Deniro's "The Mission"
04-03-03, 06:45 PM
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Deniro's "The Mission"
This thread will probably get moved but, this new 2-disc SE of Deniro's "The Mission" has me perplexed.
I've never heard of, much less seen this film. So my question is what's the film about and would it be a good blind buy?
My genre interests include historical period pieces, so this film would fit my fancy.
I've never heard of, much less seen this film. So my question is what's the film about and would it be a good blind buy?
My genre interests include historical period pieces, so this film would fit my fancy.
04-03-03, 07:18 PM
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It is a good movie.
In a nutshell, it is the story about missionaries in Latin America.
The score by Ennio Morricone is great, as well as the cinematography by Chris Menges.
It won many awards, including the Golden Palm at the Cannes Festival, and one oscar and two golden globes.
Check it out on http://us.imdb.com/Title?0091530
I'll be buying it.
In a nutshell, it is the story about missionaries in Latin America.
The score by Ennio Morricone is great, as well as the cinematography by Chris Menges.
It won many awards, including the Golden Palm at the Cannes Festival, and one oscar and two golden globes.
Check it out on http://us.imdb.com/Title?0091530
I'll be buying it.
04-03-03, 08:10 PM
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This is one of my favorite films.
Good Cast
Robert Deniro
Jeremy Irons
Liam Neeson
Aidan Quinn
Great Score.
Amazing there aren't any threads buzzing about this film.
Good Cast
Robert Deniro
Jeremy Irons
Liam Neeson
Aidan Quinn
Great Score.
Amazing there aren't any threads buzzing about this film.
04-03-03, 08:25 PM
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I think it's a great film, about a subject not often addressed in movies. I've actually seen it the first time in my high school history class =) Planning on buying the SE.
04-03-03, 08:51 PM
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This is my favorite film...
The scene where
is exceptional.
It's a good blind buy if you like historical and/or religious films.
If you like this check out Romero with Raul Julia.
The scene where
Spoiler:
It's a good blind buy if you like historical and/or religious films.
If you like this check out Romero with Raul Julia.
04-04-03, 06:03 AM
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how strange, this morning I finally clicked on that banner ad for it and read the description! and then i see this thread. I never heard of it either, but I do really like Robert DeNiro so it might be worth checking out.
04-04-03, 11:39 AM
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Originally posted by stingo
This movie is well worth the money - this has been on my waiting list for a while... glad to see it is finally making its transition to DVD.
This movie is well worth the money - this has been on my waiting list for a while... glad to see it is finally making its transition to DVD.
I love the soundtrack. It's one of my favorites.
04-21-03, 01:31 PM
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This is my favorite drama ever of all time.
Ever.
Of.
All.
Time.
Brilliantly acted, gorgeously shot on location, and exquisitely scored. It is a story about slavery, guilt, grace, redemption, war, and sacrifice, set against the backdrop of colonial imperialism in South America.
It is the kind of movie that I think could actually change someone's life.
Ever.
Of.
All.
Time.
Brilliantly acted, gorgeously shot on location, and exquisitely scored. It is a story about slavery, guilt, grace, redemption, war, and sacrifice, set against the backdrop of colonial imperialism in South America.
It is the kind of movie that I think could actually change someone's life.
04-21-03, 06:06 PM
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My full review will be coming out here on April 29... but I'll let you guys get a little preview of one thing from it: the transfer is absolutely, positively STUNNING.
And yes, it's an excellent film! It's a great drama on its own merits, and if you like historical films, you'll definitely like it.
And yes, it's an excellent film! It's a great drama on its own merits, and if you like historical films, you'll definitely like it.
04-21-03, 06:17 PM
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I'm completely astounded that this thread has gone this far without a single mention of the film's director, Roland Joffe. Wow. Guess winning the Palme d'Or doesn't rate much these days...
04-22-03, 01:08 AM
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i saw this movie in spanish class (and yes, dubbed in spanish so i cant say if the linesa re that good or intense in english). however, as a missionary and a catholic, i found it extremely intense and powerful. there are so many scenes with such powerful symbolism in there. my fav one is the whole scene listed above in spoilers....
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