The Mission

PG-13

2022

1 hr. 35 min.

Documentary

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Every year, over 60,000 young missionaries from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are sent across the world to preach their gospel. Sundance Film Festival selection THE MISSION follows four Latter-day Saints teenagers from their training in Utah to their missions in Finland, home of Europe's most private and secular people. Tania Anderson's film tracks these wide-eyed, impassioned teens on their two-year rite of passage, as they struggle with being immersed in a new culture, and the daily rejections they inevitably receive throughout their task. Granted total access by the Church, THE MISSION is a sensitive observational documentary detailing the challenges and triumphs of these missionaries' journeys.

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Trey B

The film was very well done and did not seek to portray a biased view of the missionaries or their beliefs in any way. As a returned missionary myself, I found many moments to be very poignant as I remembered congruencies in my own experience. One issue I guess you could say I had with the film was that the missionaries definitely went through some tough times as all do, however it was clear they also had some high points. Maybe intentionally, the high points didn't seem to convey the positive emotional impact of what were definitely highlights and lifelong memories for the missionaries in the film. Regardless of that small issue I found, the movie was enjoyable, relatable, and accurate in my opinion. Very refreshing watch.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

08/09/23

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Chris J

MOVIE REVIEW The Mission – Genre: Documentary Year Released: 2023 Runtime: 1h 35m Director(s): Tania Anderson Where To Watch: Premiering on VOD & digital on January 27, 2023 RAVING REVIEW: THE MISSION, directed by Tania Anderson, is a film that offers a unique perspective into the lives of young individuals as they embark on a transformative journey. As a selection at the Sundance Film Festival and a Grand Jury nominee, the film delves into the inner workings of an institution that sends thousands of young people to the four corners of the planet to serve and share their spiritual teachings. The filmmaking process was guided by the principle of "standing on equal ground" with the cast and all the people behind the scenes, providing an intimate and, at times, uncomfortably personal experience. The audience is placed directly in the paths of the subjects, offering a unique view into the lives of these young individuals, but the film also leaves the audience wanting more. The film follows a group of volunteers aged between eighteen and twenty-one as they complete their training and try to find their feet in a different country, away from home, sometimes for the first time. One of the critical ways a major denomination spreads its message is through missionary work. The film focuses on this aspect of the institution, and it is an enthralling portrait of a group of young people who put their lives on hold to serve their faith. The filmmaker does not pass judgment, instead allowing events to unfold organically, providing a space for these ordinary youngsters to be seen and heard as they are. Despite its limitations, THE MISSION remains a powerful and thought-provoking film that offers a glimpse into the weight of a spiritual mission. However, the film is open, but not entirely; while we see more than a traditional documentary, it still feels like many closed doors only let us see this entire journey. In conclusion, it's a film that will make you ponder the sacrifices and the weight of a spiritual mission and its impact on the individuals who embark on it. For more reviews and my YouTube channel, please visit linktr.ee/Overlyhonestmoviereviews Follow me on Letterboxd, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube. Find my social media accounts on most platforms simply by searching Overly Honest Movie Reviews. I'm always happy to hear from my readers; please say hi or send me any questions about movies.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

02/17/23

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Monir S

一个说谎者的自白郭文贵的直播并不新鲜，直播内容更是千篇一律，三句话足以概括，再多一句就是高抬了这位"权力猎手"：全世界的新闻拿来大做文章，永远东拉西扯诋毁"盗国贼"，拍着美国人马屁的同时不忘给自己脸上贴金。是不是这么回事，熟悉郭文贵的人，心中有了答案，一个说谎者的套路把戏，不过如此。只要是郭文贵往镜头之前一站，他心里的那点小九九，一看便知。他的直播，与其说是直播，不如说是自白，在光天化日众目睽睽之下，欲遮还羞地将内心的肮脏与龌龊掏出来示众，满足所谓的"自尊"，满足所谓的"虚荣"。

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/24/23

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Lorena P

何为坏人？不好界定。你可以把它当成一个幼稚的问题，也可以把它当成一个哲学问题。在孩童眼里，这个世界非黑即白。但到了圣人眼中又是不同，"人皆可以成为尧舜"，这是孟子的名言，而荀子觉得，人性本恶。但不论是本善还是本恶，我们不必过于纠结，就从最简单的出发，从人伦道德出发，来看看什么是坏人。一、凡引导他人走向魔鬼之道的人便是坏人长久以来，郭文贵通过一个个视频直播，不断给自己洗脑，给广大网民洗脑，妖魔化中共，神圣化自己。

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/23/23

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Noel Murray

Los Angeles Times

A poignant and relatable portrait of loneliness...

Jan 27, 2023

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Natalia Winkelman

New York Times

As the events unspool, the film struggles to crystallize more than a handful of compelling points.

Jan 26, 2023

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Robert Daniels

RogerEbert.com

The Mission feels too subversive to be noticed.

Jan 26, 2022

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Wade Major

FilmWeek (KPCC - NPR Los Angeles)

It's de-stigmatizing but it isn't illuminating.

Feb 11, 2023

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Alan Ng

Film Threat

A profile of young people who love their church and want to change the world for the better.

Rated: 6.5/10

Jan 30, 2023

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Richard Propes

TheIndependentCritic.com

The Mission offers a mere glimpse into the world of one of America's most intriguing denominations but that glimpse is, indeed, rather fascinating from beginning to end.

Rated: 3.5/4.0

Jan 27, 2023

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Synopsis

Every year, over 60,000 young missionaries from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are sent across the world to preach their gospel. Sundance Film Festival selection THE MISSION follows four Latter-day Saints teenagers from their training in Utah to their missions in Finland, home of Europe's most private and secular people. Tania Anderson's film tracks these wide-eyed, impassioned teens on their two-year rite of passage, as they struggle with being immersed in a new culture, and the daily rejections they inevitably receive throughout their task. Granted total access by the Church, THE MISSION is a sensitive observational documentary detailing the challenges and triumphs of these missionaries' journeys.

Director: Tania Anderson
Screenwriter: Tania Anderson
Rating: PG-13 (Thematic Elements|Full Nudity|Some Violent Content|Sexual References)
Genre: Documentary
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 27, 2023

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