Simply Simple... there lies its greatness.

Rating: 8/10 (9 November 2005)

I had been wanting to see this movie for a long time. I knew it was not a hit... I knew there were many people pathetically ripping this film apart. But the trailers made me see nothing to complain. Finally I did see this movie... And by Jove, I was astounded by its utter simplicity. There are no melodramatic moments... no harsh musics raising a staccato. The movie begins... and ends... in the most unpretentious manner. And that's its beauty. Only one with the right "eyes" can see this movie.
Brad Pitt has given a finely nuanced performance, he is as subtle as is required. The other person who caught my attention is the traitor... his character shows the plight of many in the Indian subcontinent.
On the whole, this film gives a real account of what actually happened... no embellishments... no down-playings. If you are tired of all the superhero action flicks or the Almighty American Animations, this one is for you.