Sundance movie review: 'Last Days' a respectful portrayal of a missionary's death

Sundance movie review: ‘Last Days’ a respectful portrayal of a missionary’s death

ARK CITY, UTAH Jan. 29 (UPI) — Last Days, which premiered Tuesday at the Sundance Film Festival, is a respectful dramatization of the events that led to John Allen Chau’s death on North Sentinel Island in 2018. Chau was a lone missionary who attempted to bring Christianity to the island’s tribe. Sky Yang plays Chau, introduced as he approaches North Sentinel by kayak in 2018. The film flashes back to his missionary schooling and intercuts with p…

Sundance movie review: 'Last Days' a respectful portrayal of a missionary's death

"Last Days," which premiered Tuesday at the Sundance Film Festival, depicts the events which led missionary John Allen Chau (Sky Yang) to attempt to contact the North Sentinel Island tribe.

‘Last Days’ Review: Justin Lin’s Adaptation of a Harrowing True Story Hews to Convention at Every Turn

Sundance: The director, returning to indie filmmaking after a string of “Fast & Furious” movies, wrings an overwrought Hollywood spectacle from the story of a boy caught in the grip of a radical missionary agenda.

‘Last Days’ Review: Justin Lin Returns to Indies With a Solid Drama About a Misguided Missionary

The 'Fast & Furious' franchise helmer's new film relates the true-life tale of a young man who met his doom while attempting to convert an isolated tribe.

Justin Lin Puts His Audience in the Missionary’s Position in Last Days - SLUG Magazine

Last Days is more successful in its mission than its tragically misguided protagonist was, though it still doesn’t quite live up to its divine calling. … read more The post Justin Lin Puts His Audience in the Missionary’s Position in Last Days first appeared on SLUG Magazine.

‘Last Days’: Sundance Review

Murdered Sentinel Island missionary John Allen Chau is the subject of Justin Lin’s disappointing drama