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| Seven Years in Tibet | 
 enlarge | Director: Jean-jacques Annaud
Actors: Brad Pitt, David Thewlis, B.d. Wong, Mako, Danny Denzongpa
Studio: Sony Pictures
Category: DVD
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Avg. Customer Rating:  99 reviews
Sales Rank: 4724
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, Full Screen, Widescreen, Ntsc
Languages: English (Original Language), French (Original Language), English (Subtitled), French (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled)
Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Number Of Items: 1
Running Time: 136
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
DVD Layers: 1
DVD Sides: 2
Picture Format: Pan & Scan
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 7.4 x 4.7 x 0.6
MPN: D21819D
ISBN: 0767806239
UPC: 043396218192
EAN: 9780767806237
ASIN: 0767806239
Theatrical Release Date: October 8, 1997
Release Date: April 7, 1998
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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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 Seven Years in Tibet September 19, 2008
This is a great movie and i am extremely happy with this show. Thanks
Good and entertaining movie, but too much Hollywood September 6, 2008
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.
 A tad on the bland side June 25, 2008
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.
Different feeling, same good picture May 19, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
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
 The Ruinaton a Great Story May 7, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
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.
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