Review of Silence (2017) by Manon M — 06 Mar 2017
"Silence" is heavy weight and requires some level of predisposition to go through it. Beware that this movie lasts almost three hours and has a very slow pace. If you have what it takes, than you will absolutely enjoy it.
It's beautiful to the eyes, calm to the ears, and rich for the mind. The film is basically getting by without music, which is emotionally harsh since it makes you feel kind of alone. I liked how the characters and the ideas of the feature are painted with a lot of nuances, it makes you appreciate all perspectives of the conflict surrounding religion and culture that is the main conducting line of the movie.
The cast is superb, Garfield is particularly moving in his performance, Adam Driver was magnificent too, sadly he was given less screen time. Their performances are very introverted, humble and quiet, which absolutely adore.
Whilst Silence is a complex film, it is one worth your time. An introspective, powerful experience not for the casual viewer though.
This review of Silence (2017) was written by Manon M on 06 Mar 2017.
Silence has generally received positive reviews.
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