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Gandhi (1982) Rank 3 Reviews

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Movie critics combined give Gandhi (1982) a score of 3.4026 out of 4

based on (19) reviews

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DVD Clinic ("Professor Steve")

This biographical epic of famous pacifist Mahatma Gandhi follows him from his early years as a struggling British-trained lawyer in South Africa to eventually becoming the leader of India and freeing the country from British rule using his patented ...read the complete Gandhi movie review at DVD Clinic ("Professor Steve")

EmanuelLevy.com (Emanuel Levy)

Despite an intelliegnt performance by Ben Kingsley in the lead, Attenborousgh's biopic is disappointingly conventional, failing to illuminate the venerable leader or the socio-political context in which he lived. ...read the complete Gandhi movie review at EmanuelLevy.com (Emanuel Levy)

Oscar Guy (Wesley Lovell)

Every bit the biopic that Patton was, Gandhi is emotionally engaging but taxing on the viewer's stamina. Ben Kingsley is astounding. ...read the complete Gandhi movie review at Oscar Guy (Wesley Lovell)

TV Guide's Movie Guide (--)

Despite an intelligent title performance by Ben Kingsley and impressive cinematography in the manner of David Lean, this huge, clunky biopic offers less than meets the eye. ...read the complete Gandhi movie review at TV Guide's Movie Guide (--)

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