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45 out of 100

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8.1 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 35 Ratings

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  • Starring: Chad Allen, Jack Guzman, Louie Leonardo
  • Summary: Mincayani is born into the most violent society ever documented by anthropologists, the Waodani in the eastern rainforest of Ecuador. As he grows he learns what every Waodani understands, he must spear and live or be speared and die. Mincayani's world changes when he and his family kill five missionaries. This incident propels Mincayani's family group down an extraordinary path that culminates in them not only departing from violence, but also caring for the enemy tribe they had once violently raided. (Bearing Fruit Communications)… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 18
  3. Negative: 6 out of 18
  1. L.A. Weekly
    Reviewed by: Scott Foundas
    70
    This is exceedingly earnest stuff, dolloped with Christian goodness and solid production values.
  2. The A.V. Club
    Reviewed by: Nathan Rabin
    58
    In spite of End Of The Spear's fundamental conservatism, the missionaries' disastrous initial encounter with the Waodani ultimately teaches the progressive message that when it comes to winning the hearts and minds of foreign cultures, Bibles and superior technology are no substitute for a thorough understanding of their language and culture.
  3. Chicago Tribune
    Reviewed by: Allison Benedikt
    38
    A childish and visually repetitive movie, ham-fisted, proselytizing and overtly simplified.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 21
  3. Negative: 5 out of 21
  1. JacobK.
    10
    I wached this movie without knowing what to expect... It appears that the majority of people and orginizations rated this movie with extreme bias. They gave no mention of the acting, sound track, and scenery in this movie (Even with a poor storyline it should rate at least a 6 by itself!!!!). The movie was incredibly gripping, character development was astonishing, and itis based on a true story. If anyone rated this movie less than a 7, it is because they are bias because of the Christain nature of the film. Both sides, anti-Christian and Christian, have this bias problem. Read the posts, its either too politically correct or too religious. Anyhow, from a true critic, The most gripping and moving movie I have seen!!! Its too bad it likely won't win any awards.… Expand
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  2. WayneC.
    5
    an inspiring true story that lacks power in this politically-correct movie version.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  3. TimV.
    2
    Very disappointing compared to the documentary film and the books about these men. A very watered down gospel message. I would encourage getting the better version in Beyond Gates of Splender which has the real message these men died for.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes

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