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Rating:  - Wonderful Movie
I loved it. Fantastic attention to detail with its 70's setting (Walnut Whip package, teenager room walls, the cars...) Humorous. Insightful, enlightening. Lovely how this care free-drifter type grows assertive and aimful after finding his niche in life. There is more to this movie then what is visually presented to you. Seemingly dynamic main character. I was sad when it was over, only because there wasn't a third tape to put in.
Rating: - An Incredible Story, An Incredible Actor, An Incredible Film
Naveen Andrews is great and this is his GREATEST role!!!! The story presents liberal-minded thoughts on racial issues and sexual freedom. The characters are well-developed and bring a true sense of reality to the film. I would recommend this film to anyone!
Rating: - refreshingly faithful to the novel...
but perhaps thats what happens when the author writes the screenplay. no one but naveen andrews could have played creamy; no one else can possess quite the same mixture of vulnerability and endearing snottiness and manage to be so sexy at the same time. though the novel and the film are set in the 70s, the genX feeling is overwhelming, allowing me to connect w/ creamy in a way that few other protagonists in contemporary novels/film have allowed me to do. perhaps its kureishi's voice and narrative, perhaps its the presence of an arguably genX actor. but anyway you slice it, _buddha_ is a wonderfully real escape that doesnt end before youre ready--its 4 hours long!
Rating: - A wonderful film adaptation of Hanief Kureshi's best novel
Hanif Kureshi's television film production is wonderfully adapted. I encourage you to read the novel, and then view the film. Both the film and novel are great. Bowie's soundtrack to the film is both creative and different from his usual works. Too bad this film does not have a huge following in the US. I highly reccomend purchasing or viewing this film; rare to find in a video rental shop so buy the video here.
Rating: - Incredible
I went to the US Premiere at the Boston MFA a few years ago...the soundtrack is incredible-- original David Bowie..and some great story lines...probably not as good as the book though..
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