Critic Reviews

• Tom Russo, Boston Globe

  The story and settings hold interest throughout, but at times the very lack of emotional connection that Yeshi laments in his father seems to hinder the film.

• Michael O'Sullivan, Washington Post

  "My Reincarnation" is a fascinating, if inexpertly told, yarn.

• Kyle Smith, New York Post

  Buddhism teaches patience, and you're going to need it if you attempt to sit through the conciliatory bromides of the slow documentary "My Reincarnation."

• Mindy Farabee, Los Angeles Times

  Languid and contemplative, the film is typical of the intimate, paired-down aspect of Fox's style, a documentary in which lives accumulate in small moments.

• Daniel M. Gold, New York Times

  "My Reincarnation" makes a pretty strong case: when the family business is enlightenment, listen to your dad.

• Matt Singer, Time Out New York

  It's fascinating to watch Yeshi grow from a skeptical teenager into a spiritual leader -- a transformation that still doesn't bring him any closer to his father.

• Dennis Schwartz, Ozus' World Movie Reviews

  Amazing documentary that chronicles the story of the Tibetan Buddhist Master, Chögyal Namkhai Norbu.

• Marc Mohan, Oregonian

  Even if Yeshi's dilemma never seems that urgent or vital, "My Reincarnation" remains a compelling, universal film.

• Eric Monder, Film Journal International

  Effective though flawed film works as both revealing documentary and moving family drama.

• Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat, Spirituality and Practice

  An unusual and enlightening documentary about Tibetan Buddhism, impermanence, a popular spiritual master and his son, who has been designated as the reincarnation of a famous lama.

• Chuck Bowen, Slant Magazine

  My Reincarnation, at its simplest, is another illustration of the idea that people of most walks of life have essentially the same problems.

• Kam Williams, NewsBlaze

  An intriguing, Marjoe-esque adventure, highlighting how a corporate position at IBM might have belatedly led a reluctant, designated-demigod down a path of enlightenment lined by throngs of gullible devotees-in-waiting.

• Harvey S. Karten, Compuserve

  People fawn over a pretentious Buddhist.

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