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Far Pavillions

Ben Cross (Actor), Amy Irving (Actor) | Rated: Unrated | Format: VHS Tape
3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)

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The first happy day in the adult life of Anjuli (Amy Irving) is the day her husband's body is set on fire. Her rich and powerful husband, the Rana of Bhitor (Rossano Brazzi), is ritually immolated in a lavish ceremony where his other wife, Anjuli's half sister, is expected to commit ritual suttee. Only after she is released from her marriage is Anjuli free to follow her heart. Based on M.M. Kaye's beloved novel, The Far Pavilions tells the haunting love story of Anjuli and Ash (Ben Cross) against the spectacular backdrop of mid-19th-century colonial India, replete with accurate historical and cultural details. Full of battle, treachery, intrigue, passion, and prejudice, the film brims with stunning sights, from the peaks of the Himalayas to the famed palaces of Bhitor, remarkable battle scenes, and royal pageantry, including a lavish, several-day-long traditional Hindu wedding where the groom enters on an elephant. The all-star cast, including Omar Sharif, Sir John Gielgud, and Rupert Everett, truly brings the novel to life.

This two-DVD set includes interactive menus, a scene index, production notes, and a Kaye biography and book list. Originally released for television in 1984, The Far Pavilions has inspired viewers to travel to India, plus it has been included in numerous university courses because of its postcolonial and multicultural themes. This film will appeal to viewers interested in postcolonialism or Indian history and culture as well as anyone who loves a good romance. --Tara Chace

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4.0 out of 5 stars great movie, terrible DVD July 4 2003
By Rick
Format:DVD
i was so looking forward to the DVD verison of this film. i had taped the entire 6 hours when it was on HBO so many years ago. i missed the narrater intoducing the next parts, and the picture quality, which i expected to be outstanding didn't happen. they took a print and ran it to a DVD, no fixing, no nothing. when i want to watch this one, i put in the old VCR tape, it's better and clearer than the DVD. hard to believe! the people that put this one together didn't give a "flip" about the movie.to bad...
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4.0 out of 5 stars The Far Pavilions Aug 25 2012
By piscesman1946
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
I had read both volumes of this book by M. M. Kaye and enjoyed them immensely. The "movie" version followed the book very closely and captured both the romance and the setting of the novel. It would have been nice if the DVD had been in HD.
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3.0 out of 5 stars A visual treat lacking spark Jan 6 2002
By Renee V. Cox
Format:DVD
I approached this film with anticipation, for the book by M.M. Kaye, which I have yet to read, had such excellent reviews. I would have to say this movie was extremely good and the scenery compelling. The second half of the six-hour film seemed to move along better than the first half. Most of the performances were very good, but I was let down by Amy Irving's performance in the leading romantic role. Irving is an actress who is one of my favourites and I was disappointed because she seemed curiously lacking in animation. The love scenes between her and Ash, which should have been breathtaking, were short on passion. Ben Cross as Ash was quite good but he too could have been more lively in his role of a fiery and insubordinate soldier of the Raj torn by childhood ties with India.

Yet there were marvelous scenes, such as the caravan of the wedding party, and the suttee near the end of the film. The battle scenes, especially in Afghanistan, were excellent. The technical quality of the DVD I watched was top notch. But the pace occasionally dragged. There also seemed to be annoying gaps in motivation which may have been lost in the transition from novel to the screen.

I would like to give this film more stars, but for all the money that must have been spent in the production, the story should have had more drive.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Great Movie
But, do yourself a favour and read the book first, there is a lot left out of the movie, due to the nature of books being converted to movies in general. Read more
Published 18 months ago by BobbyCanuck
4.0 out of 5 stars I agree with all the comments
I have seen this movie in French few years ago and I have always considered that it was a good movie about India of the years 1850-1900. Read more
Published on Jun 16 2005 by Micheline Montreuil
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing! Brings Colonial India To Life.
As a great fan of the book, I was slightly apprehensieve about seeing the TV series. However, I really feel it does the book justice and brings the characters and India to life... Read more
Published on Feb 26 2003 by Natalie.
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Miniseries - Ben Cross is awsome!
For criticism purposes, it has to be understood WHEN the novel was written, and also the fact that this movie is based ON A NOVEL, it does not intent to be a documentary, but a... Read more
Published on Jan 25 2003
5.0 out of 5 stars The Far Pavilions
The acting is superb, India is the beautiful backdrop for this miniseries and the cinematography is glorious.
A Must See!

DGW

Published on Dec 23 2002 by D. G. Welch
4.0 out of 5 stars The Far Pavilions
This movie is fantastic. I saw it a few years ago and I fell in love with the story. My name actually was chosen after my parents saw it while my mom was pregnant. Read more
Published on Oct 25 2002 by "julibaby"
5.0 out of 5 stars Nicely done
This was a movie I first saw on TV as a child. It captivated me at the time and still does. It is one of the reasons I remain interested academically in this region of the world... Read more
Published on Oct 9 2002 by Dee
1.0 out of 5 stars Spectacular scenery and little else
When buying on the Internet and relying heavily on reviews, there's always a chance of getting duped into buying a real turkey from time to time. Read more
Published on Aug 29 2002
4.0 out of 5 stars A TALE OF ROMANCE AND DERRING DO IN COLONIAL INDIA...
Based upon M. M. Kayes best selling novel of the same name, this film is well acted and absorbing. It is a story set during the time of the British Raj in India. Read more
Published on Dec 30 2001 by Lawyeraau
2.0 out of 5 stars Visual feast, but no depth to plot or to characters
If you are looking for a movie with sumptuous landscapes and costumes, exotic locales and characters, and a highly romanticized story, this fits perfectly. Read more
Published on Dec 26 2001 by bookjunkiereviews
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