londhen A friend of mine from Bhutan borrowed this movie to me. Yes "borrowed"... not given to me, after all it is such a lovely movie to add it on your collection. Though Bhutan is not known for movie making and all, but this will surely leave a question in your head and you are sure going to say..."WOW, NOT BAD AT ALL". I must say that this movie is far better than thousands of Bollywood movies. The direction is superb and the cinematic beauties of Bhutan added a lot of charismatic on this film. All the actors really acted well, realistic down to the core. I really love this movie, the way it unwinds the story, and the way the characters enter story is awesome. The little of humors here and there adds lots of value to it. And not to forget, the utterance of wisdoms by the monk are so realistic that one will surely illuminate his or her ignorance. A must watch movie for those who love "good movie". Thumps up and hats off to the team.

FilmCriticLalitRao There is no point discussing bad films but to save other innocent viewers from the agony of senseless torture it is better if some enterprising reviews are written.This is a righteous attempt in that direction.Travellers and Magicians is a very bad film for many reasons. In Buddhism it is taught that lust for sexual relationships is a very bad sin but in Travellers and Magicians there are steamy scenes of lust.So the filmmaker is not practicing what he has been preaching to his followers.Khyntse Norbu worked with Bertolucci on his film "The Last Emperorer".It is only on that basis and nothing else that he is seeking fame.What a selfish act of pretentiousness.The worst thing about this film is that it is unable to stand on its own save for the crutches of exoticism.If we remove these scenes from this film than it would be nothing more than a visual story book.This film can only be liked by people who are fed up of their own lives, own circumstances and own religion.

june43 Khyentse Norbu's cinematic abilities have grown since The Cup, his previous movie. I am hugely impressed across the board. The screenplay is great, cinematography is great, the story is great, and the editing is great. Also the characterization is outstanding. All the characters, even the "bad guys", are seen with compassion. I found the movie very entertaining and when I left the movie I felt uplifted. Meanwhile the dark side of humanity was not left unexplored. It has a kind of spirituality that seeps in at the edges, as if by osmosis, and is far from preachy or pedantic. This movie reminds me of some of the great movie-making of the 60's....Bergman and Fellini to name the directors. It is deceptively simple in it's beauty yet, to be bold in my opinion, I would also say it has reached toward and achieved the archetypal. A definite should see!

bnash29 Truly remarkable and moving movie." Wherever you go there you are" seems to prevail as the Bhuddist philosophy.A movie that has a story within a story "looking within" as it were.The scenery is magnificent and it is a "breath of fresh air" as itcascades out of the screen to freshen your body , soul and mind.A remarkable picture since it was not made in Hollywood or Bollywoodbut within the remarkable nation of "Bhutan" showing truly"breathtaking vistas" that easily eclipse "Kashmir" "Tibet".The characters are as enduring as the landscape. The great beauty of this movie is within us all.