One of the worst movies I've ever seen

hyped garbage

Awesome Movie

I enjoyed watching this film and would recommend other to give it a try , (as I am) but this movie, although enjoyable to watch due to the better than average acting fails to add anything new to its storyline that is all too familiar to these types of movies.

In 1943 Amazon Basin, Ecuador, Mincayani as a boy survives a massacre in his village as the Waodani tribe live in a never-ending series of revenge killings. Dayumae is a native girl taken by outsiders. The spear is the preferred weapon. In 1956, a group of missionaries fly their plane and make contact with the help of Dayumae. There are misunderstandings and Mincayani's group kills the missionaries. Despite the murders, the dead missionaries' families continue the work.This is a message movie and I love the message. Louie Leonardo is charismatic as Mincayani. The rest of the cast is filled with B-level actors. This is not a dramatic affair but a compelling story nevertheless. I choose to love this movie for its message and the quiet heroism that is more superhuman than any superhero movie.

This film is a wretched disfigurement of what any film is supposed to be: entertaining, able to be followed, and containing a well thought-out plot. When roughly half the film is some gibberish language that has no subtitles, nor hints at what they are ever talking about, the film is dissatisfying as well as not easily followed. No person wants to sit down and listen to dribble acted out by second rate actors who could obviously be seen stammering, even when one does not know the language. These are blatant markings of a failure. And as if the these negative aspects are not enough, the film is not even built around a well written plot.In conclusion, the film is a complete and total failure in the eyes of any sane human being; it is not interesting, can not be followed, and it does not contain a well-thought plot. This film is not fit for viewing. The only way this film could be of any use would be as an example of le bad cenema.

Now before I begin my review, I just want to say that the genre of this movie was not one that I was heavily passionate about, if at all. I had decided that I would watch this movie, because I had enjoyed other projects that Chad Allen had been involved in, as well as his personal activism. I wanted to support his work and in an interview, he said that this film was one that he was very passionate about and that he was very proud of it. Going into it, I must repeat that I had no expectations. To my surprise, this story was both touching and inspiring. Between the selflessness of the five missionaries and the manner in which relationships build between the two different cultures, I really felt that this story was of great importance. Now onto the acting; There have been many threads dedicated to criticizing the casting choices, mainly Chad Allen, as well as the performances. I couldn't disagree more. I thought that Chad was perfect for the dual role and brought layers and realism to the storyline. Another standout was Louis (the man who played Minoyani). I truly believed his performance and found myself sympathizing with this murderer as some points, although I knew I shouldn't. All in all, i thoroughly enjoyed it and recommend this film.

Without going into technical aspects and the like, because in this instance that sort of thing is secondary at best, this movie is extremely well done. But that isn't the point here really. The real point is that its done in such a way that ... You're THERE. You FEEL it, SEE it, HEAR it. Its one of those flicks that sucks you in and makes you a part of it. It makes a point, and it does that without beating anyone over the head with someone else's morality. That was a very pleasant surprise for me. This is a film that is well worth the view. Side note: Most of the players? Never heard of 'em. Any disappointments in that? Not one.