70
Metascore
23 reviews · Provided by Metacritic.com
- 100Christian Science MonitorDavid SterrittChristian Science MonitorDavid SterrittThe first feature-length movie from Bhutan tells its lighthearted story through smart performances, appealing images, and unfailing good humor.
- 90Washington PostDesson ThomsonWashington PostDesson ThomsonA chalice of unpretentious delight, flowing over with goodwill, a cheeky love for soccer and, uh, Buddhist humor.
- 88New York PostHannah BrownNew York PostHannah BrownSo joyous it can actually shake viewers out of a bad mood.
- 80Dallas ObserverAndy KleinDallas ObserverAndy KleinThis sweet little movie is a mild comedy, a much calmer cousin to "Sister Act," with men in robes rather than women in habits.
- 75New York Daily NewsJack MathewsNew York Daily NewsJack MathewsCould well end up on the coming Oscar ballot for best foreign language film.
- 70Film.comElizabeth WeitzmanFilm.comElizabeth WeitzmanWouldn't you rather learn about his culture from Norbu than from Richard Gere?
- 70Los Angeles TimesKenneth TuranLos Angeles TimesKenneth TuranCharming, slyly comic and far from conventionally religious.
- 60L.A. WeeklyElla TaylorL.A. WeeklyElla TaylorThough The Cup is lovely to look at, it has none of the ceremonial rigor mortis of Scorsese's "Kundun."
- 50Seattle Post-IntelligencerPaula NechakSeattle Post-IntelligencerPaula NechakNever offers much enlightenment through its message.
- 42Entertainment WeeklyOwen GleibermanEntertainment WeeklyOwen GleibermanLittle more than a plodding celebration of global television trumping everything in its midst.