tree-80178 I know so little about the creation/partition of India and Pakistan, but ... I know it had to be a very painful and trying time for a lot of people. Division of countries/people is never peaceful, as far as I recall. I still am a "romantic" at heart and did enjoy seeing that love found a way thru all the turmoil. As far as the discussions of the "realities" of this movie, I don't recall ever seeing one that was 100% true. I did enjoy and appreciate this movie. Good job.

Jeff2sayshi Viceroy's House is the story of the end of British rule in India, and what ended up being the partition of India into India and Pakistan. The film opens with the arrival of Lord Moutnbatten (Bonneville) and his wife (Anderson) to India, and concludes just after India and Pakistan claim independence/nationhood. The bits that follow the drama of the handover of power are very well done. Bonneville and Anderson due a worthy job of making you feel that they care for what is going on and keep you invested. Scenes with the Indians working in the house show the tensions growing as the decision whether to keep India whole or divide it comes to be made. It's certainly a part of history not often touched upon, and I learned some stuff from it.However, there's a second main thread to the movie which hampers the much stronger historical side. That would be the love interest between the Hindu Jeet and Muslim Aalia. By the end of the movie these scenes felt rather forced, and I couldn't help but want the movie to go back to the far more interesting historical aspects.It's definitely a movie worth seeing, but there may be some eye-rolling involved.

woodybuzz-02540 This movie has so much of historical inaccuracies. It's so inaccurate that the movie gives a awful feel when it's done. But, there are few things that definitely needs accolades - especially the Cinematography.Undoubtedly, the director is biased towards the British monarch, and showcasing as if Mountbatten is innocent - which he is not and is well known for his cunningness.And, the movie also projects Churchill as the sole reason behind the Indian partition - which is pathetically false.For anyone who loves to watch a historical movie that revisits history, stay away from this movie.

azharulhaq I like the movie, but the content of films are totally based on propaganda and in the point of view of Indians Hindus. For example , Jinnah never said this "Pakistan will be a secular country" Second Jinnah and Churchill decide the plan of dividing India ?In other side , the selection of actors are not good but they act well , specially Huma Qureshi and Hugh Bonneville . The Jinnah character is not show well that's I understand , they show him as bad :) but same the character of Nehru and Ghandhi was not portrayed well .. Over all its a good film if you don't want to know the real history . .