Scorsese's Most Underrated Work of Art!

I was seriously surprised to see that this was rated as low as it is. Obviously Scorsese is unquestionably a film-making legend and genius in general. As a pretty heavy film-buff, I went into this movie blind and unbiased. Like everyone I am a big fan of Scorsese regardless of his rare hit and misses, and still think the man is a genius.

With all that said I think this movie might be the most underrated and under appreciated movie he's ever done. I realize it's hard for movies like this to get recognition for Scorsese considering he's accomplished masterpieces like GoodFellas, The Last Temptation of Christ, Raging Bull and Taxi Driver, also along with the subject matter, since audiences tend to stray away from religious movies...

But this movie imho is the closest thing to a masterpiece I think you can get. (I don't think it's a masterpiece, but it's nearing it) The way he just takes you into a whole different world, the transition of the Dalai from boy to man, is just so intricate and honest it was amazing to watch.

I thought the script was great, it was shot as beautifully as anything I've ever seen, and just a great movie in general. I'd venture to give it a 8.3 out of 10. Not a 7.0 (just wrong)