End of the Spear
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Movie Reviews of End of the Spear
Movie Review: End of the Spear - a skeptic's concession
Summary: 5 Stars
Let me start by saying, though I am a practicing protestant, I am not generally a fan of Judeo-Christian films. I find, on the whole, that they are unrealistic or preach-ee or pretty much everything that I never want to be personally or pay good money to view on the big screen. I am often embarrassed by the "everything is neatly wrapped up in a God shaped bow," "everything will feel fine if you just believe" themes-- ignoring that life can be very difficult, realities jolting, God's hand unexplainable. Recently, I have experienced two films that, in my opinion, have successfully challenged this formula. The 2007 film "Amazing Grace," the story of William Wilberforce and the abolition of the British slave trade, and "End of the Spear," a film that loosely chronicles a now famous missionary expedition to the Waudani tribe in South America. Both are well written and well executed. Both are intelligent and thoughtful. Further, I found both very moving for all of the right reasons. I do not, by my five star rating, mean to propose that this is an excellent film by all Hollywood standards. It is meant as a comparative assessment within this genre. It is well worth the purchase price.Movie Review: Be still my heart!
Summary: 5 Stars
The beauty of this movie held me spellbound. The brilliance of the colors, the sunlight on the water, the incredible music that followed the entire length of the film was breathtaking. The Waodani are enthralling in their grace and splendor. By the end of the movie, I was in love with Louie Leanardo (Mincayani).
The story carried me away, become more and more powerful as I watched. I was a tad nonplussed at the thought that Christian Missionaries actually intended to "civilize" the "savage beasts," I don't know many Natives who would tolerate that kind of cinematic treatment these days - but the actors in this movie all seemed to be genuine Natives and must have allowed for it, maybe it was true, I choose to reserve judgement for the time being and simply enjoy the movie for its story and its beauty.
Setting the Christian propaganda aside, the message of the film was indeed truly meaningful - to be truly Christian is to be beyond revenge killing. If only we could see the end of the spear today.
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Movie Review: The Aura of the Gospel
Summary: 5 Stars
This movie reminded me vaguely of 'Ben Hur', where Jesus is always shown from the back and you never here him speaking, but you do see the affect he had on the people he came into contact with - - - or, the aura. In this movie, you never hear the Gospel, but you see the affect the Gospel has on people - - - again, the aura.
I thought there would be a lot of dialogue about John 3:16 and John 3:3. But instead of being about doctrinal discussions, it a true story about the unseen power that would drive people back, in a loving way, to the those who killed their spouses; it is belief acted out.
The movie did not take the easy way out on difficult circumstances, but looked reality right in the eye. The lush soundtrack served to underscore and connect the dangerous jungle environment with its violent, primitive tribes, together with the hope that is the Gospel. The acting was very good, particularly for the fierce tribal leader who commanded the movie without speaking a word of English. It was his ongoing encounters and interactions with the Gospel that really drove the movie.
A good movie about a great aura.
Movie Review: "End Of The Spear" is brilliant!
Summary: 5 Stars
"End Of The Spear" is brilliant! This is one of the year's best! Jim Hanon's directing is brilliant! The story & screenplay by Bill Ewing, Bart Gavigan, & Hanon is brilliant, considering it is based on true events! Louie Leonardo is excellent as Mincayani. Chad Allen is great as Nate Saint, but as Steve Saint, his performance is excellent! The music by Ron Owen is excellent! The cinematography by Robert Driskell is brilliant! The film editing by Miles Hanon is excellent. The casting by Mark Fincannon (who has done the casting to "Just My Luck" (2006), "Big Momma's House 2" (2006), "Glory Road" (2006) & "Last Holiday" (2006) is excellent. The production design by Clarence Major is brilliant! The art direction by Jeff LeGore is brilliant! The set decoration by Jeff McManus is brilliant! The costume design by Marian Ceo (who did the costume design to the upcoming "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning" (2006) is brilliant! This is a powerful and heartwarming film that stays with you until the very end.Movie Review: A Powerful Story
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a compelling movie about agape (Christian love)and redemption in very extreme circumstances.
It is based upon the true story of five American missionaries who were murdered by the Waodani tribe in Ecuador in the mid 1950s. This account is primarily based on the perspective of Steve Saint (who was the young son of one of the victims) and Mincayane (Louie Leonardo). Saint who is played as a child by Chase Ellison and as an adult by Chad Allen has an incredible story.
After the tribe killed his father, his mother and aunt continued to attempt to establish a relationship with the primitive people and share the Gospel of Christ with them.
Later on as an adult, Saint returns to the Amazon region to work with the tribe including the murderer of his father who has since had a conversion experience. The unconditional love given by these Christian workers is a great testimony to the love of Jesus Christ.
I highly recommend this film.