Lagaan (UK)

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Once upon a time in India
Certificate: PG
Running Time: 215 mins
Retail Price: £19.99
Release Date:
Content Type: Movie

Synopsis:
The year is 1893. Champaner a small farming village in Central India. On the outskirts of the village stands a British cantonment, commanded by Captain Russell (Paul Blackthorne) - an arrogant and capricious man who wields the power of life and death over the villages under his jurisdiction.

Fought by a group of unlikely heroes led by Bhuvan (Aamir Khan), an enigmatic young farmer with courage born of conviction - and a dream in his heart. Helped by Elizabeth (Rachel Shelley), an English rose who came to India and lost her heart, and Bhuvan`s pillar of strength, Gauri (Gracy Singh), the young and perky village girl who dreams only of a home with the man she loves.

A story of extraordinary circumstances thrust upon ordinary people. Adversity faces with fortitude and injustice with dignity. Faith and courage come face to face with arrogance and ruthlessness... and the human spirit triumphs.

Winner: Best Indian Disc - DVD Reviewer Awards 2002

Special Features:
Deleted Scenes
Filmographies
Trailers

Directed By:
Ashutosh Gowariker

Written By:
K.P. Saxena
Ashutosh Gowariker
Sanjay Dayma
Kumar Dave

Starring:
Raghuvir Yadav
Kulbhushan Kharbanda
Suhasini Mulay
Paul Blackthorne
Rachel Shelley
Gracy Singh
Aamir Khan

Casting By:
Danielle Roffe
Uma Da Cunha

Soundtrack By:
A.R. Rahman

Director of Photography:
Anil Mehta

Editor:
Ballu Saluja

Costume Designer:
Bhanu Athaiya

Production Designer:
Nitin Desai

Producer:
Aamir Khan

Executive Producer:
Reena Datta

Distributor:
Columbia / Tristar

Your Opinions and Comments

10 / 10

A great epic tale that is both entertaining and engaging. Destined to be a modern classic, this movie is probably one of my favourite films of all time. I have not seen No Mans Land but it would have had to be something extraordinary to beat this movie and amelie for the best foreign film oscar. Aamir Khan is a great actor and it shows in this movie. He is over 35 years old but can play a young man brilliantly.

The Video is brilliant and much better than the pirate version.
Columbia have done a good job with the print. The print isnt crystal clear but that was destined to happen when you are dealing with a film that is 3hrs 40mins long. Its as good as can be. The region 2 picture could have been better seeing as its split onto 2 discs.

The sound is brilliant and i have no complaints at all. Very clear and magnificent during the song sequences.

Overall a superb package although i would have like to have seen more extras. The one deleted scene is long and well worth seeing.

posted by dicanio on 27/5/2002 22:44