Lagaan in its best 1080p quality is not merely a film; it is the cinematic equivalent of a perfect century. Highly recommended.

A.R. Rahman won a BAFTA for this score. The drums in "Chale Chalo" will test your subwoofer.

Consider the character of Kachra (Aditya Lakhia), the physically disabled lower-caste spinner who turns the match. In SD, his introduction is creepy. In 1080p, you see the pain in his eyes, the fine detail of his weathered hands, and the hesitation of the villagers. High definition brings nuance. You don’t just see a villain in Captain Russell; you see the fraying edges of his collar, suggesting a man barely holding his empire together. Visual Grade: 9.5/10 For a film shot in 2000 on 35mm film, the 1080p transfer is stunning. There is natural grain (which is good), no excessive DNR (Digital Noise Reduction), and the skin tones look human, not plastic.