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VHS : Little Buddha (Ws)In association with Amazon.comstarring: Keanu Reeves, Bridget Fonda, Ruocheng Ying, Chris Isaak, Alex Wiesendanger directed by: Bernardo Bertolucci  Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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 Studio: Walt Disney Video Theatrical Release Date: May 25, 1994 Sales Rank: 8991 Related Items:
Editorial Review: Amazon.com: In many ways Little Buddha is a companion piece to Bernardo Bertolucci's The Last Emperor. A beautiful travelogue and history lesson unfolds in the two parts of this film: a historical text of Siddhartha (Keanu Reeves) and the contemporary quest of Lama Norbu (Ying Ruocheng), who believes he has found the reincarnation of his former teacher in a Seattle child. The ancient, magical tales sweep away the blasé contemporary action. Ruocheng's presence drives the story of discovery as the child learns about the teachings of Buddhism. A visual feast that will dazzle both young and old. In fact, were it not a religious icon, the youngsters might want Siddhartha dolls after viewing his magical on-screen adventures. Beautiful cinematography by Vittorio Storaro. --Doug Thomas Average Rating:
 Rating:  - Painstakingly and Agonizingly SlowThe 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 ... 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 ... Read More Rating: - Use in EducationThis 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 endingI 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 AttemptI 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, ... Read More Browse for similar items by category:
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