StyleSk8r
At first rather annoying in its heavy emphasis on reenactments, this movie ultimately proves fascinating, simply because the complicated, highly dramatic tale it tells still almost defies belief.
Teddie Blake
The movie turns out to be a little better than the average. Starting from a romantic formula often seen in the cinema, it ends in the most predictable (and somewhat bland) way.
Lucia Ayala
It's simply great fun, a winsome film and an occasionally over-the-top luxury fantasy that never flags.
Cristal
The movie really just wants to entertain people.
Chaitanya Raghav
1) I smell the British colonialism in the Series on India 2) What happened to Adi Shankaracharya? what on earth BBC is doing? Adi Shankaracharya is as important as Buddha, you understand that? 3) Where is Sri Krishnadevaraya? 4) Soma, the tree, may be produced in India, who knows exactly the climatic conditions in India 4000 years ago? 5) Where is Konark temple? what about the temple at Utharakand built by AdiShankaracharya? 6) You have not mentioned the greatness of Sanskrit 7) In ancient days, Vedic hymes are chanted by three varnas, not only Brahmans. 8) Sudra was the classification given based on nature of a person, but not by birth 9) Buddha eating pork? You gotta kidding me10) Meat was never part of diet of Indians, not for first three Varnas, only Sudras are regular consumers of meat 11) As per Indian texts caste is brought in to divide the work 12) untouchability was never part of Ancient Indian history, I believe you English started concept of untouchability, Please read Bhagawad Geeta for proof 13) You have not mentioned Indian schools of Philosophy, ASthika and nasthika 14) Ancient Engineering marvels of India, no show on it 15) There is no way you could kill a animal or bird, or anything that moves on earth during Yagas. In Ashwamedha yaga, you will not Kill Horse. (Deep understanding of Vedas, Homas, Yagnas will give insight of Sacrifice but there is no killing I tell you) 16) Where is the reference of Andhra Pradesh?! 17) Speed of light is mentioned in Rig veda, you have not mentioned it 18) There are several interpretations of the word Hiranya Gharbha 19) You also neglected to mention Vimanika Shastra Very important, Ancient Indian education can shape human in perfect manner.
Bipin Bhosale
The Story shows real history of India. Not from the books taught in the school all over the country. The voice and face expression of Micheal Wood is fantastic and heart touching. Its the Real History of India. Specially the Part of Buddhism and Chandragupta Mourya is very informative. The culture followed since so many years. The belief of people. Why do they believe in reincarnation. "Ages of Gold" - mind blowing "Freedom and Liberation" - its focuses on stories unheard by the Indians till date. Go buy a DVD right now. Its a must collection item. I have enjoyed every scene of this documentary and strongly recommend it.
Ratan Tata
a) Amazing never seen visuals. b) Powerful all engaging presentation.c) A honest interest in the subject of India. d) On location shooting of the narrative subject matter. e) Great background score.f) Balanced and well researched topics, which have lessons for world as a whole.I can go on listing points of greatness of this great work. Wish Michael Wood was my history teacher! I would have definitely majored in History.If you really want to experience 'time travel' don't watch science fiction movies... just watch this series, you will be amazed. Take my word for it.
Mangesh Soni
Dear Readers,I started with the first episode with a little doubt in mind that " how it would be to see my own home through the eyes of others" but no doubt it was excellent.Michael Woods style of presenting and his vast experience in filming would never distract you throughout the episode, he would travel across the nations to reveal about a subject and research it vastly.Besides that all the participants behind the scenes were equally complimenting each other in their respective areas. The background score changes with the demand of scene which really is commendable.Being an Indian, I myself enjoyed the series and a very good experience to know more about my own home. A Must watch.... from me.
