Dreadfully Boring

If the ambition is to provide two hours of instantly forgettable, popcorn-munching escapism, it succeeds.

The movie's neither hopeful in contrived ways, nor hopeless in different contrived ways. Somehow it manages to be wonderful

what a terribly boring film. I'm sorry but this is absolutely not deserving of best picture and will be forgotten quickly. Entertaining and engaging cinema? No. Nothing performances with flat faces and mistaking silence for subtlety.

I thought It will be Great, There are so many things Missing! From Episode 1 to 4 (/6) They Only Coverd South India, I think They were finding Culture of India Because those People even Today's Generation Follow that Very Well But They didn't Covered The Yoga ,The Different foods Of India, The Natural Beauty Of India, The Beautiful Difference in Our Languages (They Covered Sanskrit very Well Though), Rather Taking Different Part Of India They took Pakistan! There is a reason for that but I don't think It was Necessary! They also didn't Covered Different Festivals Of India! They should have Covered History of India More But They didn't! Overall its Good! But Research Was not very well!

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.

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.

This is the first series by Michael Wood that I see and I really enjoyed watching it. The history of India is certainly so rich that one could do a sixty episodes series as well. Wood has a colloquial style that makes complex subjects attractive. Here he catches the pulse of the Indian history and of the diverse civilizations that succeeded on the sub-continent and brings them to life, filming on site and interviewing people who are not only experts but also survivors, continuators and keepers of the traditions of the different religions and peoples who lived and survived in this huge country. His style is never dry, although a little bit superficial, but in the limits of time he is doing quite well. Even folks who were very little familiar with the subject end by learning some useful information and especially by having their interest open to learn more.