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8.9 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 11 Ratings

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  1. MichaelS.
    May 25, 2001
    1
    HIMALAYA is Asianphilic ethno-porn. Valli's camera lingers over the leathery flesh of the Tibetans like he was shooting stills for a taxidermic showcase in a natural history museum. Oh, and the old man reaches the top of the mountain against all odds, then conveniently expires. This film leaves no cliche unturned. It is simpleminded and offensive in its fetishization of its subjects. Why so many people are lapping this up, I'll never know. Avoid.… Expand
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  2. TasneemC.
    Oct 23, 2001
    10
    It was beautiful.
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  3. TylerG.
    Feb 15, 2003
    8
    Besides the wife of the deceased son, the poster girl for this movie, all of the actors are unknows from right there in Nepal. They are Dolpa-pa. Tinle and Karma appear authentic as such. The only downside was the slow beginning. But the character of Narbou adds a wonderful dimension to the complete story with his fresco, his praying and his relationship with his father, Tinle. I reccomend getting the DVD and watching the making of the movie feature. Michael - Ethno-porn? No. A worthy, well-documented effort. Just watch the making of the movie sequence and you will understand the intentions of everyone involved. Tinle and co. went in to this film with gusto and without being prodded. There is, as you say, plenty of ethnic exploitation going on out there and needs to be shot down. But try not to be hypersensitive. Give the old filter a tune-up so that you can enjoy this movie!… Expand
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Metascore
73 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 19 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 19
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  1. San Francisco Chronicle
    Reviewed by: Mick LaSalle
    100
    They are naturals at acting, not because they're good at lying but because they can't be phony.
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  2. Miami Herald
    Reviewed by: Rene Rodriguez
    63
    Himalaya doesn't need a traditional story line to transport the viewer into another, fascinating world.
  3. Washington Post
    Reviewed by: Desson Thomson
    90
    The dance between authenticity and storymaking works beautifully.
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