Genre: historical drama
With: Jeremy Irons, Robert De Niro, Ray
McAnally
Director: Roland Joffé
Release: 1986
Studio: Warner Bros., Goldcrest Films International,
Kingsmere Productions Ltd., Enigma Productions et al.
Rating: 14+
MBiS score: 8.5/10
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Story-line: despite slave traders, mercenaries
and instructions from his cardinal, a Jesuit preaches the Gospel deep in the
jungles of Brazil.
Pluses: an A-list leading duo, top-flight direction,
great cinematography (Chris Menges), an evocative score (Ennio Morricone) and a
strong screenplay (Robert Bolt).
Minuses: although in keeping with the
story, some scenes are quite violent.
Comments: THE MISSION, a Palme d’Or winner,
stands as a heart-wrenching account of missionary work in colonial times and of
the clashes between men of God and godless men. Watching this tough, original and
spectacular film is time well spent… and that’s always our aim as movie buffs.
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