After the remarkable "Anna to the Infinite Power," writer-director Robert Wiemer goes wrong with "The Night Train in Kathmandu." The problem is that a story about an Indian prince (Eddie Castrodad) who is searching for his lost kingdom which appears or disappears depending on whether a certain jade medalion is in his possession is not really a good idea for a film. The plot is too basic and the strong suggestion of a love affair with Lily Macleod (Milla Jovovich) and the prince does not make the film any more interesting to watch. "The Night Train to Kathmandu" is the kind of film that is so puerile that you feel silly for having watched it. The opening sequences remind me of children trying and failing to put on a play in front of their parents who applaud anyway only because it is the polite thing to do.
On the bright side, "The Night Train to Kathmandu" is probably entertaining for kids, though I cannot see it doing much for their imaginations. Instead the only thing this film is notable for is the beautiful, but very young Ukranian model Milla Jovovich. But Jovovich's acting unfortunately does not approximate her looks.
On the bright side, "The Night Train to Kathmandu" is probably entertaining for kids, though I cannot see it doing much for their imaginations. Instead the only thing this film is notable for is the beautiful, but very young Ukranian model Milla Jovovich. But Jovovich's acting unfortunately does not approximate her looks.