Review of Silence (2017) by Pete T — 24 Jan 2017

It is, I think, the best film about faith I've ever seen.

This review of Silence (2017) was written by Pete T on 24 Jan 2017.

Silence has generally received positive reviews.

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By Israel Y (2) on 12 Jan 2019

Its hard not to watch this movie and not tear up. Whether you're religious or not, you will be able to find value in this movie…

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By Grant S (1,780) on 13 Apr 2018

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By David L (3,419) on 20 Jun 2018

Wow, I never knew this history. I was fascinated by it and had to look up the history to learn more after the movie was over…

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By Mr. S (141) on 13 Sep 2018

Definitely one of the best films I have ever seen in every way. Cannot recommend more highly to anyone with a degree of taste & intelligence…

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By Leigh Paatsch (1,103) for Herald Sun (Australia) (1,081) on 28 Nov 2018

A long-term passion project for Scorsese that you really must be in the mood for (this ain't no Wolf of Wall Street, that's for sure!)…

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By Pat Padua (495) for DCist (403) on 28 Aug 2018

Since this is a Martin Scorsese picture, the film is as much about the power of the image as it is about the power of God…

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By Pj Nabarro (328) for Patrick Nabarro (306) on 01 Nov 2018

By its final act, Silence starts to become more distinctive and strikes upon fertile territory with the end-game of Father Rodrigues' resistance…

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By Kacper W (40) on 01 Sep 2018

Meditation for soul. Astonishing pictures…

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By Kyle M (2,387) on 04 Sep 2018

Scorsese's religious vision finds life with patient development overtime into a powerful journey that tests the strength of faithfulness towards…

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By Byron B (1,084) on 01 Jul 2018

Silence, unlike most faith based films, was not made to affirm one's faith, it was made to make one evaluate one's faith…

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