Review of Of Gods and Men (2010) by Karen N — 28 Feb 2013
A slow and touching drama that looks at the true story of a group of monks who refuse to leave their monastery despite the danger they are faced with. This film skyrockets to levels of absolute perfection thanks to the way it handles religion on such a human level.
The religious aspects are part of the characters, and not necessarily part of the film itself. Lambert Wilson is astonishing as the quiet but strong monk Christian, who must decide whether to stay and possibly die or leave and live.
We are shown the true power of the human spirit without ever having to face over sentimental music or melodramatics. Every scene is handled with absolute faith in the cast and writing, as one scene tears us apart with tension, without needless editing nor a bombastic soundtrack.
A gentle masterpiece.
This review of Of Gods and Men (2010) was written by Karen N on 28 Feb 2013.
Of Gods and Men has generally received positive reviews.
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