Samson (2018)
After losing the love of his life to a cruel Philistine prince, a young Hebrew with Supernatural strength defends his people, sacrificing everything to avenge his love, his people, and his God.
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In truth, there is barely enough story here to make a film.
The film creates a perfect balance between action and depth of basic needs, in the midst of an infertile atmosphere.
The first must-see film of the year.
Great movie, don't listen to the other reviews, they just upset cuz it appeals to a younger audience like myself in our 20's.
No real substance in the movie. I mean, i guess they tried to make it as real a possible..........i guess??? I can take so many issues with the actors, but i guess my main grip is the complete white washing. I mean, its 2018, why are black people only in the enemy armies? Especially when there is so much controversy that Samson himself could have been darker skinned (with locked hair). Not trying race bait.......but its 2018.....come on.
Its cheesy, acting is stunted, CGI noticeable, script and directing is cliche. But somehow it kind of works in a ( as another reviewer put it ) Xena / Conan kind of way. The story flows well, but some parts are laughably bad. I almost wonder what would it have been like if they purposely presented it in an over-the-top way, it may have ended up being a cult hit, like Hercules Returns. But its likely copies of the film will sit on Christian's video shelves for years to come, but probably wont be seen anywhere else not long after its release.
For a number of reasons, making a 'religious' movie that doesn't lend itself to being lampooned or derided, must be a difficult task. Especially for stories found in the Old Testament. That is why the best-ever religious movie and the most widely viewed one is 'Life of Brian'! I loved the original 'Samson and Delilah' because it was so corny and melodramatic where even the canvas on which the fake shimmering moon was painted for a night scene, actually flapped in the breeze! And so I approached this retelling of the strong man's story with an equally mischievous intent for a good laugh - and I was not disappointed. Three stars for the camped up portrayal by the major characters, the variety of accents, the script and dubious special effects. And of course, for the entirely implausible story.