One of the best

Rating: 10/10 (24 May 2011)

Now to give this movie 10 is a big deal as I think there are very few 10's out there.
Im a sucker for movies based on historical events and this movie portrays a beautiful captivating story based on the occupation of Spain in South America and the profitable slaving of the Amazonian rain forest people.
What truly makes this a classic is the cinematography which earned it the Oscar and Golden Globe for this catorgory in 87.
You top this off with some of Ennio Morricone best work and you have the making of some uplifting scenes which will humble you.
The story is simple as it happened a lot in the 1700's. Jesuits were sent out to teach the word of god in this case Jeromy Irons along with his notable follower Liam Neeson and they make there arduous journey into the Amazon.
Meanwhile the Spainish which discovered and claimed the area, are making good money slaving the rainforest people as there is a demand for these exotic people. De Niro is a slaver and the film is based around his way of life and finding god.
The catholic church is the other big part in this movie and this is represented by some fine acting by the late Ray McAnally who plays Altamirano.
The soundtrack will grab you the scenes will leave you awed and the things we did to each other will appall and inspire....enjoy a 80s classic