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Movie Overview
Cast
• Orgyen Tobgyal
• Kelsang Chukie Tethong
• Jamyang Lodro
Director
• Neten Chokling
MPAA Rating
Not Rated
Milarepa (2007)

REVIEWS
NEWS
INTERVIEWS
OTHER
OFCS Rating: 67% Fresh
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"Here is austere classic drama tinged with early Kurosawa, a filmmaker among director Neten Chokling's favorites."  ReelTalk Movie Reviews  Donald J. Levit

3/5
"A parabolic film about the early life of the Tibetan Buddhist saint Milarepa that works as a teaching story about the futility and emptiness of violence and revenge."  Spirituality and Practice  Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat

B-
"instructional value and exposure to Tibetan culture and values make this a worthwhile venture"  Old School Reviews  John A. Nesbit

2.5/4
"lama Neten Chokling's directing debut ends on a frustrating spiritual cliff-hanger."  TV Guide's Movie Guide  Maitland McDonagh

1/4
"Myths are more popular in the movies than ever, but unlike the Christian extravaganza of The Chronicles of Narnia, Milarepa: Magician, Murderer, Saint won't be showing up on your kid's Netflix list."  Slant Magazine  Paul Schrodt

3/4
"A captivating fable, told with heartfelt eloquence and restraint."  Reel.com  Timothy Knight
OFCS Rating: 67% Fresh
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