I recently watched the independent film: End of the Spear on DVD. This movie is based on the true story of 5 young missionaries that are killed in the jungles of Ecuador in 1956. These men are trying to find and then communicate with the Wadani tribe. This tribe is a very violent tribe that is constantly killing each other for revenge and they are about to extinct themselves with there behavior. The movie flows back and forth from the missionaries and their families to tribe members who do not trust the foreigners. It focuses the characters of Steve Saint (son of Nate Saint- Missionary) and Mincayani, leader of a clan of the Wadani tribe.
This movie was extremely well done. It is not an over the top Christian movie but rather a very well done movie that does not shy away from the missionaries beliefs. It is one of the best dramas that I have seen in a long time. There are moments of actions and exploring of the tribe and their vengeful tendencies.
15 years ago, I personally met Elisabeth Elliot. She was the wife of one of the Missionaries, Jim Elliot. I was initially interested in this movie because it was telling of the story of how Jim and the other missionaries died and how the wives actually were able to befriend this tribe. It is an amazing true story. I am unsure of how many creative liberties were taken with this movie.
I recommended this movie. It was an excellent movie but is not suitable for all ages. I give this movie an A-.
Other Reviews:
IMDB User Review: 6.8 stars out of Ten
Rotten Tomatoes: Users- 70% - Fresh 6.9/ 10
Rotten Tomatoes: Critics- 41% -Rotten, 5.3/ 10
E Online- Users- A-
E Online- Critics- C
Tuesday, October 10, 2006
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