The Cup
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Movie Review: One of the best films ever made
Summary: 5 Stars
How can a film about a bunch of Buddhist monks exiled in India with little or no conflict make a film worth watching again and again? First off there are so few films where no one gets seriously injured or killed that to find one is in itself, a triumph. This film, which shows the life of several Buddhist monks in training, is a simple joy to watch. I only grow more and more fond of this film each time I see it. The odd opening and closing music has also grown on me. I enjoy the simple hyjinks the young monks are involved in as well as their love for football (soccer) and their eventual winning over of the Abbott to allow them to rent a satellite dish to watch the world cup. The simple end where Orgyn leaves the party, and ignores the only viewing of The World Cup he is likely to see for a long while, in favor of seeking out personal items to give up so he can get his friends watch back is the crux of the morality behind this film. It's about selflessness and sacrifice. I showed this to my son to teach him about such concepts. The watch was pawned off so he could help get the satellite dish. The head monk notices this and says he will make a much better monk than a businessman. It's simple, yet very poignant. I absolutely love the end where they discuss "what is all this fuss about endings?" This film will surly stand the test of time.