Comments on: A PASSAGE TO INDIA Review – Judy Davis, Peggy Ashcroft, Victor Banerjee d: David Lean http://www.altfg.com/blog/reviews/a-passage-to-india-judy-davis-david-lean-123/ The Oscars, film awards, new releases, Los Angeles screenings, movie classics, gay movies, film festivals, box office, foreign and independent films Sat, 11 Feb 2012 05:29:46 +0000 hourly 1 By: Andre Soareshttp://www.altfg.com/blog/reviews/a-passage-to-india-judy-davis-david-lean-123/#comment-514851 Andre Soares Wed, 16 Feb 2011 06:17:47 +0000 http://www.altfg.com/blog/?p=18846#comment-514851 Hey Louis, I believe many critics didn't like Alec Guinness in "A Passage to India." Now, I'm not sure if that was because they found him miscast or if they found the casting of a British actor as an Indian man unacceptable -- no matter how convincing Guinness' performance. But I believe "A Passage to India" would be worth revisiting. I liked it much, much better the second time around. Hey Louis,
I believe many critics didn't like Alec Guinness in "A Passage to India."
Now, I'm not sure if that was because they found him miscast or if they found the casting of a British actor as an Indian man unacceptable — no matter how convincing Guinness' performance.
But I believe "A Passage to India" would be worth revisiting. I liked it much, much better the second time around.

]]> By: Louishttp://www.altfg.com/blog/reviews/a-passage-to-india-judy-davis-david-lean-123/#comment-514850 Louis Wed, 16 Feb 2011 06:09:44 +0000 http://www.altfg.com/blog/?p=18846#comment-514850 Spot-on review. It's been a while since I've seen the movie, and I don't know that I remember Guinness' performance as fondly as you describe, but I'm open to updating my opinion. Dame Ashcroft, sublime, Judy Davis, without peers. Spot-on review. It's been a while since I've seen the movie, and I don't know that I remember Guinness' performance as fondly as you describe, but I'm open to updating my opinion. Dame Ashcroft, sublime, Judy Davis, without peers.

]]> By: Andre Soareshttp://www.altfg.com/blog/reviews/a-passage-to-india-judy-davis-david-lean-123/#comment-500305 Andre Soares Tue, 19 Oct 2010 21:56:56 +0000 http://www.altfg.com/blog/?p=18846#comment-500305 Thanks for writing, Jennifer. Please note: David Lean was NOT gay. I was making fun of those who apply their simplistic theories to filmmakers with a good eye for art direction, costumes, etc. Addendum: That section of the post has been deleted to avoid any further confusion. Thanks for writing, Jennifer.
Please note: David Lean was NOT gay. I was making fun of those who apply their simplistic theories to filmmakers with a good eye for art direction, costumes, etc.
Addendum: That section of the post has been deleted to avoid any further confusion.

]]> By: Jenniferhttp://www.altfg.com/blog/reviews/a-passage-to-india-judy-davis-david-lean-123/#comment-500304 Jennifer Tue, 19 Oct 2010 20:51:58 +0000 http://www.altfg.com/blog/?p=18846#comment-500304 I have to write because I found Maurice Jarre's music superb and I don't see why it is considered inappropriate.. I loved the music - the sweeping notes portray the magesty of the country, the caves, river, even the railway. To me, the music lifts you along with the majesty of the film. Just my own opinion. You have read the book, I presume. We had to study it in school. Also, why does one have to refer to "gay" or "happy" directors - a good job well done deserves praise... I have to write because I found Maurice Jarre's music superb and I don't see why it is considered inappropriate.. I loved the music – the sweeping notes portray the magesty of the country, the caves, river, even the railway. To me, the music lifts you along with the majesty of the film. Just my own opinion. You have read the book, I presume. We had to study it in school. Also, why does one have to refer to "gay" or "happy" directors – a good job well done deserves praise…

]]> By: emmahttp://www.altfg.com/blog/reviews/a-passage-to-india-judy-davis-david-lean-123/#comment-493512 emma Mon, 20 Sep 2010 20:45:47 +0000 http://www.altfg.com/blog/?p=18846#comment-493512 You know, this is one of my favorite David Lean movies, on a par with "Lawrence of Araba" and "The Bridge on the River Kwai." Lean was able to capture the zeitgeist of the times. I felt like I was there with the British in India. Marvelous. You know, this is one of my favorite David Lean movies, on a par with "Lawrence of Araba" and "The Bridge on the River Kwai."

Lean was able to capture the zeitgeist of the times. I felt like I was there with the British in India. Marvelous.

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