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Audience Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested) Binding: VHS Tape EAN: 9786303269856 Format: Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, Widescreen, NTSC ISBN: 6303269850 Label: Walt Disney Video Manufacturer: Walt Disney Video Number Of Items: 1 Publisher: Walt Disney Video Release Date: April 16, 1995 Running Time: 123 minutes Sales Rank: 11076 Studio: Walt Disney Video Theatrical Release Date: May 25, 1994
Rating: - Painstakingly and Agonizingly Slow
The premise of the movie primarily addresses the historical perspective and fundamental principles of Buddahism, enlightenment and reincarnation. The movie transitions between the historical Buddha and and the more modern day application. The historical period reflects on the growth and development of a Prince (played by Keanu Reaves) who is searching for the meaning of life and ultimately develops and practices the precepts of Buddahism. Prince Siddharta is Buddha. The modern time period revolves around a Lama in pursuit of his recently deceased 'teacher' who has been reincarnated in three ... Read More
Rating: - Passage to India
"Little Buddha" is Bernardo Bertolucci's fascinating concept movie. It's based on a true story. A Spanish couple had a little boy who was assumed to be the reincarnation of a famous teacher. In the movie, Chris Isaak and Bridget Fonda are a yuppie Seattle couple... whose little boy might be a little Buddha. They go on an adventure to Tibet. It's not as complex,subtle and moving as Bertolucci's Oscar-winning "The Last Emperor",but it is fun as Buddhism for Unenlightened Dummies.
In Tibet,the little boy meets other children who are deemed to be reincarnate as well. A kindly teacher tells ... Read More
Rating: - Use in Education
This movie worked out great for me to explain to my classes on how Buddhism started. It also helps to introduce new cultures to them that they are not use to. This movie has a lot of different ways that it can be used in the classroom. I think if you are teaching about Buddhism you need to show part or all of this movie to your class so they get a better understanding.
Rating: - Fun movie, bad ending
I love the movie's images, and if someone wants a taste of Buddhism and a watered down story of Buddha this is a great movie. The ending is kind of from outer space... and that is from someone who studied Buddhism for many years. That being said, it is a great film for people who want to get a taste of Buddhism or a feel good movie.
Rating: - Failed Attempt
I had to watch this movie for my Religions class and found it to be very blah and uninspired. The acting by Reeves and Isaak are awful, while Bridget Fonda was woefully underutilized. Reeves as Buddha was a severe miscasting. In what could have been a compelling tale of Buddha's journey, it fell flatter than most Reeves films. The lack of emotional connection was apparent and that was part of the final blow, along with the disjointed story lines.
The cinematography and scenes were beautiful, but that was the movie's only saving grace.
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