End of the Spear
Every Tribe Entertainment | Release Date: January 20, 2006
8.0
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Generally favorable reviews based on 38 Ratings
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10
JacobK.Mar 2, 2007
I wached this movie without knowing what to expect... It appears that the majority of people and orginizations rated this movie with extreme bias. They gave no mention of the acting, sound track, and scenery in this movie (Even with a poor I wached this movie without knowing what to expect... It appears that the majority of people and orginizations rated this movie with extreme bias. They gave no mention of the acting, sound track, and scenery in this movie (Even with a poor storyline it should rate at least a 6 by itself!!!!). The movie was incredibly gripping, character development was astonishing, and itis based on a true story. If anyone rated this movie less than a 7, it is because they are bias because of the Christain nature of the film. Both sides, anti-Christian and Christian, have this bias problem. Read the posts, its either too politically correct or too religious. Anyhow, from a true critic, The most gripping and moving movie I have seen!!! Its too bad it likely won't win any awards.… Expand
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10
KenB.Jan 28, 2006
Good (not great) acting with very good cinematography. I was not expecting much from this movie but it powerfully and compellingly presents the themes that it wants to present. Much better in this pespect than most critically aclaimed movies today.
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KarenAMar 5, 2006
As a young adult, I had heard of this story that took place in 1956, where five missionaries were killed trying to save a brutal tribe of people. (One of the wives has a radio program in our area.) I had no idea concerning the details As a young adult, I had heard of this story that took place in 1956, where five missionaries were killed trying to save a brutal tribe of people. (One of the wives has a radio program in our area.) I had no idea concerning the details surrounding it. I was fascinated viewing this movie. Watching it and knowing it was a true story showed the ultimate in forgiveness. I greatly appreciated being able to see what one of these five families experienced. It was awesome to see how good can come out of such evil.… Expand
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10
HeidiM.Jan 22, 2006
This was a rare movie that I'm proud to have taken my kids to see. I can't stop thinking about it, and I will buy it on DVD. After reading the professional critics reviews, I have discovered that I must not have anything in common This was a rare movie that I'm proud to have taken my kids to see. I can't stop thinking about it, and I will buy it on DVD. After reading the professional critics reviews, I have discovered that I must not have anything in common with them!… Expand
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9
MaryC.Jan 22, 2006
I was very suprised how much this movie affected me. I knew going in that this was a low budget film based on a true story and that it may be disappointing when compared with typical Hollywood big budget fare. However, I did not feel cheated I was very suprised how much this movie affected me. I knew going in that this was a low budget film based on a true story and that it may be disappointing when compared with typical Hollywood big budget fare. However, I did not feel cheated or disappointed in any way. The scenes depicting the voilent nature of the tribesmen are gripping and horrifying. And the expected fate of the missionaries is heart-wrenching. I did not find this to be a "Sunday School lesson", in fact I felt that the "proselytizing" was kept to a minimum. And I found that I kept putting off leaving the theater for fear I would miss something.… Expand
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ChrisC.Jan 31, 2006
Why are so few critics reviewing this movie? Because it's "Christian"? Yet they'll go and see Deuce Bigalo: American Gigolo. amazing.
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MSbFeb 26, 2006
Simply dreadful. A dull and often times ridiculous testiment to how converting people to christianity makes them more civilized somehow. The brutality of the tribe was actually more of a relief to me. Those missionaries are portrayed as the Simply dreadful. A dull and often times ridiculous testiment to how converting people to christianity makes them more civilized somehow. The brutality of the tribe was actually more of a relief to me. Those missionaries are portrayed as the good guys but I was somehow relieved to see the ends of several spears go into some of them. I felt no sympathy for any of the main characters, I had no sense of enthrallment or enjoyment during this bloody and pointless justification of all things that christians do to save your soul. Useless.… Expand
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10
PhilipL.Jan 20, 2006
A compelling story and a beautiful movie.
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PookieD.Jun 12, 2006
if you want to see a good engaging film about missionaries you should skip this one and see 'The Mission.' This one's just a sales tool for christian colonialism and an attempt at justification of oppression of non-christian cultures.
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10
DonP.Jan 21, 2006
Most giping movie in over a year. Well conceived and well portrayed.
