End of the Spear
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Movie Reviews of End of the Spear
Movie Review: Great movie!
Summary: 5 Stars
I have always liked movies that were based on real events....and this one was one I had heard of before, but did not know details. I decided to let my 11 year old and 13 year old watch it to even though a bit graphic at the beginning, because I felt it was important for them to understand that "bad things", even very sad, hard-to-understand events, can be used by God to bring great good. If we are faithful to God's call, we are not promised an easy life or that we will understand why everything happens or always see the "good" come out of evil in our lifetime, but He can bring to pass things in the future that we cannot comprehend. A recent article in Compassion talks about how the Woadani are facing new threats to their people's well being, and how the pastors that have risen up amoung their people and foreign workers as well are helping them to face these difficulties. This article now has increased meaning to me and my children since we saw this movie and understand their history.Movie Review: A Grat Movie!
Summary: 5 Stars
In this touching movie we meet a family, the Saints, missionaries reaching out to a tribe in Ecuador. Young Steve is very close to his father. When he is killed by the very tribe he is trying to reach Steve is devastated. Questions are unanswered and Steve leaves there without ever knowing which warrior killed his father or what really happened. Years later, after the death of his aun who remained to minister, Steve returns and what he learns about his father's death changes his life and heals his soul.
This movie is a true story and one, I believe, that will touch even the hardest soul with deep conviction. It is very well done, local, actors, all top-notch. The story runs deep with emotions, convictions, loss and gain. It shows that even when evil feels it has won, the God who is more than enough has the final say and always brings victory. Heartwarming, tender, yet mighty. I think believers and unbelivers will find this movie a true treasure.
Movie Review: PG 10 or so....
Summary: 5 Stars
I too read the Wycliffe book, but it was 20 years ago so I won't berate the accuracy of the movie as done below... I did see Steve (from the movie) at the Creation Northwest festival and he certainly supported the movie and 1/2 the proceeds go to the indigenous people so let's review the movie now.
From the first scenes, I was impressed with the audio tracks and it stayed good. Someone else stated it was a typical Hollywood production and I was glad to see it was a world-class, Hollywood production! The video was superb, and the audio (bass especially) was great.
The story was very good, but not for younger kids. There were many great talking points. We had to stop several times to discuss the decisions people were making.
The story is one of ultimate triumph with some very tough points in the middle. Both the movies end, and the trailers were very uplifting and inspiring.
Movie Review: Terrific movie!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
Based on the true story of a families' struggles in the jungles of Ecuador, this screenplay brings to life an incredible tale of great courage and sacrifice. After a boy's father is killed while trying to make contact and film the Waodani tribe, a family seeks to teach the tribe peaceful ways rather than seeking revenge, which is the usual with the war weary tribesmen. Louis Leonardo is absolutely majestic in his portrayal of the angry Mincayani of the Waodani. Mincayani carries the memory of his own murdered family members and a long history of continual revenge in his heart. He knows nothing else but hatred and distrust. Can he be taught another way of solving disputes between tribes without spearing people? All the actors and actresses who play the Waodani are phenomenal and strikingly beautiful! Put this one at the top of your movie list. I'd have given in ten stars if they were available.
Chrissy K. McVay - Author
Movie Review: End of the Spear
Summary: 5 Stars
After hearing about this film on the radio, I was disappointed when it did not show in my town. I have read books by Elizabeth Elliot and was interested in how a book on this event would come out on film. I was pleased. It was neat to see the story through different eyes, this time the nephew of Elizabeth's co-worker Rachel. The character development focuses heavily on the native individules involved in what took place, and although the massacre of the five missionaries was tragic, it shed light on how it could be sensible to this culture. It was also a striking story of forgiveness and redemption. The segment on the end where the viewer gets to see the actual folks and hear a bit of chat gave it very nice closure. Still, one wonders, how did his wife and kids adjust to living in the jungle after Rachel died?