just like going through the hurting pits of hell

Rating: 7/10 (13 March 2017)

Painfully long. After his long years being a director, for me Silence is just one of Scorsese's gradually absorbing films and more of a boredom despite its promising cast, but it is indeed a heartfelt drama.
Again, don't get me wrong, watching the Silence is just like going through the hurting pits of hell, but, in a good way, as this is what the film wants us to feel as we watch these tormented Christians.
Another thing I like is when the narrator asks questions in his prayer, and especially when he questioned his prayer being sent to silence, that part, I'm sure that most of us felt that way before, the feeling of hopelessness to the point that we question the existence of God.
Liam Neeson's presence can hardly be felt in this film, but I think that's just fine, Andrew Garfield's sincere portrayal of his character brought life to a dying but a martyr priest.
Director Martin Scorsese once studied becoming a priest, however, he ended up being a friar in the cinematic world, an angel to some, thus saying, it's not really new to a Scorsese film to include any references to Christianity. Aside from this movie being about the two primary priest, it can be noticed that some stories or aspects of the Bible are being interpreted: Sinners (in this film it was the villagers protecting Christianity) being crucified ; the betrayal of Kichijiro (Yozuke Kubozuka) which is similar to Judas to Jesus ; Father Rodrigues denying Jesus similar to Peter in the Bible and many more.
Though the movie breaks every enthusiasm in you and promises no sweet conclusion, Silence is not about who's good and who's evil, it's more about creating a balance between beliefs while showing respect to each factions. Silence places one of the most important query of life: "How Far Will You Go Protecting What You Believe?". It may not have the same charisma compared to The Passion Of The Christ (2004), it still delivers its message of faith, sacrifice and trust to our creator.