1. MarcDoyle

   9

   A beautiful film. Probably helps just a bit if you're Catholic, but the ecumenical spirit among the priests & their Muslim neighbors is refreshing. Finally, we see monks/missionaries/priests in a positive light. Amazing courage in the face of irrational danger. Of the 30+ people in my theater, maybe 8 walked out before it was over - it can be a little slow at times. But it works! Inspirational.… Expand

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2. NJWolfgang

   5

   The conflict is explained and there is a sense of tension. But the film falls way short. There is no backdrop or depth to why the Villagers would support these Monks as the film basically eliminates the core of their interaction. The performances are quite good, which is what redeems the film, but the film itself lacks a great deal. If all we are too see is this external conflict, which is minimal by the way; with Government forces and extremists one would think the script would paint a back drop as to why these men were so valuable to their community. The film just doesn't do that. Could have been a great movie but ended up rather mediocre… Expand

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3. shaunmed

   1

   i have no idea what the critics are talking about. this movie is for people who enjoyed the passion of the christ. it is horribly slow and uninteresting. and to top it off it's depressing too. really no need to watch this unless you're super christian and into boring movies.… Expand

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