The Mission

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Wayne K A film that seems to be more acclaimed and beloved for its score than anything else, The Mission is a beautifully photographed and well directed story about Jesuit priests struggling to protect their flock in an age of deadly ignorance and brutal colonialism. Like every historical film ever made it’s gotten a lot of flack for its inaccuracies, as well as criticism for its treatment and depiction of the indigenous tribes. The film would have you believe that the priest’s intentions with the locals was entirely benevolent, something that people with even a passing knowledge of religious history can tell you is nonsense. The film doesn’t go anywhere fast, but I did like its contemplative tone and a lack of sensationalism. It captures what it would have been like to give yourself to your faith in an attempt to live a simple, good life, and the effect it would have on you if that existence were interrupted. It also demonstrates some great historical details, such as how the European powers were at a significant advantage over the native tribes because they had guns, but it also shows how inconvenient they were, with their vast length and the necessity for them to be reloaded frequently and with great difficulty. The much-lauded score appears to be a total of 2 significant songs, one of which is repeated about 5 times. The climatic battle scene is a fittingly emotional ending to what is a very human drama. Not a masterpiece by any means, but still a powerful story that deserves to be seen. Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 08/20/25 Full Review thiago s Filme fraco, o roteiro é fraco, as cenas são fracas, a história é fraca, o elenco é fraco, e ninguém ajuda a melhorar o filme, os personagens são fracos, e o filme deveria ter cenas bem melhores e relevantes, para fazer o filme ser bom Rated 0.5/5 Stars •  Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 08/04/25 Full Review bob c Up there with the very best. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 07/17/25 Full Review Chris W This is a Masterpiece of art. Another example of the fact that far too many professional critics have agendas that are controlled by their desperation for money and to please their paymasters. This brilliant film captures the tragedy that was, and far too often is. If I were still teaching, this would be in a film studies class. It needs to be viewed. Globally. Be kind. Always. Out lies and evil. Always. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/01/25 Full Review Richard W A very good, wellcast movie Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/01/25 Full Review Frans B Reality often shocks, illustrated here in striking fashion. How a "noble" cause turns evil, the intentions behind real intentions, all intriguing. Epic movie with equally epic settings and cast. Absolutely one of those "must see more than once" movies. Morricone just adds to the whole greatness Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/21/25 Full Review Read all reviews

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