If you can sit through this movie, it's alright.

Two themes -- a childlike retelling of the story of how Siddharta becomes the Buddha and the drama of an American family's immersion in an unfamiliar culture -- exist uneasily together, despite their symmetry. There is a naivety in both; but the photography -- predominantly a cool blue in its American settings, glowing golden in its eastern scenes -- and composition provide a constant visual fascination.

Nice idea and reasonably executed, but it ends up as being just a bit too ambitious in scope and doesn't really achieve anything much in its 2 and a bit hours. Having said that, it's a least partly aimed at children, and, as I first glimpsed snatches of it in passing that stayed in my head for about 15 years until I finally got round to watching it, it must be effective to an extent.

Now I've seen everything: Keanu Reeves as Buddha. The really weird -- and massively egotistical -- part is that the character looks more and more like normal Keanu the closer he gets to godhead

not my type!

ok

Parts that display buddha's life is excelent. Part with kids is very good. Overall, a must see movie!

Visually stunning with a compelling and empathetic cast. The story is a quest for answers, and a visual feast. Great casting and marvelous cinematography that leaves a lasting impression. An under-appreciated gem.