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Seven Years in Tibet [Blu-ray] | ![Seven Years in Tibet [Blu-ray]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51yy99E4ILL._SL160_.jpg)
 enlarge | Director: Jean-jacques Annaud
Actors: Brad Pitt, David Thewlis, B.d. Wong, Mako, Danny Denzongpa
Studio: TriStar Pictures
Category: DVD
List Price: $28.95
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Rating:  101 reviews
Sales Rank: 23455
Format: Anamorphic, Color, Dolby, Subtitled, Widescreen
Languages: English (Original Language), Spanish (Original Language), Chinese (Subtitled), English (Subtitled), French (Subtitled), Korean (Subtitled), Portuguese (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled), French (Dubbed)
Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Media: Blu-ray
Region: 0
Aspect Ratio: 2.40:1
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 139 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 6.7 x 5.3 x 0.4
MPN: COLBR18696
UPC: 043396186965
EAN: 0043396186965
ASIN: B000NA1W36
Theatrical Release Date: 1997
Release Date: June 12, 2007
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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Studio: Sony Pictures Home Ent Release Date: 06/12/2007 Run time: 131 minutes Rating: Pg13
Amazon.com
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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 A look at Tibet through the eyes of a foreigner November 17, 2008
Dennis W. Wong
Brad Pitt may not be the greatest actor in the world but he certainly isn't the worst since his participation in this informative and entertaining film about Tibet's eternal struggle with China would never have been made. I think it's a worthy effort on his part and as far as leading performances go, Pitt isn't too bad. I believe the same year or maybe a year later, Martin Scorsese also made his film about Tibet but that film concentrated on the evolution of the Dalai Lama and I found that to be even more enlightening than this story of a arrogant Austrian mountain climber who is changed spiritually by his experiences in Tibet. The direction by Jean Jacques Arnaud (Quest for Fire, The Name of the Rose) is fine and there are some fine supporting performances by David Thewlis as Pitt's companion, B.D. Wong as ambituous Tibetian agent, Ric Young as Mao Tse-Yung, and Mako as a high priest. Thus if you have an interest in Tibet's history, I do recommend this film and Scorsese's "Kundun".
 AMAZING SCENERY November 2, 2008
Dorothy J. Blessett (USA MISSOURI)
I BOUGHT THIS BECAUSE I LIKE BRAD PITT, IT WENT FAR BEYOND MY EXPECTATIONS. SO WELL CAST, WELL ACTED, ENTERTAINING AND THOUGHTFUL. MR PITT DELIVERS AND ONCE AGAIN DISPLAYS HIS ABILITY TO BECOME THE CHARACTER-NOT UNUSUAL FOR HIM. THANKS BRAD
Seven Years in Tibet September 19, 2008
Karen Gulley (Vandalia, IL)
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
Jaroslav Melgr (Colorado)
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
Val (RI)
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.
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