Peter Brook's magnum opus- The Mahabharata is a film everyone should watch- not only does it magnificently translate a difficult play on screen, it captures all the inherent philosophies of what is perhaps the greatest epic ever written. The acting is top notch and the style of storytelling unique- the 5 hour running time slips past unnoticed.
One scene which deserves particular mention is the story of Ahbimanyu and the magic disc- it is so wonderfully handled and serves as one of the high points of the movie.
Perhaps the ending slackens the pace a bit, but is still apt and a fitting one.
One scene which deserves particular mention is the story of Ahbimanyu and the magic disc- it is so wonderfully handled and serves as one of the high points of the movie.
Perhaps the ending slackens the pace a bit, but is still apt and a fitting one.