Scorsese, while dragging audiences to follow along into his slow film, is a well-done testament to faith.

Rating: Null/10 (29 May 2018)

Martin Scorsese has never really handled religion in his films despite it being a pivotal aspect of his life. In "Silence" the master filmmaker crafts a nearly three hour time-piece epic that is difficult to sit through because of its slow pace and boring nature. Despite this, Scorsese gets his question across- how far can we go to keep and practice our faith? As an atheist, I found this film very interesting and mentally rewarding. Scorsese gives you a lot to think about even if not making the film as powerful or emotional as I was hoping. Andrew Garfield gives a terrific performance that Scorsese guides beautifully. While the characters aren't as interesting or investing to get through, "Silence" is a solid film from one of cinema's best talents.