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10
R.H.Jan 21, 2006
This is an unusual movie, not like anything traditional hollywood has done. It's about missionaries, but it's not a "religous" movie either. It's about a group of ordinary people responding to an unthinkable event with This is an unusual movie, not like anything traditional hollywood has done. It's about missionaries, but it's not a "religous" movie either. It's about a group of ordinary people responding to an unthinkable event with incredible courage. It is gripping, touching, violent in places (but without gore), humorous, and thoroughly satisfying. It truly is a movie that breaks the mold. I'd like to see more movies like this!… Expand
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10
MarianJan 22, 2006
This film is wonderful. It is the first film since "Passion of the Christ" that has touched me so emotionally. Those who speak against it are afraid of its simple message.
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KyleJan 22, 2006
I loved this film, it truly depicts what it is like to totally immerse yourself in a foregin culture. It also acurately shows the zeal with witch these and many other missionaries have for their work (we need more people like the Saint I loved this film, it truly depicts what it is like to totally immerse yourself in a foregin culture. It also acurately shows the zeal with witch these and many other missionaries have for their work (we need more people like the Saint family in this world it would truly make it a better place). Maybe Mr Fox of Tv Guide should visit the theaters again ( you have to be sleeping to miss the powerful message that this film has to offer).… Expand
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ErikS.Jan 20, 2006
I thought it was well done for what it is, I went in with no expectations and felt like it told a great story. While the lines may have seemed forced at times, the acting was believable and the scenery was beautiful.
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8
DorisS.Jan 24, 2006
Very good. Exciting, moving, about people of great courage. Would see it again.
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JimJ.Jul 29, 2006
Simply Horrible. The entire movie completly ignores the side of a indigenous peaceful civilization, completely ignores the introduction of polio to indigenous societies through missionaries...etc. Another attempt which proves Simply Horrible. The entire movie completly ignores the side of a indigenous peaceful civilization, completely ignores the introduction of polio to indigenous societies through missionaries...etc. Another attempt which proves Christianity's intolerance towards people with a different point of view about being "civilized". Watch only if you want to regress as an open minded person, and love colonialism.… Expand
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BenK.Jan 21, 2006
A powerful story full of emotion and drama. I would be lying if I said I wasn't moved. Yes the music was overwrought and the dialogue didn't always sparkle but the dramatic conflict never failed to engage. The movie works, in aA powerful story full of emotion and drama. I would be lying if I said I wasn't moved. Yes the music was overwrought and the dialogue didn't always sparkle but the dramatic conflict never failed to engage. The movie works, in a Dylaneque fashion, not in linear progression but in its accummulation of passion and emotion until it reaches its redemptive ending. Though it's a bit violent for younger audiences, this film is sure to spark passionate conversations from all that see it.… Expand
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5
WayneC.Jan 22, 2006
an inspiring true story that lacks power in this politically-correct movie version.
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TimV.Jan 29, 2006
Very disappointing compared to the documentary film and the books about these men. A very watered down gospel message. I would encourage getting the better version in Beyond Gates of Splender which has the real message these men died for.
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10
LeahM.Jun 26, 2006
A very good movie, I really enjoyed it, and would watch it again.
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ElizabethW.Feb 17, 2007
There was no point to the End of the Spear. I remember when those missionaries were killed, and this movie did a dreadfrul disservice to them. Those who say the critics are biased because this is a "Christian" movie are deluding themselves. There was no point to the End of the Spear. I remember when those missionaries were killed, and this movie did a dreadfrul disservice to them. Those who say the critics are biased because this is a "Christian" movie are deluding themselves. There is nothing Christian about it. A miserable, boring, flop.… Expand
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MedleyJun 22, 2012
I largely agree with the tomatometer's general consensus for this film. It could have been so much more with better editing, intimate and sweeping cinematography, an expanded and more detailed story exposition and well rounded and layeredI largely agree with the tomatometer's general consensus for this film. It could have been so much more with better editing, intimate and sweeping cinematography, an expanded and more detailed story exposition and well rounded and layered character development. More of an intricate and emotional score, wouldn't have to be a long score and definitely not a bombastic one mind you (a more subtle one could be more powerful on emotions), would have helped as well. Having said that, I still appreciated this movie's themes and some parts of the movie itself, namely the climax and Louie Leonardo's acting and especially his acting potential. Although the climax is not perfect (actually rushed in execution), it is still a quite a powerful one.… Expand
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