StunnaKrypto Self-important, over-dramatic, uninspired.

PiraBit if their story seems completely bonkers, almost like a feverish work of fiction, you ain't heard nothing yet.

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

Taha Avalos The best films of this genre always show a path and provide a takeaway for being a better person.

westside-surfer This movie sucked. I did "get it," and it sucked. Why Murray! Why! Why did you finally make a movie that totally blowed? Who know's what the answer is to that, but the point is that this movie sucked. Maybe everyone, even the greats like Murray, needs a sucky one. I wish I didn't watch this. Please be funny. I will try to forget this crapatacular flick.I've been on a Murray marathon for about a week now. I've watched Lost in Translation, Moonlight Kingdom, The Man Who Knew Too Little, and I can't remember the other one, but this last movie just ruined a perfect kill streak.Most people will say that I don't appreciate drama, or that I couldn't handle Murray's transformation. I do like drama, but I couldn't handle Murray's transformation from awesome to eating balls. That is what this movie is: a big ball eating contest with Murray wearing the crown.

Mike B I really wanted to enjoy this film, being a fan of Somerset Maugham. I found it devoid of interesting characters – Bill Murray zombie walked through scene after excruciating scene with hardly a change of expression. His journey to India was hackneyed and terribly contrived. He may just as well have played the part in a shopping mall – his deadpan performance gave the film a belaboured feel through-out. The confrontations between characters – such as they were – had little impact. The whole thing was just boring and ringed false. Perhaps I give it a few points for the scenery and the storyline did change from time to time. Much better to read the novel instead of looking at this.

barille This is a horrible take on the book. How could anyone cast Bill Murray in this role. If you have not read the book it would not matter perhaps. If you have read the book then do not waste your time. I really like Bill Murray but NOT in this role. The role of Maughnam is missing and was important to the story. Sophie did not play such a strong role in the book. The movie abbreviated the book and in exchange you wind up with a limp, wrong story. What enlightenment? Line up a bunch of books. I'm wondering if they really read the book or simply did a remake of the original movie.The only enjoyable part of the movie would be the Indian music.

gonzo_don Without a doubt, one of the top 100 adaptations of a novel in film history. A mouthful? You bet it is - but this movie had a profound effect on me the first time I saw it and I've watched it a minimum of 100 times since. It never fails to enlighten, remind, and bring me back to the things that are really important in life. Bill Murray's "anger acting" is a bit off, granted--he was new at it--but for the rest, he was perfect. The out-of-kilter style he brings to Larry Darrell is hilarious and effective at the same time. Murray is nobody's fool, don't let Saturday Night Live or Caddyshack lead you to believe that. This guy may be funny as hell, but he's no lightweight in the thinking department. A must-see for anyone. If you don't walk away with something from this film, you probably didn't get it in the first place.