Almost faultless portrayal of the battle for independence

Rating: 8/10 (24 November 2000)

Being English I didn't expect to enjoy this much, but what I saw was an phenomenal film that kept me mezmerized thoughout. The script, acting, direction are all perfect, even the children turned in stunning performances. The battle scenes are great but they only form a secondary part of the film, the emotional distress to the lead character and the reactions of his friends and family are what really make the film.
An absolute must see,