Review of Silence (2017) by Fred B — 08 Jan 2017

Modern day epic! Amazing and harrowing in equal measure.

This review of Silence (2017) was written by Fred B on 08 Jan 2017.

Silence has generally received positive reviews.

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By Zechariah H (65) on 01 Jul 2018

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

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By Jake C (820) on 02 Mar 2018

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By Mateo C (19) on 06 Nov 2018

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By Matthew D (1,591) on 30 Jul 2018

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By Dar T (4) on 30 Dec 2018

One of the most profoundly atmospheric, immersive, and unique films I've ever come across…

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By Nguyen Le (136) for The Script Lab (63) on 09 Oct 2018

It's through this simplicity that depictions of love for Jesus ... subtly stir while the shoguns' brutality ties knots in stomachs…

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