SummaryEighteenth century Spanish Jesuits try to protect a remote South American tribe in danger of falling under the rule of pro-slavery Portugal.
Directed By:Roland Joffé
Written By:Robert Bolt
The Mission
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55
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8.3
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Metascore
Mixed or Average
55
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If there's a problem with this film, it lies in its hieratic, almost operatic style, which at times veers dangerously close to the self-absorbed and sanctimonious. But the sheer scope and significance of the story win the day, and Joffe and his actors score some stunning achievements. [3 Nov 1986, p.81]
80
Powerful and atmospheric, if oddly structureless, The Mission is a magnificently filmed and strongly political view of the conflict between church, state and capitalism.
70
The Mission is majestic, sometimes moving, sometimes mawkish. Should you choose to accept it, your religious tolerance will be tested. But there are rewards -- fascinating insights into the byzantine business of diplomacy and gorgeous photography of the roaring Iguazu Falls, an eden of fog and roaring water, and of the sleepy walled city of Cartagena.
50
The whole film feels bloated, as Joffee makes his point, makes it again, and then returns to it as if for reassurance. [16 Jan 1987, p.5]
50
The Mission is "The Killing Fields" without Dith Pran, a movie that simply asks the audience to share its moral smugness. It wants us to feel good about feeling bad. [14 Nov 1986, p.AC]
50
A singularly lumpy sort of movie. The film's most riveting sequence comes at the very beginning, when we see a crucified Jesuit missionary being tossed - cross and all - into the river and carried over the spectacular Iguassu Falls. Nothing that follows, including more pretty scenery and quaint costumes, comes close to equaling the drama of that one sequence - about a character who remains forever anonymous.
30
The Mission is everything a movie should be -- magnificently produced, epic in scope, serious in theme -- everything, that is, but good. Hamstrung by an unworkable script, the disastrous casting of Robert De Niro and, presumably, the strain of shooting in the Colombian jungle, director Roland Joffe' has come up with an indigestible lump of sanctimony that rarely goes beyond its good intentions.
User score
Universal Acclaim
8.3
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Jun 10, 2022
9
Tiene muy buenas actuaciones, destacan Robert de Niro, así como la trama, el soundtrack es sumamente excelso, grande Ennio
Jun 21, 2022
7
The set and the costumes are awesome. The music is phenomenal. Most of the acting is great. However, this film has aged! Due to the narrative based format, it comes across as if it's in acts (like in a play) rather than flowing like a film ought to. Most of the Brit actors are excellent...unfortunately this shows De Niro to be seriously out of his depth. When he's not speaking, he'd decent enough, but when he is it's awful. Ah well, its an old film, and worth a watch **** nothing else for the score and the set.
Production Company:
- Warner Bros.
- Goldcrest Films International
- Kingsmere Productions Ltd.
- Enigma Productions
- AMLF
Release Date:Oct 31, 1986
Duration:2 h 5 m
Rating:PG
Tagline:Deep in the jungles of South America two men bring civilization to a native tribe. Now, after years of struggle together, they find themselves on opposite sides in a dramatic fight for the natives' independence. One will trust in the power of prayer. One will believe in the might of the sword.
Awards
Academy Awards, USA
• 1 Win & 7 Nominations
Golden Globes, USA
• 2 Wins & 5 Nominations
BAFTA Awards
• 3 Wins & 11 Nominations
