| Seven Years in Tibet Review |
| by James Sanford |
| SEVEN YEARS IN TIBET
Directed by Jean-Jacques Annaud
Starring Brad Pitt, David Thewlis, Jumyang Wangchuk, B.D. Wong and Lhakpa
Tsamchoe
Hello Dalai!
After numerous visits from the Dalai Lama and several high-profile,
celebrity-packed fundraisers for...more |
| Seven Years in Tibet Review |
| by Tim Voon |
| SEVEN YEARS IN TIBET 1997
A film review by Timothy Voon
Copyright 1997 Timothy Voon
1 :-) for this ongoing Tibetan Saga more |
| Seven Years in Tibet Review |
| by Marty Mapes |
| ***1/2 (out of 4) SEVEN YEARS IN TIBET is great, in both senses of the
word. Much of the movie takes place in the Himalayas; the setting and
the cinematography are spectacular. Even those who dislike this movie
must admit that. more |
| Seven Years in Tibet Review |
| by Mark R Leeper |
| Capsule: Only in the casting does SEVEN YEARS
IN TIBET reveal itself as a very Western
production. While the basic plot is very
reminiscent of SHOGUN--each story is about a
European who finds himself...more |
| Seven Years in Tibet Review |
| by Michael Redman |
| Hollywood has a history of concentrating on a contemporary political topic for
a short time then rapidly moving on. This year's cause celebre is Tibetan
freedom and as usual, the tale of an exotic people is seen through the eyes of
a westerner. "Seven...more |
| Seven Years in Tibet Review |
| by Aaron Price |
| Seven Years In Tibet is a simple movie about a complicated topic. It
is a Hollywood version of a story about a narcicistic mountain climber who
finds peace through a friendship with the Dalai Lama, the spiritual leader
of Tibet.
Brad Pitt...more |
| Seven Years in Tibet Review |
| by edwin jahiel |
| SEVEN YEARS IN TIBET *** Directed by Jean-Jacques Annaud. Written by Becky
Johnston, based on the book by Heinrich Harrer. Photography, Robert
Fraisse. Editing, Noelle Boisson. Production design, At Hoang. Music,John
Williams. Cello solos by Yo-Yo...more |
| Seven Years in Tibet Review |
| by Vincent Merlaud |
| USA, 1997
directed by Jean-Jacques Annaud
written by Becky Johnson, based on Heinrich Harrer's autobiographical
novel, cinematography by Robert Fraisse, music by John Williams more |
| Seven Years in Tibet Review |
| by Steve Kong |
| I'll start out by saying Seven Years in Tibet is one of the best looking
films of this year. Seven Years in Tibet and the recent The Matchmaker
(starring Janeane Garafalo) are on the top of my list as great looking
films of 1997. Cinematographer, Robert...more |
| Seven Years in Tibet Review |
| by Steve Rhodes |
| As a travelogue of a vast and magical kingdom, SEVEN YEARS IN
TIBET lives up to its billing. Unfortunately, as a story, it flags
much more often than it inspires. Although it hits many of the
highlights of recent Tibetan history, the vacuousness...more |
| Seven Years in Tibet Review |
| by David Sunga |
| ********************************
Key to rating system:
2.0 stars Debatable
2.5 stars Some people may like it
3.0 stars I liked it
3.5 stars I am biased in favor of the movie
4.0 stars The movie had personal impact or stood...more |
| Seven Years in Tibet Review |
| by James Berardinelli |
| United States, 1997
U.S. Release Date: 10/10/97 (wide)
Running Length: 2:09
MPAA Classification: PG-13 (Violence, mature themes)
Theatrical Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1 more |
| Seven Years in Tibet Review |
| by Scott Renshaw |
| SEVEN YEARS IN TIBET
(Tri-Star)
Starring: Brad Pitt, David Thewlis, B. D. Wong, Jamyang Wangchuk.
Screenplay: Becky Johnston, based on the memoir by Heinrich Harrer.
Producers: Jean-Jacques Annaud, John H. Williams and Iain Smith.
Director:...more |
| Seven Years in Tibet Review |
| by Jamie Peck |
| TriStar / 2:11 / 1997 / PG-13 (brief language, scenes of violence)
Cast: Brad Pitt; David Thewlis; B.D. Wong; Mako; Jamyang Jamtsho Wangchuk;
Lhakpa Tsamchoe
Director: Jean-Jacques Annaud
Screenplay: Becky Johnston more |
| Seven Years in Tibet Review |
| by Edward Johnson-ott |
| The Dalai Lama and his people were driven from their homeland by the
Chinese more than 50 years ago. Over one million Tibetans were killed and
6000 monasteries were destroyed. Decades later, the Dalai Lama continues
to lead in exile, trying to...more |
| Seven Years in Tibet Review |
| by Ben Hoffman |
| At the time the movie was being made, the filmmakers were unaware
that Heinrich Harrer, had been a member of the Nazi Party; in 1933
he joined the SA (Sturmabtelung) and then the SS (Schutzstaffel) in
1938. This was revealed by STERN Magazine after...more |
| Seven Years in Tibet Review |
| by Harvey S. Karten |
| SEVEN YEARS IN TIBET
By Harvey Karten, Ph.D.
TriStar Pictures/Mandalay Entertainment
Director: Jean-Jacques Annaud
Writer: Becky Johnston
Cast: Brad Pitt, David Thewlis, B.D. Wong, Mako, Danny
Denzongpa, Victor Wong, Ingeborga Dapkunaite,...more |
