mjdk2
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The timing of this movie, is quite poignant considering that India is facing similar issues today as they did in 1971.
It is refreshing to see that good movies are still made, albeit not in Hollywood.
I watched this movie while on an aircraft crossing the Atlantic. Normally I watch movies to help me fall asleep - but this one kept me glued to the screen for the entire movie.
The story could have been more detailed, but considering that Sam Manekshaw´s career lasted 41 years - I suppose you cannot go into minutae.
The movie starts off with Sam Manekshar as a young man in the military academy that was still run by the British back then.
It then gradually moves on as India progresses as an independent nation. The most interesting part that we non Indians probably never think of was that not only did India get divided into two nations so did the army. Military personnel had to decide whether to stay in the Indian army or join the Pakistan army - it is doubtful that former colleagues and friends knew that one day they would become enemies.
Sam Manekshaw, however, was one of the few that prpobably foresaw this scenario which enabled him to successfully defend India in the 1971 war.
The cinematography is excellent as is the case with most great Bollywood movies. There are some original clips which gives it elements of a documentary - but i think they managed to weave it in well and it adds to the movie.
Wonderfull movie!
It is refreshing to see that good movies are still made, albeit not in Hollywood.
I watched this movie while on an aircraft crossing the Atlantic. Normally I watch movies to help me fall asleep - but this one kept me glued to the screen for the entire movie.
The story could have been more detailed, but considering that Sam Manekshaw´s career lasted 41 years - I suppose you cannot go into minutae.
The movie starts off with Sam Manekshar as a young man in the military academy that was still run by the British back then.
It then gradually moves on as India progresses as an independent nation. The most interesting part that we non Indians probably never think of was that not only did India get divided into two nations so did the army. Military personnel had to decide whether to stay in the Indian army or join the Pakistan army - it is doubtful that former colleagues and friends knew that one day they would become enemies.
Sam Manekshaw, however, was one of the few that prpobably foresaw this scenario which enabled him to successfully defend India in the 1971 war.
The cinematography is excellent as is the case with most great Bollywood movies. There are some original clips which gives it elements of a documentary - but i think they managed to weave it in well and it adds to the movie.
Wonderfull movie!
I cannot say that I ever was a fan of SNL. On very rare occasions they have a nugget that is actually funny. That said, since lot of great comedians got their start there I was intrigued.
This movie is snapshot of the hours leading up to the debut of Saturday Night Live. It shows all the chaos and disorganization that was going on behind the scenes as well as the egos and eccentricities of the actors that would become world famous. Assuming that the movie is factual it is a miracle that SNL ever took off.
It also shows, what has become apparent to most people in the last few months, that the majority of actors are irritating and annoying. Most of them are a bunch of eccentric dummies and this movie reinfoces that.
This movie is snapshot of the hours leading up to the debut of Saturday Night Live. It shows all the chaos and disorganization that was going on behind the scenes as well as the egos and eccentricities of the actors that would become world famous. Assuming that the movie is factual it is a miracle that SNL ever took off.
It also shows, what has become apparent to most people in the last few months, that the majority of actors are irritating and annoying. Most of them are a bunch of eccentric dummies and this movie reinfoces that.
Endless dribble about a subject that only very few still care about.
To say DB Cooper is the most famous person and the one who uncovers his identity is the second one - is just dumb. Nobody in our generation cares about this nonsense.
To say DB Cooper is the most famous person and the one who uncovers his identity is the second one - is just dumb. Nobody in our generation cares about this nonsense.