The Islands

Wow incredible film

still awe-struck. i can't give away the ending.

go see it. out of words.

Without using all the old cliches, I would recommend this movie to anyone interested in a historical, faith-based, true, intriguing, and life-changing movie. Everything about this movie was stunning. I recommend seeing this movie with someone especially close to you. After the movie my Fiancée and I spent two hours talking and expanding on the film's story. This was truly an electrifying experience. I would venture to call this movie one of the best movies of all time. Sure, there are things that I would have liked to see done differently, but that is what makes a movie more enjoyable. The discussions following this film were wonderful. Please see it. Half of the movie is in the Hawaiian language. If the film were secular it would have been nominated for an Oscar.

Solid 8+

RATING: A+

First, the rating is ridiculously too low. These secular teens steal the film online and then vote a '1'. Great young people.

I was surprised, how truly good The Islands was. A true historical story about finding Christ in 1821! I enjoyed the whole film and could not find anything I wouldn't like. It looks very rich and detailed. Undoubtedly the history of this island queen forms an incredible true background for the excellent screenplay. Soundtrack is very well done too, and scenes with the queen and the missionaries playing ties their friendship. One of the best things in The Islands is the heartwarming courage the missionaries show. Great acting by John Savage and Mira Sorvino and the Hawaiian cast.

10/10. A+ rating.

A very well made movie with a few outstanding performances. Not a spoiler, but watch to the very last scene. Nice to see movies of faith being made.

Technically you do not have to talk about this film, costumes, cuts, performances -everything perfect - with a special highlight for gorgeous Hawaii cinematography. This looks like a $30 million film and has a sweeping storyline. It deserves a Best Picture nod.

The inaccuracies I noticed were just the fire dancers which came a few years later down the road and the Captain's outfit which was more mid-1800's than early 1800's. But my friend got angry at my harping on this and said I should be so lucky to pick up a camera and shoot a movie myself which I can't so I abdicate on this. It is easy to criticize the work of another without realizing I could never even come close to this.

Also, it's not a documentary. It's a feature film. Overall, it was a very special film and I noticed many people outright weeping. I'm not religious at all, but I did reflect seriously on God after. I give this a solid 8 and it's definitely one of the best films of the year. Even better than 'The Irishman' believe it or not.