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End Of The Spear By Jim Hanon (Director), (Actor) & Jack Guzman (Actor) Our Price $ 12.32   Retail Value $ 16.99   You Save $ 4.67  (28%)   Item Number 23927   Buy New Item Quantity: Available on the Internet only.

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	Moving film that could have been more - 3+1/2 stars.  Mar 25, 2007
"End of the Spear" is the story of five American missionaries who were speared to death while trying to contact the fierce Waodani tribe (also called the Aucas) in 1956 Ecuador. The film relates how, even after this tragic loss, their wives remained committed to reaching the Waodani people. Years later, the son of one of the martyred men returns to the tribe and struggles to forgive the men who killed his father. For many years this event, as related in Elisabeth Elliot's book "Through Gates of Splendor", has inspired generations of Christians to lives of missionary zeal and selfless service. The film beautifully captures the poignant drama of this moving story. The cinematography and music are superb, and the performances are excellent. The native actors do a splendid job, and the film is a fascinating study of the (then) lawless and violent Waodani culture. The script hits the right emotional notes without being syrupy, and the story is skillfully told. What keeps this movie from being a five-star film isn't what's IN the film, but what MISSING - a clear presentation of the Gospel that the missionaries were willing to die to proclaim. This retelling alludes to the Gospel in a murky way, but one could easily get the impression that the missionaries merely wanted to end the Waodani's murderous ways and make them "better people". A few might even think that they were interfering, Western do-gooders who got what they deserved when they tried to interfere with Waodani culture. In reality, they had come to tell the Waodani people that they needed God to forgive them and give them new hearts -- that God loved them, and that by sending His Son Jesus to die as a sacrifice He provided the way of salvation for all who will repent of their sins and put their faith and trust in Christ's atoning blood and triumphant resurrection. The viewer never learns about the true passion that compelled these five families to leave the comfort of America and risk their lives. In fact, other than the Saints, too little screen time is spent on getting to know the missionary families. Having read "Shadow of the Almighty", the biography of Jim Elliot, I was looking forward to seeing him portrayed on film. I actually had a hard time figuring out which one he was! The scene where the missionaries are killed is powerful and shocking, but we feel for them only because they seem like nice guys. The scene would have carried more impact if the script had helped us get to know them as individuals. The film has also been plagued by the controversy surrounding the producers' unfortunate (and in my view unwise) decision to fill a key role with an actor whose advocacy of an immoral lifestyle has been very public. For the record, I thought his performance was very believable, and his voiceover narration seemed heart-felt. I think I would probably have enjoyed the movie more had I not known of his background, though. It's sad that the movie-makers undermined their own film (and probably their box office) by not exercising more discernment. Controversy aside, Christians who already know the "back story" will appreciate this film, but will probably feel frustrated by the missed opportunity to tell the story in all its fullness.
	end of the spear  Mar 19, 2007
The movie was in excellent condition and I received it quickly.
	Real "white man's burden" stuff  Feb 26, 2007
I ordered this from the library only to discover that it is an unfortunate piece of christian propaganda. The movie doesn't reveal very much about the culture of the Waodani (aside, that is, from the racist suggestion that they are nothing but ignorant savages). It does, however, subtly and unintentionally reveal a great deal about the genuine ignorance and ethnocentrism of north american culture. The epilogue, where Mincayani is introduced to such facets of american high culture as the fast food drive thru and the grocery superstore, is particularly telling.
	Terrific movie!!!  Feb 22, 2007
Based on the true story of a families' struggles in the jungles of Ecuador, this screenplay brings to life an incredible tale of great courage and sacrifice. After a boy's father is killed while trying to make contact and film the Waodani tribe, a family seeks to teach the tribe peaceful ways rather than seeking revenge, which is the usual with the war weary tribesmen. Louis Leonardo is absolutely majestic in his portrayal of the angry Mincayani of the Waodani. Mincayani carries the memory of his own murdered family members and a long history of continual revenge in his heart. He knows nothing else but hatred and distrust. Can he be taught another way of solving disputes between tribes without spearing people? All the actors and actresses who play the Waodani are phenomenal and strikingly beautiful! Put this one at the top of your movie list. I'd have given in ten stars if they were available. Chrissy K. McVay - Author
	Faith  Feb 19, 2007
As a child I was familiar with the story of the Auca Indians of South America but I felt a far off from the whole incident. The movie brought the whole event to life. The events became real, touching my heart and bringing forth abundant tears of sadness and then by the end of the movie tears of joy. The five missionaries' faith in God inspired me to want to have the kind of faith that changes lives. A must see for all no matter what their "faith" is.

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