"Water" is truly excellent and a wonder to watch. Though it moves slowly, so do glaciers and I felt that is had that type of impact. It is truly sad that a nation such as India which prides itself on secularism, treated Ms. Mehta is such a shabby fashion and that Sri Lanka had the fortitude to allow filming of "Water" there. I strongly suggest that if you see this movie on DVD, please do listen to the Director's commentary. It in itself is moving. I felt very sad indeed and rather ashamed that Ms. Mehta's film sets were destroyed and tossed into the river by Hindu fundamentalists. Surely, we can be bigger than this in India. This sort of pettiness and fanaticism holds back India from fulfilling its rightful destiny at the forefront of nations.
The performances of all the actors were sublime, yet powerful. I was sad that Lisa Ray did not marry John Abraham, but how could see when she saw what house the boat was taking her to? I loved Sarala in her child widow role. Her feistiness and indomitable spirit in the face of tough odds is very life affirming. The ending was a surprise, but a joy to watch. I felt moved to clap and smile when she finally reached the arms of a rather surprised John Abraham. It was also nice to see Waheeda Rehman as well in her brief role as his mother. A beautiful film and the photography and geography of the Sri Lanka were superb as well.
The performances of all the actors were sublime, yet powerful. I was sad that Lisa Ray did not marry John Abraham, but how could see when she saw what house the boat was taking her to? I loved Sarala in her child widow role. Her feistiness and indomitable spirit in the face of tough odds is very life affirming. The ending was a surprise, but a joy to watch. I felt moved to clap and smile when she finally reached the arms of a rather surprised John Abraham. It was also nice to see Waheeda Rehman as well in her brief role as his mother. A beautiful film and the photography and geography of the Sri Lanka were superb as well.