Despite its uneven tone, the film is compelling and, perhaps more importantly, relevant.

Cheesy enough to be viewed as a parody except nearly everyone involved seems to take it at least somewhat seriously.

The narrative is choppy, the tension is less pervasive than it should be, and there’s no ending.

The movie hits all the milestones although it perhaps tries too hard to be uplifting and inspirational.

In "Silence", moments of brilliance punctuate an otherwise sluggish, self-indulgent narrative.

A stunning work of artistry and emotional heft that's difficult to shake and impossible to forget.