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Movie Overview
Cast
Orgyen Tobgyal
Kelsang Chukie Tethong
Jamyang Lodro
Director
Neten Chokling
MPAA Rating
Not Rated
Milarepa (2007)
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(1 - 6) of 6
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
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OFCS Rating: 67% Fresh
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