Review of The Cup (1999) by Robert H — 22 Jun 2008
Made 4 years before Travelers and Magicians by the same writer/director. The story is a bit more insular, as it deals with monks living in a monastery. Much is lost on the non-Buddhist viewer, though it is material that are more knowing asides, and therefore neither essential to the plot, nor of great importance to the viewer. There are a number of points that the movie makes which is great. The journey is the destination, the greatest love we feel can be transmuted to the whole of the universe; that there are many enemies too many to defeat but that there is a way to defeat them all. That is to conquer hatred.
Somewhat preachy, somewhat smaltzy; this movie ain't for you if that isn't your cup of tea. It is well put together, funny and doesn't try to convert you or drown you with its preach or smaltz.
I'd love to work for the guy, if he's good to work for. His principles.
Thumbs up, I'd see it again with a Buddhist teacher or someone who wanted to see it themselves.
This review of The Cup (1999) was written by Robert H on 22 Jun 2008.
The Cup has generally received positive reviews.
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