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Yazmin Close shines in drama with strong language, adult themes.

Charlie Nicholas It could have been so much more with better editing, intimate and sweeping cinematography, an expanded and more detailed story exposition and well rounded and layered character development. An even more intricate and emotional score (wouldn't have to be a long score and definitely not a bombastic one mind you, since a more subtle one could be more powerful on emotions), would have helped as well. Having said that, I still appreciated this movie's themes and some parts of the movie itself, namely the climax and Louie Leonardo's acting and especially his acting potential. Although the climax is not perfect (actually rushed in execution), it is still a quite a powerful one.Overall Score: 5.5/10

vikpk The movie will leave a deep mark in your memory. It is a story that is so dramatically different from today's Hollywood exploitation of spirituality (and I mean the dark side of it - zombies, vampires, slasher maniacs and so on ridiculous entertainment brainwashing). Yet it's spiritual message is so naturally intertwined with the story that one cannot but take it in. Sacrifice, power, murder, forgiveness, and even angels, are all part of the story. The events themselves are true outside the dramatization for the purpose of the film. The Christian element of the film was toned down, however. It was clear that the story is about Christian missionaries but I am not sure how many viewers who are not familiar with Christiantity and missionary work would really grasp many of the choices of the characters in the story. This is a must see film for those who appreciate cinematography of depth and purposeful story-telling. It is also a story about the power of the gospel of Jesus Christ and God's grace, although the filmmakers shied away from making such a necessary statement when one depicts the life of Christian missionaries.

emuir-1 Why do filmmakers take the trouble to go to exotic locations, use the native language of the characters in the film, then cast non-native actors in many of the roles? The whole effect is ruined. It is as jarring as when old Hollywood cast Susan Hayward as a Mongol princess, and various blond blue eyed Caucasians natives of India or the South Sea Islands. Mel Gibson did exactly the same with Apocalypto. To make it even more ridiculous, the non-natives usually cannot speak the tribal language which affects their performance. Louis Leonardo and Christine Sousa may be good actors, but they do not look like Amazonians. Their characters physical appearance might have been credible as mixed race offspring of workers in an Amazon shanty town and their native wives, but not in an isolated jungle tribe which we are led to believe had no prior contact with civilization.Casting gripes aside, I did not realize before I saw it that this was a religious themed film, but they fortunately kept the preaching to a minimum. Films with a religious message are frequently appallingly amateurish with characters walking around with beatific smiles on their faces while turning the other cheek to adversity. If you have watched St. Theresa you will know what I mean.The only problem other than the casting, was that I could not follow what was going on most of the time. There was no explanation of who the white men with guns were, or why they were killing the natives. the story seemed to jump about all over the place with no explanation for who was doing what and why. All I could do was sit back and enjoy the beautiful scenery of Panama.

mbrenne235 This was a movie that grabs you and moves you as only a real life event can. The protagonist was committed to helping a wild jungle tribe stop killing each other to the point of extermination. His mission would be considered suicidal by most people. Yet he wanted to give these people hope, by replacing their hatred and anger with hope and the knowledge of Jesus Christ. You won't be bored by this movie. It was filmed on location in South America, and accurately depicts the lifestyle of these Indians. The biggest negative to me, was the leading role of a devoted Christian missionary was played by an actor who not only rejects the role he played in, but actively fights against the Christian cause. He is a homosexual activist. I was disappointed, because knowing that ahead of time, made his part less believable. Nonetheless, he played the part well.