Jinnah [Blu-ray]

The 2016 "dual format (DVD/Blu-ray) edition" by Eureka is an excellent reproduction (unlike many rip-offs which flooded the market in the past.) Two discs. I played the DVD disc all the way thru, in letterbox format. Video and audio transfer is top-notch. Thumbs-up to Eureka.

Few individuals significantly alter the course of history. Fewer still modify the map of the world. Hardly anyone can be credited with creating a nation. Mohammad Ali Jinnah did all three. Despite being at odds with the British and hindu alliance.Excellent role execution by Christopher Lee and James fox.

It is useful to get both DVD and Blu-Ray discs in this enjoyable account of the life and ambition of Mohammed Ali Jinnah, erstwhile Indian nationalist but subsequently founder of Muslim Pakistan. It is a very well acted by all the major players, although the script occasionally descends into unsupported or even incorrect facts and analysis, bordering on propaganda, especially when the tiresome but inevitable topic of Kashmir crops up. Nonetheless, it is strikingly balanced an many issues and areas of Hindu-Muslim conflict, presenting both sides of the case evenly. Christopher Lee is an impeccable Jinnah, even though he appears personally only on occasion and mostly as an "undertrial" from the afterlife: his portrayal of the man is superb; he captures the cold and stubborn, but intelligent and honourable aspects of Jinnah's character perfectly. Altogether, this is a film that those interested in the sub-continent's history ought certainly to watch.

Came in great condition happy with my purchase great film good

My wife, for whom this was a gift, thoroughly enjoyed the film and plans another viewing with a friend soon.

This item was very expensive (£140), and I paid the astonishing price because I needed it for research. The dvd was in very poor condition: the definition was hazy, and it stuck and jumped in several places. I doubt its authenticity.

This film will appeal to those who enjoy hagiography and propaganda. Some of the performances (especially Christopher Lee and the part of Fatima Jinnah) are also good. But as an objective historical record this film is a disaster. Interesting that in order to justify the demand for Pakistan, so much liberty has been taken with history. While the supposed threat to Muslims from Hindus has been underscored throughout the film, including a ridiculous glimpse into the "future" showing the Ayodhya riots to a heaven-bound Jinnah, the greatest genocide of the Indian subcontinent, that of 3 million Bengalis when Jinnah's utopian dream collapsed in 1971 with the Pakistan army butchering fellow Muslims, is not even mentioned.

Whilst living and working in South East Asia, I heard an interview with Christopher Lee on the BBC world service in which he stated that his next role would be Mr Jinnah. I often wondered what happened to the film and now I have finally seen it, and it was worth the wait. Marvellous performances from the lead actors who held me engrossed from start to finish, and to view the lead up to independence of India and Pakistan from the Pakistan view point was enlightening and put a totally different perspective on things. To see rumours than one has heard about over the years being exposed like this was an eye opener. If you have an interest in the history of the time and have not seen it please do so.