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Rating:  - More truthful than you realize
I appreciate the movie much more after realizing that the Shangri La was based on an actual monastary and not limited to the author's imagination. There are some scenes and dialogue with the High Lama that are nothing less than profoundly spiritual. A great movie; enjoy. The 1973 version is also worthy, but nearly impossible to find.
Rating: - Lost Horizon
Lost Horizon is a great classic which brings hope to the world especially during these trying times. This classic is suitable for family viewing and presents a wonderful opportunity for family discussion. This is a must see for all ages.
Rating: - Memorable Movie
A movie that will always be remembered. Great for the whole family. Kids will be captivated.
Rating:  - Fantasy about Asia
When Westerners were troubled by world war and the Depression, some of them found a utopia in Tibet /or China,or wherever eastern...all right..in this movie, Chinese living in inland region were a group of mob, and these Westerners were dying to flee to the "civilized" Shanghai. The Chinese pilot hijack the plane and eventually killed himself. In the utopia(Shangri-la) the Western group was eventally led into, Asians were a group of faceless labors who seemed to enjoy the actually despotic rule of the High Lama and his agent Mr.Chang. But above all, this Asian utopia was a highly westernized colony-- Architecture,room and table setting, candles, chairs, forks and knives, nude American woman swimming, english speaking everywhere...but Western men are almost all dressed in traditional Chinese costume! Is this a Western tourist group that enjoys vacation in a Western hotel located in Asia? Obviously the characters don't have to do any job there but can still have fun and free meal--certainly they start to like it there. It is said in the movie that people living there don't use money, but that doesn't mean that nobody has to work: think about those local labors. Perhaps I can't expect too much of a 1930's movie, but the film is indeed characterized by shallow cultural exoticism and orientalist imagination that will make every Chinese laugh.
Rating: - Golden Oldie
A great movie of yesteryear. While some of the video is missing none of the audio is so you can keep up with the plot. What is needed today is more movies like "Lost Horizon" and not the sex filled or gory movies of today. I have watched this movie a number of times and plan on watching it again. This is the only Ronald Coleman movie I have but will purchase more of his movies.
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