BootDigest
Such a frustrating disappointment
VividSimon
Simply Perfect
Roman Sampson
One of the most extraordinary films you will see this year. Take that as you want.
72 virgins
This film is a wretched disfigurement of what any film is supposed to be: entertaining, able to be followed, and containing a well thought-out plot. When roughly half the film is some gibberish language that has no subtitles, nor hints at what they are ever talking about, the film is dissatisfying as well as not easily followed. No person wants to sit down and listen to dribble acted out by second rate actors who could obviously be seen stammering, even when one does not know the language. These are blatant markings of a failure. And as if the these negative aspects are not enough, the film is not even built around a well written plot.In conclusion, the film is a complete and total failure in the eyes of any sane human being; it is not interesting, can not be followed, and it does not contain a well-thought plot. This film is not fit for viewing. The only way this film could be of any use would be as an example of le bad cenema.
codiak92
"End of the Spear" shows in tragic detail how God is truly able to use all things, even horrific death, for good and the betterment of our lives. The message of Jesus is told in such a manner that it doesn't come off as preachy or fake. It is real; as real as the details of this story. Rarely does Hollywood produce a film adequately capable of encompassing a story such as the one depicted in this stunning film.A beautiful story from the get go, "End of the Spear" leaves audiences inexplicably changed. Detailing the legacy that Nate Saint and his teammates, Jim Elliot, Ed McCully, Peter Fleming, and Roger Youderian left through their tragic deaths, this story goes deeper into what redemption is all about. The film focuses on the lives of two young men, Nate Saint's son, Steve Saint (a boy during most of the film) and Nate's murderer, 20-something-year-old Waodani warrior Mincayani. Powerful elements grip you from the moment you begin watching. Suspense, unbelief, heart-break, hope, fulfillment, and joy will all take turns playing your heart strings as you view this film. Be it the awful brutality in which the Waodani live or the incredible scene of reconciliation between Steve Saint and Mincayni, you will be moved.The musical score is incredibly powerful and greatly affects the tone of the film. It has a way of making your blood pump and heart pound, yet pull your heart to your throat and make you blink back tears.Louie Leonardo portrays the character of Mincayani so amazingly. The conflict raging within him, between the savagery of his lifestyle and the yearning for something better, is vividly shown. Leonardo gives depth and feeling to what could have been a stereotypical brute. Chase Ellison did a stand up job representing the character of Steve Saint. In fact he was nominated in the Young Artists Awards due to his performance. Your heart will ache for Steve as Ellison shows an unbelievable innocence and love. The film representative of not only Nate Saint, but the older Steve Saint is actor Chad Allen. He is a very agreeable actor that gives both Saints a lovable quality.While the film does add a grain of poetic license, the real-life Steve Saint condoned this for a better cinematic experience.All in all, this movie is a masterpiece. It captures the incredible power of God and the amazing hope in His Son, Christ Jesus. I can not recommend it enough. An entire way of life rewritten through redemption and the love of Christ Jesus. What a fabulous message!
dottyjyoung
Yes, there were some very good scenes in this movie.Yes, the cinematography and settings and costumes were great.Yes, Chad Allen did a good job. And after reading Elizabeth Elliot's books and Jim Elliot's journals, it was wonderful to see Jim Elliot being portrayed as a clown, and to see Elizabeth Elliot's courage in going back into the woods to love her husband's killers.But this was a poorly-written movie. The writers left out key information about the Aucas, gave sermons instead of organizing plots, and wrote such wooden dialogue as, "Hitting the dog won't make the hurt go away." Mincayani's scene over the dead child sealed it for me. Who was this child? Why did this death evoke such a strong reaction from him? Why the references to termites? Or jumping the great Boa? Why was this not mentioned earlier in the movie? Until this point, we have NO INDICATION of what Mincayani's people believed, except that they killed each other. And why oh why were fathers and mothers asking that their live children be "put in the ground" with them? These things could have easily been explained in the course of the movie, if the writers focused more on the story, and less on trying to please everyone.I was so confused by the jilted dialogue and the poor screen writing craft that was displayed, that I looked up the Auca people on Wikipedia, and was able to fill in some of the plot holes for myself.You guys can do better than this. I know you can. Getting someone saved by the end of the movie does NOT make the movie good. Read the book "Story" by Robert McKee. And do NOT rely on Deus Ex Machina to move your plot forward.Keep writing. Christian movies need good writers.
arun-ladoo
Where can I start...Oh yes the dialogue...the narrator resorted to lines such as "the tribe has lived here since the beginning of time", and the missionary father says to sun with reference to the distance the earth is to the sun.."you know that's only a fraction of the amount I love you" - ah yes it's bad. The historical/anthropological aspects of the film are decent but I don't know how much to believe yet and clearly the missionary enterprise can only bring good to the "natives"- I say that with a volumes of sarcasm. The ending is somewhat lackluster and is suspect for Christian propaganda. This film is really not worth watching, in fact I would rather spend the time viewing cheese filled 80s flick - certainly a more useful use of my time. Common people if you give this film a decent rating the standards have certainly gone down Sorry to the missionaries out there....
