Review of Of Gods and Men (2010) by Luc J — 27 Mar 2011
A fragile, quiet, beautiful true story of a brotherhood of 8 monks who are faced with a life-changing dilemma. Either leave their beloved village for fear of being massacred by Islamic fundamentalists in the region, or stay and risk being kidnapped.
A wonderfully reflective meditation on martyrdom and an exploration of faith and fellowship, this film achieves being a modern-day 'Schindler's List' by excluding the melodrama, having a perfect acting ensemble, and writing that makes one really love these characters, without cliche.
A truly perfect film. I cried multiple times.
This review of Of Gods and Men (2010) was written by Luc J on 27 Mar 2011.
Of Gods and Men has generally received positive reviews.
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