Movie Review: End of the SpearFollow

Before any of you leap to false conclusions about this film and declare without having seen it that this is a blatent and cunning case of proselytizing the masses via a popular media (think Passion of the Christ for those so inclined to be knee jerk anti-Christians), understand that this movie stands on its' own merits independent of any religious tones.

Lest any of you wonder what the storyline is, back in the mid-50's a group of missionaries went out into the Ecuadorian jungle to bring the Gospel to the Woarani tribe, a small group of people who were at risk of exterminating themselves due to revenge killings against another local tribe. The missionaries' plan was to introduce the concept of forgiveness and self-sacrifice by way of Christianity, thus ending the cycle of violence in which these people found themelves. If you want to have a good read, peruse Through the Gates of Splendor for a more complete story of what occured to these men.

This movie, however, while explaining the background, is more the tale of the man who killed Steve Saint's father. While it is told largely in the third person by Saint, the plot deals mostly with Mincayani, the man responsible for his father's death and how he wrestles with the idea that there are other alternatives to revenge.

The cinematography is excellent, the plot is moving, and the storyline is accurate. If there is any fault with the film, it's that Steve comes across as two dimensional since he doesn't play a large role other than the voice-over and being the vehicle by which the final scene happens. That being said, it doesn't detract from the movie so much as it leaves you not really knowing the protagonist.

Good movie.

Totem

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What's really important, Totem, is where the hell have you been and why haven't been on your Asylumites character? It's been over a month and you are missed.

We have a ton of folks on now that look forward to your mighty Mandingo-like return. #

Besides, I made a knife for your rogue that ended being sent back to me after 29 days! /butthurt

So stop seeing movies about this so-called "Real World" and come back where all us nerds feel safe. Also, go to our website to get registered so you can access our guild message boards.

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