Silence (2016)

Release date: 2017-01-13
Country: USA|UK|Taiwan|Japan|Mexico|Italy
Language: English|Japanese|Latin
Director: Martin Scorsese
Production Co: SharpSword Films, AI-Film, CatchPlay
Genre: Drama, History
Rating: 7.1/10
Length: 2h 41min

Storyline

The story of two Catholic missionaries (Andrew Garfield and Adam Driver) who face the ultimate test of faith when they travel to Japan in search of their missing mentor (Liam Neeson) - at a time when Catholicism was outlawed and their presence forbidden.

Plot Keywords

japan, religious persecution, torture, crisis of faith, betrayal, religious icon, 17th century, bare chested male, loincloth, thirst, crying man, man crying, doubt, christianity, based on true story, one word title, head cut off, voice over, jail, title spoken by character

Short Review

While the craftsmanship is undeniable and the themes of spiritual belief, betrayal and redemption are laudable, the film feels flat and not as emotional or moving as it should be.