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 phenominal movie-A passage to India Nov 30, 2008
This is one of my very favorite movies of all time. It shows a sharp contrast between India and the snobbery of the British who occupied it. The characters are beautifully done--Adela, who travels to India with her future mother-in-law, Mrs Moore. Adela came to India to find out her real feelings for Ronnie, Mrs. Moore's son. While there, she meets Dr Asiz and Mr. Fielding and the mysterious, mystical Professor Godbolli. Dr Asiz invites Mrs Moore and Adela to a picnic at the Marabar Hills, and while there Adela hides in a dark cave and escapes down the hill, accusing Dr. Asiz of rape. Mr. Fielding believes him innocent, and resigns from "The Club"--in effect, from snobbish English society. Fabulous photography, great actors, and a great story---don't miss it.
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The last film from the great David Lean - a must-have! Sep 15, 2008
David Lean's first film in 14 years was to be his final - and was nominated for 11 Oscars, winning 2, (Supporting Actress Peggy Ashcroft and Music Score Maurice Jarre. An excellent adaptation of the E.M. Forster novel, purists may quibble with some changes Lean made in his screenplay. However, the recreation of 1920s India under British control is breathtakingly beautiful and it's an intriguing story. Along the way, the appalling British attitude towards the locals underlines the plot. The DVD has been remastered in high definition and seems to look better than its original theatrical release. Excellent bonus features include interviews with some of the first-rate cast and a contemporary interview with Lean. There is also a detailed audio-commentary from producer Richard Goodwin. Lean is the master director who has inspired others like Steven Spielberg and George Lucas. While leisurely paced, A PASSAGE TO INDIA remains a major achievement in cinema.
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 Movie: 3.75/5 Picture Quality: 4.25/5 Sound Quality: 3.5/5 Extras: 4.5/5 Sep 14, 2008
Version: U.S.A / Region A, B, C
Aspect ratio: 1.66:1
MPEG-4 AVC BD-50
Running time: 2:43:57
Movie size: 36,40 GB
Disc size: 47,09 GB
Average video bit rate: 22.96 Mbps
Dolby TrueHD Audio English xxxx kbps 5.1 / 48kHz / 16-bit (AC3 Core: 5.1 / 48kHz / 448kbps)
Dolby TrueHD Audio French xxxx kbps 5.1 / 48kHz / 16-bit (AC3 Core: 5.1 / 48kHz / 448kbps)
Dolby Digital Audio English 192 kbps 2.0 / 48kHz
Subtitles: English / English SDH / French (Parisian) / Spanish (Latin American)
#Commentary with Producer Richard Goodwin
#Reflections on David Lean (SD, 8 min.)
#Reflections on David Lean (SD, 8 min.)
#An Epic Takes Shape (HD, 11 min.)
#An Indian Affair (HD, 14 min.)
#Only Connect: A Vision of India (HD, 11 min.)
#Casting a Classic (HD, 11 min.)
#David Lean: Shooting with the Master (HD, 13 min.)
#The David Lean Collection (HD, 2 min.)
#Beyond the Passage: Picture-in-Picture Graphics Track
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A Passage to India 2 disc edition Jul 03, 2008
Truly one of the most beautiful and treasured films in my library....the new restored print is excellent and the extras are worth the modest DVD price paid. David Lean was a great director and this is only one of his many masterpieces.
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Flawless and Timeless Jun 10, 2008
This is a timeless piece, a flawless production, and a message to all on the issue of discrimination and how to fight it.
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