So, so beautiful

Rating: 10/10 (6 May 2005)

When I first saw this movie, the first thing I remembered was thinking: "Hey, I know this song! But from where...". Then I remembered, the score is from my childhood. Every morning, my parents listened to a radio station and at 7:58 A.M. there was a show where a priest said some thoughts and this music was played.
Well, what can I say about this movie? It is beautiful, one of the most beautiful ones I ever saw in my 27 years of existence.
The story, even not being accurate (the Portuguese never massacred the Indians, but the Spanish did - but it really is not important to tell who did what. The important is to say that it was done, so let's not forget it never), is simple. There is a conflict of interests. The Spanish want slaves, the Portuguese can get some and the Church does not want to lose the power it has in Europe. And, as always, there are innocent who pay the bill.
Jeremy Irons is a priest that risks his own life so that the Guarani can know the Word of God. He believes that love is stronger than the sword. And believes that until the end.
De Niro is a trade slaver who kills his own brother due to a woman. "A woman!" said Jack Nicholson in "Batman". Was that motive strong enough to do that? I don't believe so neither did he, because of the grief he felt and that almost killed him.
The stronger moment in the film is the forgiveness of the Guarani to Mendonza (De Niro). They forgave what he had done to them. And what a scene that is. We can't say if De Niro is laughing or crying, maybe both, maybe none. Sometimes, when my life is not happy and something good happens, I wish I could do the same he did because I could cast all my sadness away.
I dare everyone to watch this movie and say that never felt a bit touched by it's beauty.
10/10