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Seven Years in Tibet
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List Price: $14.94
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Manufacturer: Sony Pictures
Starring: Brad Pitt, David Thewlis, B.D. Wong, Mako, Danny Denzongpa
Directed By: Jean-Jacques Annaud
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Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Audience Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Binding: DVD
EAN: 9780767806237
Format: Closed-captioned
ISBN: 0767806239
Label: Sony Pictures
Manufacturer: Sony Pictures
Number Of Items: 1
Picture Format: Pan & Scan
Publisher: Sony Pictures
Region Code: 1
Release Date: 1998-04-07
Running Time: 136
Studio: Sony Pictures
Theatrical Release Date: 1997-10-08
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Editorial Reviews:
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If it hadn't been for Brad Pitt signing on to play the lead role of obsessive Austrian mountain climber Heinrich Harrer, there's a good chance this lavish $70 million film would not have been made. It was one of two films from 1997 (the other being Martin Scorsese's exquisite Kundun) to view the turmoil between China and Tibet through the eyes of the young Dalai Lama. But with Pitt onboard, this adaptation of Harrer's acclaimed book focuses more on Harrer, a Nazi party member whose life was changed by his experiences in Tibet with the Dalai Lama. Having survived a treacherous climb on the challenging peak of Nanga Parbat and a stint in a British POW camp, Harrer and climbing guide Peter Aufschnaiter (nicely played by David Thewlis) arrive at the Tibetan city of Lhasa, where the 14-year-old Dalai Lama lives as ruler of Tibet. Their stay is longer than either could have expected (the "seven years" of the title), and their lives are forever transformed by their proximity to the Tibetan leader and the peaceful ways of the Buddhist people. China looms over the land as a constant invasive threat, but Seven Years in Tibet is more concerned with viewing Tibetan history through the eyes of a visitor. The film is filled with stunning images and delightful moments of discovery and soothing, lighthearted spirituality, and although he is somewhat miscast, Pitt brings the requisite integrity to his central role. What's missing here is a greater understanding of the young Dalai Lama and the culture of Tibet. Whereas Kundun tells its story purely from the Dalai Lama's point of view, Seven Years in Tibet is essentially an outsider's tale. The result is the feeling that only part of the story's been told here--or maybe just the wrong story. But Harrer's memoir is moving and heartfelt, and director Jean-Jacques Annaud has effectively captured both sincerity and splendor in this flawed but worthwhile film. --Jeff Shannon
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Summary: Seven Years in Tibet
Comment: This is a great movie and i am extremely happy with this show. Thanks
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Summary: Good and entertaining movie, but too much Hollywood
Comment: It's an interesting movie, with quite the setting. Outbreak of WWII and a group of Austrian climbers in the Himalayas getting into a British prisoner of war camp in India. After breaking out with a group of escapees, two of the prisoners make it to Tibet where the life is at a standstill. They have some pretty unique experiences with the Tibetan people and with the young Dalai Lama himself until the Chinese invade and take over Tibet. Quite the story, but it's somewhat Hollywoodish, which shows at time. Still worth seeing.
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Summary: A tad on the bland side
Comment: I remember watching this only once, but from what I recall, it was certainly not one of Brad's best. There were moments that held my interest, but I found Brad's accent somewhat distracting at times and the movie felt like it dragged and dragged. The movie is a tad on the long side and I think if it was shorter, it would not have been so mundane. Not much happens in the film regarding action, but the softer, quieter tones of the film were just not enough to lift it from it's blandness. More like 2.5 stars.
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Summary: Different feeling, same good picture
Comment: buy this to feel the himalayas, feel the tibet. I dont completely agree how they depict the politics but if just see it as a story regarding someone who tries to escape from the guilt, try to avoid, try to restart,,,,,but ultimately,,,letting go and face it.......
good journey of heart....
beautiful scene---beautiful color, make it so vivid....compare to the age when i was watching this on VHS
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Summary: The Ruinaton a Great Story
Comment: Read the book. The movie fictionalized and altered a wonderful (and true) story that deserved a better movie representation. This movie could have been so much better if it followed the book more closely (or at all). It's a real shame.
Seven Years in Tibet
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