It's entirely possible that sending the audience out feeling lousy was intentional

The biggest problem with this movie is it’s a little better than you think it might be, which somehow makes it worse. As in, it takes itself a bit too seriously, which makes most of the movie feel kind of dull.

The movie turns out to be a little better than the average. Starting from a romantic formula often seen in the cinema, it ends in the most predictable (and somewhat bland) way.

This movie tries so hard to be funny, yet it falls flat every time. Just another example of recycled ideas repackaged with women in an attempt to appeal to a certain audience.

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.

The movie will leave a deep mark in your memory. It is a story that is so dramatically different from today's Hollywood exploitation of spirituality (and I mean the dark side of it - zombies, vampires, slasher maniacs and so on ridiculous entertainment brainwashing). Yet it's spiritual message is so naturally intertwined with the story that one cannot but take it in. Sacrifice, power, murder, forgiveness, and even angels, are all part of the story. The events themselves are true outside the dramatization for the purpose of the film. The Christian element of the film was toned down, however. It was clear that the story is about Christian missionaries but I am not sure how many viewers who are not familiar with Christiantity and missionary work would really grasp many of the choices of the characters in the story. This is a must see film for those who appreciate cinematography of depth and purposeful story-telling. It is also a story about the power of the gospel of Jesus Christ and God's grace, although the filmmakers shied away from making such a necessary statement when one depicts the life of Christian missionaries.

Where can I start...Oh yes the dialogue...the narrator resorted to lines such as "the tribe has lived here since the beginning of time", and the missionary father says to sun with reference to the distance the earth is to the sun.."you know that's only a fraction of the amount I love you" - ah yes it's bad. The historical/anthropological aspects of the film are decent but I don't know how much to believe yet and clearly the missionary enterprise can only bring good to the "natives"- I say that with a volumes of sarcasm. The ending is somewhat lackluster and is suspect for Christian propaganda. This film is really not worth watching, in fact I would rather spend the time viewing cheese filled 80s flick - certainly a more useful use of my time. Common people if you give this film a decent rating the standards have certainly gone down Sorry to the missionaries out there....

This was a movie that grabs you and moves you as only a real life event can. The protagonist was committed to helping a wild jungle tribe stop killing each other to the point of extermination. His mission would be considered suicidal by most people. Yet he wanted to give these people hope, by replacing their hatred and anger with hope and the knowledge of Jesus Christ. You won't be bored by this movie. It was filmed on location in South America, and accurately depicts the lifestyle of these Indians. The biggest negative to me, was the leading role of a devoted Christian missionary was played by an actor who not only rejects the role he played in, but actively fights against the Christian cause. He is a homosexual activist. I was disappointed, because knowing that ahead of time, made his part less believable. Nonetheless, he played the part well.