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Little Buddha (Widescreen) | 
| Director: Bernardo Bertolucci
Actors: Keanu Reeves, Ruocheng Ying, Chris Isaak, Bridget Fonda, Alex Wiesendanger
Studio: Miramax
Category: DVD
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Rating:  15 reviews
Format: Import, Ntsc
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Subtitled)
Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
DVD Layers: 1
DVD Sides: 1
Picture Format: Letterbox
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.4 x 5.3 x 0.6
MPN: DISD17375D
ISBN: 6305428360
UPC: 717951002792
EAN: 9786305428367
ASIN: 6305428360
Theatrical Release Date: May 25, 1994
Release Date: August 3, 1999
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In many ways ILittle Buddha/I is a companion piece to Bernardo Bertolucci's IThe Last Emperor/I. 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 blase 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. I--Doug Thomas/I
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Synopsis February 21, 2007
B. Wicks
Bernardo Bertolucci attempts to mix Buddhist spirituality with childhood fantasy in Little Buddha. When Dean Conrad (Chris Isaak), a Seattle architect, comes home from work one day, he finds two robed Buddhist monks sitting in his living room talking with his wife Lisa (Bridget Fonda). Guided by a series of disturbing dreams, the monks have traveled from Nepal to Seattle because they believe that the Conrad's ten-year-old son, Jesse (Alex Wiesendanger) may be the reincarnation of a legendary Buddhist mystic. The Conrads are initially skeptical, particularly when the monks want to take their son back to Bhutan with them. But after Dean's partner commits suicide, Dean has a religious awakening ("I've been doin' some thinkin'," he says) and permits Jesse to go away with the monks. Then the Lama Norbu (Ruocheng Ying) gives Jesse a children's book about the Buddha Siddhartha (Keanu Reeves). Siddhartha leads a sheltered life until he comes upon a couple of all-knowing beggars who introduce him to poverty and hunger. After this revelation, Siddhartha decides that it is his destiny to relieve all human beings from pain and suffering. Back in present day, Jesse is now knowledgeable about the basis of Buddhism. Much to Jesse's and his father's surprise, however, they find that there are two other children at Bhutan who show signs of being the reincarnated Buddhist mystic.
A wonderful family film May 14, 2004
J. F. Rossi (Long Island, New York, USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Little Buddha is a wonderful family film that is entertaining and educating without being educational. It provides a view on Buddhist beliefs and explains the basis of this way of life.pEmbedded in the main story of the film is the story of the Buddha's journey to enlightenment. It is told in a fashion that will be enjoyable to people of every age. This work is also filmed beautifully and shares with you life in many cultures.pPlease take some time and enjoy this film!pPS - Keanu Reeves as Siddhartha (Buddha) - takes some getting used to...
REEVES as BUDDHA May 11, 2004
The Seeker (Canada)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
The film is very interesting, and Reeves as Buddha is really great! The film would have been much more interesting if it had been only about the BUDDHA and not about a triple incarnation of a Lama Monk. That idea of a man or a soul of a Lama divided into three parts, and incarnated into three different children is not nice and practical at all. Life itself is a mess with a single body, I can't imagine a soul or a mind divided into three different human bodies: that would be a triple amount of suffering and masochism. But, anyway, everything should be forgivable. The sequences of the Life of Buddha are the most beautiful and the best of the film. I love them.
 Little Budda, Little thought October 19, 2003
Michael R Laninga (Grand Rapids, MI United States)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
It seems to me that this movie was rushed through production. I feel that this movie could have gone deeper into the truth of Buddism and not lingered on the top of it. I don't understand how the parents of the little boy would just leave him with perfect strangers or let him run off by himself in Bhutan. There seemed to be no point with the fact that the fathers freind died, except that it showed connection between Siddhartha and the boy. In the end of the movie, I didn't understand how the kids ended up watching Siddhartha be temtped under the Bo tree and reach enlightenment. While many of the things shown about Buddism were true, they forgot some main ideas such as the four noble truths and the eight fold path.br In all, I feel this movie could have been taken more time on in the making and resulted in a pathetic movie that stretches the reality of our lives
 Excellent Film September 1, 2003
L. Roseman (Mesa, AZ USA)
I really love this film, it wasnt at all what I expected, and that is even more awesome.brI let my son watch this film and he enjoyed it so much he had a ton of questions regarding Buddha and the expeirences of all the children. No child is too young to develop an open mind.brI suggest this film for anyone interested in Eastern Philosophies and/or Reincarnation. Or if you have questions or uncertainities about Buddha, this film brings Buddha's teachings forward and expresses the compassion that his love had.
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