“The Convert” (2023) directed by Lee Tamahori, starring Guy Pearce / Z-View

The Convert (2023)

Director: Lee Tamahori

Screenplay: Shane Danielsen, Lee Tamahori; story by Michael Bennett; based on WULF by Hamish Clayton

Stars: Guy Pearce, Tioreore Ngatai-Melbourne, Antonio Te Maioha, Jacqueline McKenzie, Lawrence Makoare, Dean O’Gorman and Duane Evans Jr. 

Tagline: A fight for peace. A heart at war.

The Plot…

1830s.  Thomas Munro, a British preacher is sent to New Zealand to spread the word.  When Munro arrives he finds  two Māori tribes at war.  Munro realizes the British traders are profiting from the tribe’s war.  When Munro’s efforts to bring peace are rejected, he finds himself taking sides.  Munro’s faith is tested as he reverts to the violent man he was in the past.

Thoughts (beware of spoilers)…

Guy Pearce is always solid.

It was cool to see how the title plays into the story.

The Convert (2023) rates 3 of 5 stars.