Now don t panic. That is not to say that such movies will never appear in this column. On the contrary, many if not most will indeed be of the variety that was stated above. Furthermore, I don t have to be reminded that my opinion, in itself, is not that important. The point of any good review is not to simply share with the world the opinion of the reviewer, but rather stimulate its inhabitants to set aside a few hours that just might, if all the cosmic tumblers have clicked into place, change the life of that one person.
Movies have that power.
The Mission . I saw The Mission for the first time three years ago. What I am hoping to point towards, however, is the intrinsic message which The Mission contains, one which tends to move the viewer one way or the other, be that for better or for worse. If I recall correctly, Mr. Ebert found the soundtrack enjoyable, and perhaps the cinematography, and while both of these aspects are indeed top quality, The Mission has more to offer than a mere two hours of visual enjoyment. The Mission is more than just eye candy.