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Very interesting film. Was caught on the premise when seeing the trailer but unsure as to what the outcome would be for the showing. As it turns out, it was a very good film.

It’s fine. It's literally the definition of a fine movie. You’ve seen it before, you know every beat and outcome before the characters even do. Only question is how much escapism you’re looking for.

after years, basic virtue is flavor of this series. a mixture between love story and fascinated India, force of feelings and strong rules of a society, magnificent images and precise acting. it is an exercise to explore the nuances of impressions about India and it remains an inspired exercise. in same measure, it is a definition of East with the instruments of European vision. slices of magic, drama isles, a beautiful princess and a hansom knight, air of music and sacrifices. window to an universe, it is delicate and tender. romanticism is its key. and the heart of its shadow - flavor. a good option for a Sunday afternoon.

I agree with the previous comment. When the miniseries aired, I was dating an Indian girl, and with her whole family we would watch every episode. I read the book years later, and was impressed at how accurately the miniseries followed the book. When it came out on video, it had been years since I saw the original, but I knew something was missing. I hope it is re-released in its entire length.While it is hard to believe Amy Irving as an Indian princess, the acting is superb, the sets are magnificent and the camera work captures it all. This set a standard for TV-miniseries that has never been equaled.

I saw this one on television shortly after it was made, in the 80s, and I was happily surprised when it appeared on DVD. Like the book, the series doesn't have any deeply intellectual hidden layers (as far as I know), but it's a quality product in its kind and a great romantic story with some action too. The English are played by top English actors and the Subcontintent people by Indians or people who could more or less pass of for them, which is a nice change if you're used to seeing ancient Greeks or early Christians played by surf dudes. The odd one out seems to be blue-eyed Amy Irving as the Indian Princess Anjuli, but if you pay attention, you'll know she's supposed to be half-Russian in the series and she looks splendid in a saree anyway. Looking at British costume-dramas I often get the feeling that they enjoy making them even if it's only for the fun of walking up and down a muddy street in a silly 19th-century costume, and this movie has some of the same gusto. Throw in the breathtaking Rajastan scenery and you have a feast for the eyes.The Far Pavillions is not a series cut down in size to get a movie, but a miniseries, period. Like India itself, it takes its time. Don't expect to sit through it in one evening but relax, settle down with a chai or a whisky and who knows, you might find yourself watching the end credits at 3 AM anyway.

I really love this movie. I, at variously times, read books which I think would make a great movie or mini-series. I was most pleased at the time to see they did make it into a mini series. The Actors (Ben Cross & Amy Irving) did a great job of portraying the main characters and even the lessor characters were portrayed well. The movie left out none of the appeal of the book. I strongly encourage anyone to read this book or see the mini series version of it. Please Read. Please See. *smiles* If you are a history buff, this will interest you as well; as it is set in the 1900's during the later day occupation of the English crown of India. A most romantic period in my eyes of that country.