Rang De Basanti

This movie is about a young woman from England who comes to Indian on her own to make a Documentary about her Grandfather's Diary written in the 1920s about the Indian Independence. She chooses a group of friends to assist her with the project, who believe that the Revolution had nothing to do with them and their current lives in the India of today. Through the process, the find that not only do they have much in common with the characters they play in the film, but that they too must make a stand for what they believe it. It was one of the most beautiful and moving films I have seen in some time, and had a lot of humor mixed in between the powerful images and messages. I would recommend this film highly to anyone, even non-fans of Bollywood. Another stunning performance by Aamir Kahn.

This is one of the best movies I've seen in some time!! I always liked Aamir Khan, but now I am a total fan!! I love Sharukh Khan, he is handsome, whimsical, a good actor, endearing......but Aamir Khan is an actor's actor! I also saw "Gajini" recently, and was blown away at his range. This movie is a great look at the younger generation of Indians and the angst they have along with any other group of young people you might pick around the world. They are carefree, happy go lucky, and don't take life too seriously until a young British woman comes to India to make a film about their history. What happens shakes up their lives forever. I use this film in my classroom as well. It's a wonderful, entertaining, and life changing film. See it.

It's an anti-India movie disguised as something else, beware.

This is a brilliant movie which superimposes the atrocities of British occupation of India with that of modern India frought with corruption and oppression. The key message is of course if you don't like what is going on in your government get involved and perhaps change it from within. The teachings of Gandhi of peaceful non-violent non-cooperation and "resist not evil" seem hardly effective in solving the corruption of government in India or the U.S. especially when peaceful protest is suppressed and even outlawed. No one of course condones the actions of these 5 youth who have awakened. But the time is coming when the disenfranchised rise up and over-thrown their oppressors whether it is a fascist government or fake democracy, and some will martyr themselves to awake their fellow countryman to permanent change.

Rang De Basanti is a very excellent film! I originally rented it from Netflix and was so blown away I had to purchase it. I am from the USA, but am a big fan of films from India. I have watched many and bought quite a few. I say this so that it is clear that I am not a first time purchaser. I purchased an "all region" version with English subtitles. Although I am used to innacurate translations, I must say that I am very disappointed with this particular DVD. They dubbed in Hindi (I think) OVER some of the English parts and there weren't any subtitles for these parts of the movie. Other parts of the movie just didn't have ANY subtitles, and I don't mean a line here or there but large sections. As I said, I LOVE this movie, but English speakers beware. I don't remember if there were any Region 1's available, but if so, buy those!

A brilliant Hindi film, though the plot device upon which the second half of the film depends, is somewhat weakly introduced to the overall plot.to the extent that some may say is a bit unfair to the unsuspecting viewer. Nevertheless, it is well worth buying this remarkable film to see exactly what I mean. Few Western films could manage to keep ones attention for as long as this movie is, so all things considered it is undeniably excellent.

I can't stress this enough. This is an absolute masterpiece of a film! I loved every moment of it! Will teach you an important life lesson: stand up for what is just and true, you must be brave and take the first step when no one else seems willing...

This is one of the best movie I have ever watched. Imposing the work,the concept of freedom fighters in todays corrupt India...story line is fabulous, acting is great, songs are wonderful. Aamir Khan has done an excellent job with comedy and serious role. Rest of the actors have done justice to their role. I rather not give away the story. I have already watched this movie 3 times and will watch often..it's a got to have movie..