Silence

Not at all what I expected.

Can't say I enjoyed it but thought provoking.

Epic but a little slow

Interesting film! though very LONG

Wagered with many of the above comments. Torturous to watch as well as for the victims, but cinematography good and an interesting history.

thought provoker

Christianity was the outlawed faith in 1633. Believers moved about in secrecy and in the darkness of the night. All Christian rituals were negated by extreme violent acts- burning, drowning, executions - to demonstrate Japan's enforced persecution of Christians.
This film is a very powerful indictment of the fate of believers who dared to preach an alternative religion in the country of Japan.
The Inquisitor was relentlessly cruel in his persecution of the Christians until he achieved their 'silence.'

This is a gripping & poignant film which in turn leaves the viewer 'silent' as he contemplates the scenes of inconceivable cruelty. An impressionable film!

Hard to watch.......very long movie.....beautiful cinematography and makes you question faith and most religions.

Beautiful film!

not a movie for me.

Please go and make your own decision

Very moving movie about the power of faith and strength of religion through trying times.

Riveting film about the power of religion and faith.Well documented.

Amazing film

Interesting movie... Captivating..

Yes a long, captive and interesting movie, but would not recommend it as a must see.

Amazing film

Intriguing, thought provoking and intense. Despite the length of the movie, it was still captivating throughout.

I felt emotionally battered after watching this movie! A very long movie which I will reflect upon over the coming days. Certainly thought provoking and an interesting insight into human nature, faith and principles.

Very powerful. Hard to watch the violence, but necessary to know this time in history. Thought provoking.

Extraordinary and thought provoking movie - Martin Scorsese is a genius and a wonderful storyteller!