Aamir Khan,
Amin Hajee,
Amisha Patel,
Coral Beed,
Rani Mukherjee
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This period epic is a tale of friendship, love, loss and betrayal set against the backdrop of the Indian Mutiny of 1857. It centers on the friendship between an Indian soldier and British commander Wi... read more
DVD Release Date: April 28, 2009
Stats: 160 reviews
It was beautifully shot, and the message was a positive one. Unfortunately, I have a lot of gripes that prevent me from thoroughly enjoying it. For instance, the voice over narration, which was probably there for an illiterate audience who didn't speak a word of English, felt lik... read more
An interesting movie that centralizes around the friendship between two individuals, one Indian and the other British, during British colonial India. Mangal Pandey saved William Gordon's life, and the two become good friends. Exhausted by many years of cruel tyranny, an uprisin... read more
To be honest, movies like Braveheart and Spartacus are really not a whole lot better than this. And Spartacus, at least, is definitely inferior to this one. An entertaining Bollywood epic with musical numbers.
A gorgeously lensed, well-structured audience-pleaser that harks back to classic Hollywood blockbusters of the '50s and '60s. Full Review
This is a big, spectacular film that may even be an education for American audiences. We see little historical spectacle from Hollywood these days and hopefully Bollywood will help fill the gap.
A rousing, well-made epic that deserves to find a wider audience in this country. Full Review
A lush, dashing melodrama based on the Sepoy Mutiny of 1857; beautiful costumes, dance, photography. Full Review
The movie never finds the right balance between momentum and exposition, and way too much historical information has been crammed into voice-over narration. Full Review
The Rising succeeds in entertaining and educating audiences about an important turning point in Indian history. However, where it stumbles is in its inability to engage on an emotional level. Full Review
A rousing, if melodramatic, history lesson. Full Review
Anti-imperialist Bollywood winner Full Review
[A]n electrifying testament to the unstoppable power of the individual to make a difference. Full Review
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