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goosepoop357's rating
Just saw it and despite some choppy editing at a couple places, this movie is certainly worth an evening out to the theaters.
I knew very little about this movie going in to it. I knew it involved missionaries in the Amazon, but not much more. I also have to admit that I was rather skeptical because most low-budget movies with a Christian theme that I've seen have a technical problem, such as average acting, sketchy editing, etc that detract from the movie experience. This movie's main problem was the editing. Not all the movie was edited poorly. The fighting scenes were wonderfully edited for example. I've never seen spear fights that looked as real as in this movie. In Troy for instance, most of the spearing involved a quick edit from a throw, to a jump cut to the actor with the spear already sticking out of their body. In this movie, there are some scenes that I'm still wondering "how'd they do that?" However, there were a couple scenes that were not highly emotional scenes where it looked like the transition from one scene to the next was an afterthought. I was left feeling like the scene ended before it should have. There were only two or three scenes like this though, so it's not much of a detraction for me.
On the other hand, the rest of the editing was top notch. The cinematography was excellent and the story was very compelling. Considering how large of a change missionary work had on the original American peoples' way of life, the story was very relevant historically. The acting in the beginning of the movie seemed a bit overzealous at times, but the performances by the actors playing the Waorani characters more than make up for this early problem.
By and large, I think this is a movie that is worth a look and will certainly eventually make its way into my DVD collection.
I knew very little about this movie going in to it. I knew it involved missionaries in the Amazon, but not much more. I also have to admit that I was rather skeptical because most low-budget movies with a Christian theme that I've seen have a technical problem, such as average acting, sketchy editing, etc that detract from the movie experience. This movie's main problem was the editing. Not all the movie was edited poorly. The fighting scenes were wonderfully edited for example. I've never seen spear fights that looked as real as in this movie. In Troy for instance, most of the spearing involved a quick edit from a throw, to a jump cut to the actor with the spear already sticking out of their body. In this movie, there are some scenes that I'm still wondering "how'd they do that?" However, there were a couple scenes that were not highly emotional scenes where it looked like the transition from one scene to the next was an afterthought. I was left feeling like the scene ended before it should have. There were only two or three scenes like this though, so it's not much of a detraction for me.
On the other hand, the rest of the editing was top notch. The cinematography was excellent and the story was very compelling. Considering how large of a change missionary work had on the original American peoples' way of life, the story was very relevant historically. The acting in the beginning of the movie seemed a bit overzealous at times, but the performances by the actors playing the Waorani characters more than make up for this early problem.
By and large, I think this is a movie that is worth a look and will certainly eventually make its way into my DVD collection.
I ordered a large pizza tonight from a well known pizza place (that will remain nameless to save its reputation) that was offering a free DVD with the pizza. So, from the limited selection, I decided on Weekend At Bernie's 2.
The DVD came in a paper sleeve. Not even a plastic jewel case. After watching it I realized that the movie didn't even deserve the sleeve. THAT'S how bad this movie is.
The premise is stupid, the dialogue is bad, and not even the slap-stick humor performed on a corpse was even smirk invoking. Others have said that the only laugh they got from this movie was when Bernie was dancing. Stand in front of the mirror and dance around like a complete moron. Do you make yourself laugh? Then you STILL won't like this movie. It's awful, absolutely awful.
As far as the careers of the people involved, just ask yourself one question: where are they now?
If you can answer that question, then you'll understand how bad this movie is.
Watching this movie is like having gangrene infect my eyes. Spare yourself the anguish. Let it collect dust in the video store and rent ANYTHING else.
No stars.
The DVD came in a paper sleeve. Not even a plastic jewel case. After watching it I realized that the movie didn't even deserve the sleeve. THAT'S how bad this movie is.
The premise is stupid, the dialogue is bad, and not even the slap-stick humor performed on a corpse was even smirk invoking. Others have said that the only laugh they got from this movie was when Bernie was dancing. Stand in front of the mirror and dance around like a complete moron. Do you make yourself laugh? Then you STILL won't like this movie. It's awful, absolutely awful.
As far as the careers of the people involved, just ask yourself one question: where are they now?
If you can answer that question, then you'll understand how bad this movie is.
Watching this movie is like having gangrene infect my eyes. Spare yourself the anguish. Let it collect dust in the video store and rent ANYTHING else.
No stars.
I remember seeing this movie when it first came out. The opening scene scared the heck out of me. Seeing it so many years later, it still holds my attention.
As is stated already, the cinematography was well done and the acting (particularly by Heston) is first-rate. I thought the director did a very good job of creating an atmosphere that scares as well as intrigues. The story is a good one, the sort that you hear around the camp fire.
And yes, I agree that this should be on DVD. I'd buy it in a second.
A well made movie that stands the test of time.
As is stated already, the cinematography was well done and the acting (particularly by Heston) is first-rate. I thought the director did a very good job of creating an atmosphere that scares as well as intrigues. The story is a good one, the sort that you hear around the camp fire.
And yes, I agree that this should be on DVD. I'd buy it in a second.
A well made movie that stands the test of time.