Fans of war films are being urged to watch a "powerful and moving" movie with a star-studded cast that is now available to stream. Those who love war movies and historical dramas are in for a treat as a classic biographical war drama, Seven Years in Tibet, has arrived on Paramount+.
A True Story of Survival and Adventure
The film is based on the Austrian mountaineer and Schutzstaffel sergeant Heinrich Harrer's 1952 memoir of the same name. It documents his experiences in Tibet between 1944 and 1951. Starring Brad Pitt and David Thewlis, the film sees Thewlis play Austrian Peter Aufschnaiter, with Pitt as Harrer as the pair go mountaineering in 1930s India. When the Second World War begins, their German citizenship results in their imprisonment in a British prisoner-of-war camp in the Himalayas.
Fan Reactions and Critical Acclaim
Fans have taken to IMDb reviews to share their thoughts on the film, with one hailing it a "masterpiece," adding: "I strongly recommend this movie to those who think about war and occupation all day long." Another called it "vital viewing," stating: "This movie is in my Top 100 of all time. Well acted by everyone involved, well directed, and the soundtrack is awesome. I feel this movie should be shown in schools over the world."
A third fan described it as a "must-see," sharing: "I accidentally picked this movie up without knowing anything about it! I was intrigued with it from the very beginning! Brad Pitt did an excellent job! I don't know why I haven't seen or heard anything about it before." Another added: "I can't believe I did not watch this masterpiece earlier. Heinrich Harrer, from climbing mountains and escaping prison to being the Dalai Lama's teacher, lived a life that it's fascinating to learn about, and the movie shows that excellently."
One viewer commented: "This masterpiece still makes me curious every time I see it. Brad Pitt does an amazing job portraying an Austrian, even down to his accent. The cinematography is extraordinary, and the direction is quite good. I love watching it every so often, and learning new things that I missed the times before."
Controversy and Awards
The film did not go down well in China, and it was condemned by the government of the People's Republic of China, which said the Communist Chinese military officers were intentionally shown as rude and arrogant, brutalising the local people. Films produced by Sony were initially banned from playing in China, and Pitt and Thewlis were temporarily banned from entering the country. Despite the controversy, the movie was nominated for a Golden Globe Award, and Pitt won a Rembrandt Award for Best Actor for his role.
Seven Years in Tibet is now streaming on Paramount+. Telly fans can get seven days of free access to Paramount+ shows like Tulsa King and Dexter: Original Sin by signing up for a free trial via Amazon Prime's Paramount+ channel.
