E.M Forster's groundbreaking novel would have made a great film had Lean's style payed any homage to its characters over its visual indulgence. Unfortunately, this one is less about the characters but about scenic beauty. The beauty and the look of this film is certainly masterful, but what divides it from Lean's masterpieces is the predictable character studies. He has a great team of actors under his direction though and that does help the movie out a lot, especially Guiness who sports an excellent performance and Davis in her breakthrough role. As a peaceful reflection of one of cinema's great masters, it works, but as its own epic creation, it fails gloriously.
Review of A Passage to India
