Viceroy's house was an excellent and powerful historical film. It is not easy to watch a film about such a tough and dramatic period in history. As a film it does a remarkable and accurate job of capturing the tense events and negotiations that took place before the independence of India and creation of Pakistan. It is sad to see some of ratings of this film as the historical significance and tension of this tense time would be lost on many. Not many would appreciate or even understand what a brutal and turning point in history this was and the great figures at the centre of it. For this reason the ratings are misguided. People who love their history and are well versed in historic events and their significance would use a proper lens to watch this film. For the rest and probably the majority on here it would be like showing a Spanish film to only English speaking people. The performances, especially Hugh Bonneville, are first class. The intensity, drama and danger was well captured by this cast who hit it out of the park and bring to life a period in history.The romance that involved a hindu and Muslim was also another master stroke that worked well.8/10

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.

they are just showing the one sided picture and did not mentioned anywhere the affairs of Nehru and lady Mountbatten and the other genuine things that influenced the whole scenario, it would have been more enjoyable and balanced with all of those missing facts. Otherwise it's just a good watch not a movie to learn a history from.

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 . .