The Monk and the Gun

WOW! Local Bhutanese playing themselves in a story about the the not-so-welcome coming of democracy to Bhutan, as well as TV and internet, and the why guns. None likely to increase the local happiness index as the story aptly shows. Some great satire, hilarious scenes, and wry observations.

The movie showcases the culture and mindset of the Bhutanese people, adding a sprinkle of humor. In my opinion, Bhutan is the most joyful nation on Earth.

Fantastic movie. The perfect tonic for our modern ills. After being fed on a diet of endless hyper-processed Hollywood junk, this movie was like finally tasting pure fruit and drinking fresh water. The cinematography was spectacular and made me feel like I was really there, in the hills of Bhutan, and the script was so humble and simple. A welcome reminder of what life is really all about. It was funny and wise and heartwarming and a great commentary on the current polarization in Western society. This movie is a must-watch for everyone!

This was such a great and funny film. Loved it!

With a title like The Monk and the Gun I think I can be forgiven thinking this was gonna be a straight action film. Instead I got a genuinely endearing, profoundly uplifting experience, presenting a timely satirical jab at American democracy and a fascinating philosophical look at life in Bhutan. The film deals with difficulties and downsides of bringing in foreign influences to a country that calculates a Gross National Happiness index, all through wonderful filmmaking and such vibrancy like a wistful breeze of goodwill from the foothills of the Himalayas. Strong performances from a cast whom for many this film marks their first acting gigs help sell the relaxed tone and confidence of Dorji's vision. Insightful as it is incredibly funny, The Monk and the Gun takes perfect pot shots where it counts offering up a perceptive of freewheeling convergence of modernity and tradition.

It's feels like a twist ending but really not. You just don't know where story is going while being quite intriguing and funny throughout. One of best movies I've seen this year.

Wonderful story, with a nice twist - and lots of subtile humor.

The movie insightfully delves into the pros and cons of democracy. The photography is very captivating to the eye. The overall acting is good but I thought the acting of the American was very mediocre and did not fit into the overall quality of the actors.

So much to see on this I can’t really get to it all without spoilers. Suspenseful build up to the end. Genuinely satisfying. Now when all the influencers see this movie, they are definitely going there…oh well

Very interesting story about a small country that we knew nothing about until now - beautiful scenery, acting is good, humor/satire with some mild jabs at the US, great story. Seems Hollywood focuses now on trashy, stupid, or comic strip movies that don't interest us. It's good to see some film makers are making intelligent movies.