Not For Everybody

Rating: 10/10 (18 March 2017)

If you're not the kind of person who enjoys actual silence, you're not likely to enjoy the movie, "Silence." It's a meditative, contemplative film, not made to appeal to the masses. Martin Scorsese worked on the script, which is based on a novel, for 30 years before he felt it was right. You're meant to leave the theatre asking questions of yourself, not having any answer given to you. It is at once beautiful, horrible, spiritual, and pragmatic. The actors all turn in stellar performances, often without saying much. If you're of a philosophical bent, "Silence" will at least intrigue you. If you prefer fast-paced, chatty, action movies, spend your money on something else.