Your impression is correct: it's a historical drama, and it's sensitive, serious, dramatic, gripping, and moving.
In my opinion, it's one of Scorsese's finest films. It's VERY different from a lot of what he does, but I continue to be miffed that it didn't receive an Oscar nomination, nor were its actors even honoured with nominations, and that's BS. Garfield could have gotten a lead nom (although he was nominated for Hacksaw Ridge that year). Neeson, Driver, Kubozuka, and Ogata all (any, at least) could have been worthy of the supporting nomination. The cinematography is beautiful. The whole film is moving and stunning and I give it my highest recommendation - as little as even that means from some message board rando - but for what it's worth...
So, yeah, in short, I don't know whether the OP just has the most radically differing taste possible to my own, or if he's goofing. It kinda sounds like a spoof/trolling post (not a mean kind - it sounds lighthearted to me), but it's impossible to tell, and I'm certain any questioning of it would result in a denial.
If you're doubting, just watch Silence and let the film settle itself.
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