A Masterpiece

Rating: 10/10 (18 February 2017)

Some stories have to be told - without special effects and being driven by 21st century hype. Scorsese has taken a subject matter that is fascinating and powerful set in an era of Japanese history that is so far removed from Western ideology that only a master film maker could achieve telling it with greatness. Greatness has been achieved. People who were bored - probably have no concept of Japanese culture (not 21st century type) and also the historical significance of the failure to convert the mass population of Japan to Christianity. There is a profound message in this film. Highly recommended for intelligent people . Great performances too.