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It's difficult to make an epic film on a small budget and even Scott's striking talent is never quite able to keep pace with his ambition.

Ben Kingsley excels as the unassuming hero who leads his countrymen to freedom from British rule using peaceful means, however you can't help but be disappointed by other aspects of the film.

Both Losey and Pinter are less interested in the romance itself than in the way its illicit nature exposes the class divide.

Plotless, fluffy, pseudo-sentimental rubbish.

Essentially, the film is weak on detail and strong on personality, although, even that, promises more than it delivers.

There are few surprises except for good writing, engaging stories and brilliant performances by stalwarts of UK drama.

Deepa Mehta brings her Indian influence to what is otherwise a standard bit of middle-aged navel gazing.

It feels alienated by the nature of its concerns, as if locked in a fancy dress trunk.