Initially, I felt that this movie developed too slow because I am the person who always likes complicated scenes and brisk plot.
However, this movie started to grap my attention when Miss Lizzie and her family were trapped at the highways and didn't know what their next steps would be. Then, the storyline became more exciting when the hero, Sanju appeared and saved the poor family from further disaster.
Then, after viewing the whole movie, I developed another perception towards Sanju. Rather than being the typically ideal hero, Sanju appeared to have too much flaws in his character. He is egoistic and quick in temper. Yet, these flaws made him became more vivid to the audience.
Rather than immediately choosing Miss Lizzie as his soul partner, Sanju actually had a difficult time choosing between Miss Lizzie and Miss Manjula. Manjula was his present lover, and yet, Sanju felt some kind of passion and desires towards Lizzie. Only until the very end of the plot did Sanju make up his mind and chose Lizzie as his true love.
However, rather than just live happily after with Lizzie, Sanju had new conflicts with her. His male ego could not let Lizzie perform and act in public, thinking that letting his wife work outside was a shame to him.Sanju forgot that he did love Lizzie initially due to her talents in performing drama.
Although Sanju opposed Lizzie acting publicly, Lizzie refused to give up on her acting.She alaways had faith in acting.In fact, Lizzie would a symbol in bringing out feminist idea because she never really did surrender to Sanju's demand.She had her stands and principles in her life, which would not change even for the sake of her relationship with Sanju.
In conclusion, "Shakespeare Wallah" was a nice movie to watch if you really knew how to appreciate the subtle message that the characters tried to bring out -- changes (either in poeple's personalities, perceptions or events)are the eternal truth of the world.
By: Chuah Kar Wooi (134185)
B.Ed. (TESL)
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It is surprisingly different and fresh when I read Kar Wooi’s review on this movie! I feel that her reflection on Shakespeare is a matured and critical piece of work. As I read through other friends’ review on this play, most of them, including myself actually find it a boring and monotonous plot line. However, Kar Wooi’s opinions on it attract and provokes me to watch this movie again. What a great job!
Kar Wooi’s word structure and words used are direct to the point. Her descriptions on those character traits are clear and justified. Here, I agree with her where she says that “Lizzie would be a symbol in bringing out feminist idea”. Yes, although it is an early Merchant Ivory film from 1965, most women are portrayed as submissive and fragile, in this movie, Lizzie stands out to be the unique lady where she has her own principles and stands in her life. In fact, she loves with wisdom. Having thought over of her relationship with Sanju, eventually Lizzie chooses her career and does not surrender to Sanju or give up her dreams. This is a provoking theme where Kar Wooi has mentioned in her blog.
Besides, I am deeply impressed by Kar Wooi’s words- changes (either in people’s personalities, perceptions or events) are the eternal truth of the world. Wow, I am really amazed by the power of language or words, which can help to bring out such a wonderful and powerful message. Yes, I strongly agree with her. No matter a thing, a material, a word, a speech or even feeling, they changes every moment at all times. What’s more to people’s personalities, views or the incidents happened everyday? Just as how Shakespeare Wallah has brought out this message by the actors, we can predict or promise for any certainties. For instance, though Sanju loves Lizzie a lot, but his objection on her continue acting has led them into conflicts. Sanju’s bad personalities like bad temper and egoistic are revealed as the play goes. From this point, can we sure of our feelings, or a simple love promise?
In short, I would like to congratulate Kar Wooi for having written such a stimulating and interesting review. Well done!
: Lim Chieng Ping (134188)
I agree with Kar Wooi that "Shakespeare Wallah was a nice movie to watch if you really knew how to appreciate the subtle message that the characters tried to bring out -- changes (either in poeple's personalities, perceptions or events)are the eternal truth of the world.”
Although, this movie is kind of boring because it was filmed in the 1965 and it is in black and white.. Somehow, I still watched it because I need to write a review on it. The only thing that motivated me to watch this movie is my curiosity. I was curious why this movie is set in India. As far as I know, Shakespeare was born in England and spend most of his life in Britain so what does India have anything to do with Shakespeare? That is why I tried my best to pay full attention to the movie. As the movie progressed, I find that my perception on this movie changed. Well…it is not that boring after all. One thing that I like about this movie is the issue that has been raised - modern day’s entertainment vs. the oldies or perhaps “ancient” entertainment. Basically, this movie is about a group of people - the Buckingham Players struggling to perform Shakespearean play in India. During that era, people are no longer interested in watching theatre because of the political changes in India and the film industry in India had reached its golden peak. So, the film industry has a more superior status compared to the theatre.
In conclusion, I think this movie portrays the life of actors and how they struggle for ‘attention’. For me, Shakespearean theatres are good work of art. Therefore, we should experience it and we must have a balance between it with the contemporary entertainment.
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