VividSimon Simply Perfect

FeistyUpper If you don't like this, we can't be friends.

Chirphymium It's entirely possible that sending the audience out feeling lousy was intentional

Voxitype Good films always raise compelling questions, whether the format is fiction or documentary fact.

muvi-fan-73 Tone, Script & Story: In ancient India ruled by British, tax was collected from farmers residing in villages. In one of such villages Bhuvan resided, who challenged British officer that if Bhuvans team win's against British team in the game of cricket, the British would exempt them (villagers) from paying any tax for three years (tiguna lagaan). The other condition was in case of loss the Bhuvan's team wud required to pay dugna lagaan (twice). The movie takes us on further journey which include love, faith, deception, drama, team game, help and so on..The essence of India and its villages is captured really well. Every character acting has been carved well. It would have been an even more delicious treat, if I would have found out if the story was real, sadly it was not.What is common between the movies Dangal and Lagaan? Without taking time one would answer, they both contain Aamir. I would like to put, there's one more thing. It is the knowledge of game. They are wrestling and cricket. It's a treat when knowledge is imparted, along with entertainment.Direction, Screenplay, Cinematography: As discussed earlier, the mentioned factors capture well the essence of India. Music: Music is very good. Acting: Acting captures what is required by script from all leads.Final Verdict: It gives you a glimpse and essence of ancient India. It is worth adding to your collection.

DG_Boy Really guys it's an fantastic and wonderful film with my favourite sport cricket and really very brilliant acting by Aamir khan.Its an Oscar deserving film.The story was good. The direction was awesome from Gowariker.The screenplay was nice.The songs and dialogues were good.I admit that this film is a little long but believe me not even a sec I feeled bored.And now comes to the acting what can I say about Aamir khan man wonderful and brilliant acting by him.See really i swear I am not a fan of Aamir khan but really I have to praise him.He really acted like a village guy.So overall friends this is a must watch film.Really you all will love this one and one will dislike this one.

kushal agarwal This is my First Review for a movie. Although I don't have much emotion and time to write a review I think this movie deserved to be known from the eyes of the biggest Fan. The movie is an Epic and I considered it as my top 5 favorite of all time.(The Godfather, The shawshank Redemption, The Dark Knight,Fight Club are other four.) The Movie is underrated because of its limitation to receive global Viewership. It deserved to nominate for Oscar more than most of the movies that have been nominated. The plot is epic and the actors have played there part very well. The music by A.R Rahman and the Lyrics by Javed Akhtar is extra Ordinary. The kind of sentiments we have for cricket, Social discrimination, Love Triangle have been depicted in an fabulous way. The movie captures the heart of India and for me is the best Indian movie ever been made.

SnoopyStyle The year is 1893 in a small village in the heart of India. A British Cantonment bordered the village. They protect the local Raja from neighboring Rajas as well as the other Rajas. So they are able to demand Lagaan (tax) from the hard-upon local villagers. There is a drought but the cruel arrogant Captain Andrew Russell (Paul Blackthorne) doesn't care and doubles the Lagaan. Local villager Bhuvan (Aamir Khan) rallies the villagers to appeal to the Raja. There they witness their first game of cricket played by the British. Russell offers to forgive the Lagaan for the entire province for the next three years if Bhuvan can lead a team to beat the British. If the villagers lose, he will triple the Lagaan. Few villagers believe in the gamble except for Gauri (Gracy Singh) who loves Bhuvan. The captain's sister Elizabeth (Rachel Shelley) comes to teach the hopeless villagers how to play the foreigner's game.Indian movies are not usually my thing but this one works very well. I'm still not a big fan of the Bollywood song and dance. However the story works here. The Captain is a bit of a cartoon who needs to be a better villain. The love story is good but the love triangle needs to hold off its resolution. The game is pretty much a Bad News Bear situation where all the disparate players join together. The game is interesting. They made it compelling and almost understandable.