Border

 (1997)

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User Reviews

one of the most best war films made
Aug 15, 2007
udita_mittal - imdb.com
Border is no Saving Private Ryan or behind enemy lines. It's an unpretentious patriotic film, which is great to watch on 15 Aug or 26 Jan. It's heavily dramatised with punching dialogue and touching songs. The characters are varied and... Full review
Phony war!
Aug 12, 2007
Prasad Khare - imdb.com
If you have seen Saving Private Ryan or Band of Brothers, and believe that a war movie has to transcend beyond phony emotions, then this movie will be a huge disappointment for you. Although war movies are rare in Indian... Full review
Best Indian War Movie Ever!
Jan 24, 2007
Asbohra - imdb.com
Border is the best war movie with mind-blowing action. Everyone gave powerful performances, lead by my favorite star, Sunny Deol. He was perfect as the brave Sardarji armyman, and this is definitely his greatest performance of the 90's (even more... Full review
superb
Jun 02, 2006
anshul2001anshul - imdb.com
Superb.I really have pity on some of reviewers who brand movie chauvinistic.How else a war movie is supposed to be? Especially when those whom you are fighting were your own countrymen till a few years back. A pretty good depiction... Full review
Indian Cinema no. 1
May 11, 2005
Joseph P. Ulibas - imdb.com
Border (1997) is an bloody war film filled with an hour's worth of singing. The story is about a company of soldiers (most of the Punjabs) who must defend the India/Pakistan border at all costs. Tensions between the two countries... Full review
A deep story and survey of war
Mar 19, 2005
Pgoel - imdb.com
J.P Dutta's brother fought and was martyred in war. He knows and has experienced what he is talking about, the pain that the soldiers' families feel when war is fought. The Indian army and soldiers' stereotypes abound in this movie.... Full review
The Indian Alamo
Oct 20, 2003
Dr_Cool - imdb.com
A very good war movie, despite somewhat expected chauvinist moments counterpointed by fluffy pacifist messages. Nice exploration of the inner personal dramas of the characters, and how it will affect their battle actions. Some battle scenes are very realistic; others... Full review
Emotions, Actions, consequences
Jul 20, 2001
Amit Odedra - imdb.com
This film is another working of a fantastic experienced talent of J P Dutta. the characters in the film really do shine, and bring out the best performances. The controversial topic of India-Pakistan is really highlighted in this film. The... Full review
Factual Portrayal
Apr 20, 1999
SEMBI - imdb.com
A brilliant film, Definitely a milestone in Indian Film Industry...... Very well directed in actual locales ..... Brilliant acting by Sunny Deol, Sunil Shetty and newcomer Akshaye Khanna.... Full review
Superb personalization of war
Feb 19, 1999
anonymous - imdb.com
Rarely has an Indian movie depicted the personal traumas that confront soldiers and their families. Border scores 10/10. The last song Mere Dushman Mere Bhai was touching.Shows that all the bitter fighting between India and Pakistan is such a gross... Full review

Critics Reviews

| Apr 27, 1998
Indian Express
Border was a good learning experience thanks to J P Dutta When he does talk about acting beyond the Border experience, it is about his role in the ``the best TV serial ever to be made. Off-screen, they are better actors,'' claims Berry). ... Full Review

News

Going by the name anyone can conclude that the story is all about wars. J P Dutta has tried to recreate battle manoeuvres and comment on the futility of war. ... Full Article

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