Justin Lin’s 'Last Days' Faces Criticism for Its Portrayal of Missionary John Allen Chau

The film, based on true events, has drawn backlash for its perceived sanitization of colonialist missionary work and its depiction of Chau’s motivations.

Last Days, directed by Justin Lin, dramatizes the final days of John Allen Chau, a missionary who died attempting to convert the isolated North Sentinelese tribe.
Critics argue the film sanitizes Chau's actions, portraying him as a victim of loneliness and faith rather than addressing the colonialist implications of his mission.
The film introduces a fictional subplot involving an Indian detective’s efforts to stop Chau, which some reviewers found more compelling than the main narrative.
While Sky Yang’s performance as Chau has been praised, the script and supporting characters have been criticized for lacking depth and nuance.
Despite strong technical elements such as cinematography and production design, the film has been described as offensive and lacking authenticity in its storytelling.