l'avoir mieux connu, avoir souffert et lutté avec lui. On l'aime encore davantage. J'ai adoré également l'explication, sous forme de parabole, racontée par Gandhi à un Hindou qui vient se plaindre des horreurs de la guerre. Je vous la laisse découvrir... Un très bel hommage à cet acteur, cet exemple de la non-violence! Mes enfants de 8 et 11 ans ont été transportés aussi. Un film également à la portée de tous...sur la justice et l'importance de se battre corps et âme pour la faire régner, sans tuer. Peu d'hommes évidemment sont capables d'une telle grandeur morale, mais il en existe quand même. Un récit encore d'actualité et à ne pas oublier si on ne veut pas encore que le monde sombre dans l'horreur.

great service. great product. thank you.

With changing technology I've had the movie Ghandi for many years. So when we changed from VHS to DVD I didn't have the movie for a while. I ordered a 25th anniversary copy recently & have watched this epic movie 3 times. Ghandi is one of my all time favorite iconic hero of the world. Thank you Amazon.

I must have watched this so many times, every time I watch this I get goosebumps. One the person himself and then there is the way the movie has been taken. Build up of events and how it all culminates to the where the move starts from. Had ordered this movie so that my 10 year old daughter can relate to what she is reading in her textbooks. We had a great time watching this together and trying to answer her queries and clarification was really fun. I hope the move has left a lasting impression on her and more clarity on Indian Independence struggle. For a quite a lot of us, Ben Kingsley is probably how Gandhi looked. I am sure he must have lived that role to play it so well. Great movie and must have in your collection and all more if you have school going kids and want them to learn Indian Independence history, please go ahead and order this movie and you will not regret this.

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