Should they remake Gandhi?

grizzlyofalaska · Apr 1st, 2008, 23:10

Hi Guys,

Gandhi arrived in thye world when he was needed most. Now once again this world's poor need him again. More so than ever before.

Should we remake Gandhi, the movie?

Your Thoughts!

Aishah · Apr 1st, 2008, 23:15

Grizzly - I've moved your thread into a more appropriate Forum..

grizzlyofalaska · Apr 1st, 2008, 23:17

Aishah,

I like this forum

Sama · Apr 1st, 2008, 23:59

I think the world's poor needs another Gandhi, not another Gandhi the Movie.

steven_ber · Apr 1st, 2008, 23:59

You seem to be sure Gandhi was a success, Gandhi and many Indian people may disagree.

PeakXV · Apr 2nd, 2008, 00:00

Why Not! There is so much material in his life and thus so many angles/views with which you could use. On the other hand, it would be pretty hard to top the last epic effort. I think I read somewhere that the only glaring factual error in the 1982 movie was the inclusion of some Ambassador autos in the 1940's Calcutta riot scenes.

Even though India is changing slowly, today it would take much more of an effort & much more costly to keep the scenes factual in a remake. Of course present day computer animation technology might take some of the 'organization worries' out of the funeral & riot shoots.

grizzlyofalaska · Apr 2nd, 2008, 00:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by YogaGal

I think the world's poor needs another Gandhi, not another Gandhi the Movie.

I agree. But the real Gandhi will be hard to locate in current western world

So i will settle for a movie

And i think Michael Moore should direct that movie!

Quote:

Originally Posted by steven_ber

You seem to be sure Gandhi was a success, Gandhi and many Indian people may disagree.

Yes sadly. Gandhi is now opendly critisised by modern indian politician.

However, globaly people agree with Gandhi

Quote:

Originally Posted by PeakXV

Why Not! There is so much material in his life and thus so many angles/views with which you could use. On the other hand, it would be pretty hard to top the last epic effort. I think I read somewhere that the only glaring factual error in the 1982 movie was the inclusion of some Ambassador autos in the 1940's Calcutta riot scenes.

Even though India is changing slowly, today it would take much more of an effort & much more costly to keep the scenes factual in a remake though. Of course present day computer animation technology might take some of the 'organization worries' out of the funeral & riot shoots.

Yes peak good technical analysis but what if Michael Moore do it? He will spin the truth and make it shine. Even without technology.

Sama · Apr 2nd, 2008, 00:31

Rajmohan Gandhi will be speaking on "The Gandhi You May Not Know" near me soon. he said he will speculate on what his grandfather might recommend on today's issues.

will be interesting I'm sure

Uncle_Martin · Apr 2nd, 2008, 00:39

There is a snappy cliche which runs "history repeats itself, first as a tragedy, then as a farce" ,

The_Londoner · Apr 2nd, 2008, 01:12

Just a thought, do you think Gandhi would be happy with modern India?

Movie? I think the epic classic would be hard to top..

grizzlyofalaska · Apr 2nd, 2008, 01:17

A remake will implant an old idea of peACE IN A NEW FORM. This idea WILL INNOVATE ITSELF AND PROSPOR.

The question is do we need Gandhi. not will it beat the classic movie.

Nick-H · Apr 2nd, 2008, 01:18

How could he ever even begin to be happy with such unprincipled government and corruption.

Shiver me Timbers · Apr 2nd, 2008, 01:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by grizzlyofalaska

So i will settle for a movie

And i think Michael Moore should direct that movie!

Please no.

shashank.aggarwal · Apr 2nd, 2008, 01:25

Why should there be technical problems ? Period movies are made all the time and many movies are their in India cinema where Gandhi is shown as a character albeit not the main one..

grizzlyofalaska · Apr 2nd, 2008, 01:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shiver me Timbers

Please no.

oh yes!!!

Apr 1st, 2008, 23:10	#1
grizzlyofalaska Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: lONDON Posts: 151	Should they remake Gandhi? Hi Guys, Gandhi arrived in thye world when he was needed most. Now once again this world's poor need him again. More so than ever before. Should we remake Gandhi, the movie? Your Thoughts!

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Aishah She-who-must-be-obeyed! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Jaisalmer Posts: 5,699	Grizzly - I've moved your thread into a more appropriate Forum.. __________________ "Life can only be understood backwards, but it must be lived forwards."

Apr 1st, 2008, 23:17	#3
grizzlyofalaska Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: lONDON Posts: 151	Appropriate Forum Aishah, I like this forum

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Sama a pain in the asana Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: the India inside my heart Posts: 5,545	I think the world's poor needs another Gandhi, not another Gandhi the Movie. __________________ *My India, 2005-2008* sama: Pali/Sanskrit: that state of consciousness which reflects neither attachment nor aversion

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PeakXV Naan.tering Nabob Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Abode of Glooscap Posts: 4,515	Why Not! There is so much material in his life and thus so many angles/views with which you could use. On the other hand, it would be pretty hard to top the last epic effort. I think I read somewhere that the only glaring factual error in the 1982 movie was the inclusion of some Ambassador autos in the 1940's Calcutta riot scenes. Even though India is changing slowly, today it would take much more of an effort & much more costly to keep the scenes factual in a remake. Of course present day computer animation technology might take some of the 'organization worries' out of the funeral & riot shoots. __________________ What lies behind us and what lies ahead of us are tiny matters compared to what lives within us. ~ Oliver Wendell Holmes Don't go to India ~ Pre-trip Warnings & Misconceptions?

Apr 2nd, 2008, 00:31	#8
Sama a pain in the asana Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: the India inside my heart Posts: 5,545	Rajmohan Gandhi will be speaking on "The Gandhi You May Not Know" near me soon. he said he will speculate on what his grandfather might recommend on today's issues. will be interesting I'm sure

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Uncle_Martin Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: W.MidsUK Posts: 103	There is a snappy cliche which runs "history repeats itself, first as a tragedy, then as a farce" ,

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The_Londoner Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: London, UK Posts: 292	Just a thought, do you think Gandhi would be happy with modern India? Movie? I think the epic classic would be hard to top.. __________________ Idle mind is a Devil's workshop.

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grizzlyofalaska Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: lONDON Posts: 151	The motive A remake will implant an old idea of peACE IN A NEW FORM. This idea WILL INNOVATE ITSELF AND PROSPOR. The question is do we need Gandhi. not will it beat the classic movie.

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Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 28,420	How could he ever even begin to be happy with such unprincipled government and corruption. __________________ . Just one member of the IndiaMike Mod Team

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shashank.aggarwal Maha Guru Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: ~ Dilli ~ Posts: 5,932	Why should there be technical problems ? Period movies are made all the time and many movies are their in India cinema where Gandhi is shown as a character albeit not the main one.. __________________ Travelogue - Around India Random Reviews

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