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The Mission, now at the Lyric, is a beautifully thot historical epic which deals with 18th Century Imperitalism in South America, written by Robert Bolt, (Man For All Seasons.) Like Seasons, fateful hbero Sir Thomas More, Bolt‘s premise in the Mission essentially concernas the internal spiritual struggle, of two men against Jeremy Irons plays pacifist Jesuit priest Father Gabrie! â€" a sober figure whose only trust lies in the power of the prayer. (If might is right, then love has no place in the world, says Gabriel.) Gabriel‘s adversary is Rodrigo Mendora, a bloodâ€"thirsty mercenary/slave trader, played by Robert De Niro. Mendoza commits family felony over matters of the fiesh and by his own pennance converts to Jesuit faith, yet cannot forget his pledge to the sword‘s sting. Mendoza and Gabriel strive to bring civilization to Indian tribes deep in exotic, lush South American jungle. But the monarchy has different notions, and desires to maintain good relations between Spain and Portugal, even if it neediess slaughter of these Indian tribes, considâ€" ered a threat to the government and church. The Indians and the Jesuits serve as unsuspectâ€" The Mission viewer is showered with classical 23â€"day WEdJd! UVAQ! Canadian and U.S. vacation July 27â€"Aug. 18 for a well planned tour. Our tours are smoke free enjoyed by a hymn sing now and then MATINEES SAT. g\ AT 2 P.M. e _ amsage Panoramic The Mission doesn‘t go far enough BRUBACHER BUS TOURS Phone 664â€"2206 oc oC SOMEWMERE OM EARTH...1986. MAT. SUN. 2 P.M. amme m «mssn "PY® WGHTLY 7 & 9:10 15â€"4ay FLORIDA TOUR by motor coach March 28â€"April 11 $840 This ad will appear only once. Join us on a WEST COAST MATINEES SAT. & SUN. 660 between church and state, the question of good and evil on several intricate levels, and the old adage of man‘s inhumanity to man, thrown in for good meaâ€" Mission is not successfully translated to the screen for various reasons. The script is superâ€"imposed rather than integratâ€" ed into the actual body of the movie. Most of the Mission is shot in the panoramic 1 vistas depicting the Jesuit settlements and gentle natives who lived there. This the meat of the movie, and there is no clout between De Niro and Irons to balance that visual thrust, resulting in tedious pace. De Niro though he makes a valiant effort is simply not suited to Mendoza‘s character, much more effective in his usual streetwise acting armour which has made him a quality actor. obsession with power and greed continues the single most destructive evil in the world. Writer Boit makes the same moral point, with Mission as he did in Man For All Seasons, the only De Niro and Irons are the focal points in a noâ€"win 82 KING ST. SOUTH, WATERLOO 886â€"1720 id lassifieds Call 886â€"2830 WITH EVERY FACIAL REG. VALUE 50.00 Now with coupon CALL LINDA 886â€"1720 hronicle Feb. 9â€"21/87 ‘Clip & Save Coupons WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 4. 1987 â€"PAGE 17 Call 886â€"1720 for your appointment V', vH FI T ENE O Waterioo Town Square More than just _‘ *‘*/** Key Tags cm:mm The War