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Great Film overall

Good movie, but best of all time? Hardly . . .

I really wanted to like this movie. I feel terribly cynical trashing it, and that's why I'm giving it a middling 5. Actually, I'm giving it a 5 because there were some superb performances.

Very good movie overall, highly recommended. Most of the negative reviews don't have any merit and are all pollitically based. Give this movie a chance at least, and it might give you a different perspective.

I believe that, to be a 'sin eater', one must be open, flexible, and gentle in carefully considering the beliefs, perspectives, principles, and values of others, as well as one's own, on an an affective (feelings) and cognitive (thoughts) level. Additionally, the concepts of 'God' and 'Jesus' are extremely difficult, for many, to accept or understand. Furthermore, the concepts of the 'Devil' and 'Sin', for others, are not accepted or believed. Some people accept or believe in 'evil' and 'good'. Still others accept or believe that people do 'right' or 'wrong'. History provides concrete evidence that 'white' people (Caucasians) did abuse 'red' people (Native Americans), and missionaries do force their 'Christian' belief system on people, some who have an entirely-different belief-and-value system. Native Americans have had their culture and sovereignty stolen from them. 'Christianity' is not the only belief-and-value system, and concrete evidence has not been shown to indicate that it is the 'most superior' belief-and-value system. And, why does a person have to believe in Jesus, and be 'saved', in order to be accepted by God? Last but not least, their are agnostics and atheists in this world.At the same time, I enthusiastically applaud Michael Landon, Jr. in carrying-on the great Hollywood tradition of his father, a man who is still loved and respected by many. It is hoped that this is only the beginning of a wonderful career, and that more will be seen from Michael Landon, Jr. I do not know whether his father accepted Christ, or that he believed in God, but I do know that Michael Landon is in the "Little House on the Prairie" above.I greatly appreciated the acting, directing, editing, and writing. The lighting could have been improved, however. Yet, the film makes one think, and I give it a rating of 10 out of 10. The film extends a generous opportunity to engage in critical analytic thinking, and to participate on a feelings (gut) level. The great ensemble of actors did outstanding work!

I was expecting an awkward preachy "Christian" movie, but the acting was excellent and the story twisted me around and I practically cried straight through the last half hour of this movie. Every single character was well motivated, and the plot and character development played out at a good pace. Characters that you hate you later come to sympathize with. No one is all good or all bad; they felt real. Their actions made perfect sense, in retrospect, given their experiences and their isolation. Their accents took a little while to become accustomed to, though. We found that we had to use the subtitles to follow everything that was going on. Once we got used to them, though, we were drawn into the story. The flashbacks at the end of the movie were particularly wrenching. You'll be emotionally drained and elated by the time you finish this movie. It's a must-see.

Discard all suspicions about this film, and WATCH IT!I am hardly impressed by a movie, but this movie deeply impressed me, something that hasn't happened to me since the days of Forrest Gump and the long death walks in The Green Mile...A movie about life and about death, about love and about hate, about peace and about sacrifice, about the Holy Truth, absolutely stunning and impeccable acting, extraordinary soundtrack, amazingly original script, I'm giving it my vote for the best film of the year!I recommend this movie with all the warmth in my hearth, especially if you are a Christian and believe in God and in His sacrifice for us all! 10 out of 10, I would give it more but I can't...

The mountainous setting was beautiful; the setting appropriately looked like the Appalachia Mountains and was actually filmed in Utah! The story followed Francine Rivers' novel fairly closely. It was a plausible story of how resistant people are to God's truth and how questionable traditions replace His truth. A clear gospel message was presented through Cadi's quest for forgiveness by the Sin Eater. Although disturbing, the flashback of brutal treatment of Native Americans did depict a compassionate little boy forced to participate in brutal acts by his father. This helped portray the character of Brogan Kai, the extremely harsh antagonist, and the reason for his authoritarian "rule" of the community of people living in this cove for the past generation. Would a 12-year old girl have the courage to push against customs and adults knowing the brutality and possible death she would face? One statement was made near the end of the film, "Cadi Forbes, God's hasn't given you a heart of fear," which helped make her actions seem possible. The characters were developed to such a degree to get across the Story's themes of isolation, rejection, desperation, authoritarian control, unquestioned obedience, fear vs truth, forgiveness, and salvation.