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Title: Visually Stunning
Review: You have to remember that this is fiction. With that firmly in mind,it is hard not to enjoy the lush cinematography, and the interesting story about how the Dalai Lama comes back through reincarnation. In this particular situation, three young children are thought to be separate but integral reincarnations of the Dalai Lama. As the story progresses, the life of Siddharta (portrayed by Keanu Reeves) is simplistically revealed prior to his becoming Buddha, and his awakening into Buddha. I like the fact that the movie did not make any attempts to proselytize Buddhism, but instead revealed some of its beliefs and practices. The movie is very entertaining and absorbing; a dream-like fantasy.
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