Lagaan rates as one of my top three favorite Hindi movies, along with Devdas and Mohabbatein. Though I am a Caucasian American, my Kutchi wife has evangelized me with scores of Hindi movies in the almost six years of our marriage. While many of them are wonderful (Pardes, DDLJ, Phir Bi Dil Hai Hindustani, Umrao Jaan, Dil Se, Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam, Sholay, Don, Dev, 1942, Roja, Hey Ram, Bombay, Mere Naam Joker, and many, many more), but few stand out as wonderfully written, directed, acted, choreographed, filmed and translated as Lagaan. I heartily recommend it to anyone curious about Hindi films.
Aamir Khan's attention to detail is fantastic, as is his energetic portrayal of a young man fed up with the status quo and willing to risk all for a chance to cast the burdensome yoke of British taxation off his village. Revolution without significant bloodshed, beautiful cinematography and choreography, excellent costuming, an intriguing love triangle, and a captivating story line ... all this and an edge-of-your-seat cricket match! Who could ask for more?!
score 10/10
dmichaelpaxton 30 December 2005
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