Gandhi

Ben Kingsley is outstanding. The production values on this grand biopic are very high. It's very long but paced well.

Mahatma Gandhi is definitely a historical figure who is deserving of an overlong biopic. The spiritual and political leader of the Indian independence movement led an eventful life and achieved a great deal, which is the best prerequisite for such a film. And with Ben Kingsley, a very strong actor was found who is really convincing here. It is certainly one of the best roles of his long career. From today's point of view, however, one would certainly have made a few different choices in terms of makeup. I liked the fact that the whole production has a very elaborate look. There are regularly dozens of extras roaming through the frame, and the locations are also varied. What struck me negatively, however, was that the depiction of Gandhi is completely uncritical. He is almost sanctified here as a mystical figure, although there would have been some grounds for criticism despite all his merits. And also, the whole aspect of the division of the country could have moved a little more into focus, according to my taste. Overall, however, this is a good biopic.