Review of At Play in the Fields of the Lord (1991) by Gena D — 12 Mar 2009

This is one of my favorites. berenger at his best.

This review of At Play in the Fields of the Lord (1991) was written by Gena D on 12 Mar 2009.

At Play in the Fields of the Lord has generally received positive reviews.

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Well over three hours in length, and at best a masterpiece manque, At Play in the Fields of the Lord obviously will not enjoy a 20-week run…

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By Nancy / P (153) on 03 Dec 2008

I LOVE IT...KATHY BATES IS GREAT...SO ARE THE OTHERS..2 NUMEROUS TO MENTION..ALL GREAT…

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By Brandon H (695) on 16 Jul 2007

Great book, great movie. Nice criticism of missionaries and neo-colonialism. And it has Tom Waits…

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By Patrick B (1,076) on 30 Jun 2007

Darryl Hannah's best work so far in my opinion. This film primes to the core...it definately provides material for discussion…

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By Julie L (270) on 28 Mar 2011

This is a big, beautiful but uneven movie about a collision of cultures in the Amazon…

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By G. T (109) on 11 Jun 2007

Very very good movie... this takes a very good look at how it is possible for christian missionarys to do more harm than good…

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By Kathy H (108) on 10 Feb 2011

I love these kinds of movies. Great stuff…

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By Levi H (23) on 19 Aug 2008

A must watch for any missionary wanna-be. An awesome case study of cultural anthropology based on a true story…

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By Merlin G (49) on 06 Jan 2007

One of my all time favorites and it got no respect. To hell w/them I say. not on dvd…

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