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Little Buddha | Year: 1994 Directed: - Bernardo Bertolucci Actors/Actresses: - Keanu Reeves - Bridget Fonda Little Buddha---Big Movie "Little Buddha" is a very interesting, educational, and well-made movie. It's not the best movie I have ever seen, but I can tell you that I thouroughly enjoyed it.<BR> <BR>The story begins in modern-day Tibet. A monk, Lama Norbu, receives a letter telling him that the reincarnation of his former teacher may have been found. He goes to Seattle to pursure this great news, and another monk tells him that he had dreams that their old teacher led him to the same empty spot on a hill over and over again. One day, the monk came across teh very spot from his dream and finds a house there. A family with an only child lives there and the monks believe that Jesse, the child, is their teacher reincarnated. The monks visit Jesse and his mother at home and leave Jesse a book about Buddha. Later, Jesse asks the monks about their teacher and takes them to the Seattle Fine Arts Museum to see a sculpture of Buddha. Jesse's mother takes him to the Dharma Center to visit the monk, where they continue to read to Jesse the story of how Siddhartha became the Buddha. Jesse's father arrives to talk to the monks and calls the story of Buddha a myth and while he has plenty of respect for the Tibetan culture and religion he does not believe in reincarnation. The monks explains reincarnation to Jesse's father by breaking a cup full of tea. He says that the tea is still tea even when it's on the floor in in a rag. He says the mind and spirit are the same way after death. He goes on to mention that if Jesse goes to Nepal with the monks that he could be a powerful figure in Tibetan culture. Irritated, Jesse's father says it's gone too far, takes his son, and leaves. He then gets a call on his cell phone and finds out that Evan, his business partner, died unexpectedly, causing Jesse's father a great deal of pain. Father and son stop to look over a bridge and watch the cars drive past, symbolizing life passing by. Jesse's father tells Jesse's mother that he has had a change of heart and that he thinks Jesse should go to Bhutan. On the plane the monks explain more of Siddhartha's story. As it turns out, there are 2 more candidates for the reincarnated teacher, Raju and and girl named Gita. Lama Norbu goes to the Oracle to find out which child is really the teacher, because he is confused about it. I won't tell you what happens, but when Lama Norbu has a decision, he is at peace with himself and tells Jesse's father that his time is done. Throughout the modern setting, there is a totally different plot going on, the retelling of how Siddhartha became the Buddha, which is always done in a flashback format. Aside from both great stories that were told, "Little Buddha" is a very well-made movie. All of the present-day scenes from Seattle are done in very cool colors, almost making it seem like you are looking through blue glasses. In the present-day scenes from Nepal and the flash-backs to the story of Buddha, every thing is warm and done in oranges and reds. The costuming was excellent and communicated very well what people really wore in the time of Siddhartha and what peoploe wear in modern times also. I think that the actors were very well fitted for their roles and veryone involved in making this movie did a good job. TAKE THIS PATH TO ENLIGHTENMENT! Is something missing from your life that you can not explain? Are you a soul-searcher? If yes, great; if not, would you like to try? Then this is the movie for you! "Little Buddha" is in a class by itself. It is most likened to a work of art. Allow me to use Da Vinchi's "Mona Lisa" as an example. You get a different impression every time you look at her! The same is true with this movie; the second (and subsequent viewings) are better than the first! Your faith is not a barrier to your enjoyment of this movie. This is a timeless, universal masterpiece by the Academy Award-Winning director, Bernardo Bertolucci. Please watch this movie when you are not rushed, preferably alone; then relax and take, no breathe it in. Keanu Reeves proves he is a gifted and dedicated actor as Prince Siddhartha, Buddha, the enlightened one. This is a prodigious story of his journey to enlightenment. Secondly it is also a story of the search by Lama Norbu (Ying Ruocheng) for his teacher's reincarnation. Here is where the children fit in and they do a splendid job, especially Jesse (Alex Wiesendanger.) Chris Isaak plays his unbelieving father. Bridget Fonda acts with grace and elegance as the mother of Jesse. To top off the great acting by everyone, the special effects are astounding! You are in for some amazing surprises; you will be impressed! Furthermore, the striking cinematography and music is a work of art in its own right! Buy "Little Buddha" and watch it from time to time when you need a fresh outlook on your life. Just like the "Mona Lisa" you will discover something new every time. You will not regret seeing this movie; trust me! Siddhartha says: "To learn is to change. The path to enlightenment is in the middle way; it is the line between all opposite extremes." A wise old musician speaking to his pupil passes by Siddhartha who overhears: "If you tighten the string too much it will snap; and if you leave it too slack, it won't play." Try this movie out on your heartstrings. Enjoy. Great Movie Little Buddha is a wonderfully entertaining and historically accurate film. The story has two plots, making it confusing at some times. One tells of a Buddhist priest searching for the reincarnation of his dead teacher, while the other tells the story of Siddhartha Guatama, the Buddha. (Played by Keanu Reeves) As far as the acting goes, this film gets five stars from me. Siddhartha, (Reeves) is played beautifully, along with Lisa Conrad, (Bridget Fonda) and Lama Norbu. (Ruocheng Ying) Another plus about the acting are the three children who played the candidates for the reincarnation of the teacher. I especially liked Gita, who is the only girl candidate. I liked the costumes, too, as they are historically accurate, and stand out with the bright colors and makeup. I found it strange that the men wore makeup, but they do, and the film portrays it brilliantly. All along I have been mentioning how historically correct this film is. I have been saying this because it is the truth. Not only is the story of Siddhartha correct, but all of the facts about Buddha and Buddhism are too. If you know nothing about the religion, watching this film will give you a basic introduction to Buddhism. There are two things that would have made this film better. If it did not flash so much between the two plots, it would have been less confusing. Also, I did not like the music. I don't know if it just was not my type or if it didn't go with the movie, but I didn't like it. Little Buddha is a grea movie and I recommend watching it, but don't waste your money on the soundtrack. Buy Little Buddha at Amazon.com Buy posters at Allposters.com Jamster - the latest ringtones for your phone!  Search with Walhello on the Internet on Little Buddha Search with the Priority Search Engine on Little Buddha This page in other languages: Suomeksi | Nederlands | Deutsch
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