Tells a fascinating and unsettling true story, and does so well, without pretending to have all the answers.

It’s sentimental, ridiculously long and only occasionally funny

All of these films share one commonality, that being a kind of emotional center that humanizes a cast of monsters.

The story, direction, characters, and writing/dialogue is akin to taking a tranquilizer shot to the neck, but everything else was so well done.

Like a lot of people who have commented on this film, i also saw this movie when i was 8-10 yrs. My grandfather had found it at an old movie rental and we watched it together. I was mesmerized, and now that i'm older...i have fond memories. For a long time, i forgot what it was called. All i could remember was something about a "train"! I was looking up on Milla, when i say the movie.....ahhhh! Was i surprised. So, now me and the film are reunited. I love this movie for the mystery and romance...the scenery rocks. Milla is beautiful in the movie and the music is great. It isn't too long...and the time moves quickly when watching it. I love it!

The movie would be better without the acting and 'plot,' but the photography was spectacular. absolutely terribly bad. Thankfully it's not too long - but the plot which is supposed to be mysterious is weak, with mediocre acting - not convincing in the least bit. The incredible scenery is the only redeeming feature of this movie. probably the worst movie I have EVER seen - cheesy plot turns and a predictably boring romance make this movie corny and tacky. not worth an hour of anyone's time ever. If you are really interested in Nepalese history and don't mind bad acting and no plot then this movie is great. otherwise. . . . I would rate this a 1 out of ten.

This was one of my favorite movies when I was younger and still is today. It contains beautiful scenery of Napal as well as local people. A touching love story between two teenagers which is safe for the whole family to watch. You will find no nudity and no profanity in the entire thing. A great choice for family movie night along the lines of Anne of Green Gables but more modern. A young girl and her family move to Napal, against her wishes and there she meets a young man. Add in some local legends and the kids coming of age and deciding what they want out of life and you have a great movie. The soundtrack is also amazing. You will never ask a cab driver to wait for you the same way again. :)

When I first saw "The 5th Element," I kept thinking, "Where have I seen her before? Those eyes..." Then I remembered. There was a little movie, romantic, suspenseful, beautiful, very mystical, that I'd seen nearly a decade before called "Night Train to Kathmandu," starring a very young Milla Jovovich. This is a truly remarkable movie.