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rogerebert.suntimes.com - : There has not been an Indian film like ''Bandit Queen'' before - at least not in my experience. The sex and violence set it apart, but even more unusual is the bitter indictment of Indian society, its sexism, and the caste system. Men in the movie seem to regard all women as potential temptresses, and when a man rapes Devi his defense is that ''she said she was itching for it.'' more...
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movie-reviews.colossus.net - : Tightly-paced, powerfully-written, and well-acted, Bandit Queen is a first-rate adventure movie. Like Schindler's List, there is no political diatribe here. Actions and events are allowed to define the social climate. The film manages to grip the audience in a way that no preachy commentary ever will. Devi, as strikingly portrayed by actress Seema Biswas, becomes real, and it doesn't take long for us to feel her seething rage at the mountain of injustices rising above her. I more...
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www.film.u-net.com - : Unlike the majority of movies, Bandit Queen would benefit from a longer running time, giving more background on Phoolan's extraordinary life. As it is, the ferocious anger is palpable, with the unrelenting pace continually twisting the knife of shame a little further. Biswas' performance (her debut) is excellent, a convincing performance of pain, humiliation and retribution. more...
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