The Bible Series Box Set
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Movie Reviews of The Bible Series Box Set
Movie Review: Focused on the human element
Summary: 4 Stars
This is another of the Bible series from Trimark Home Video. This one precedes "Jeremiah" and "Esther." King David's naming Solomon his successor, as well as David's death, begins the film, while the death of Solomon and succession of Rehoboam finishes.The focus of the film is more on the human part of the Bible rather than divinity. God is present, but the producers are showing us how we allow our human nature to stray from Him. At first, this was a little off-putting. It seemed the film was more concerned with political intrigue and lust. In retrospect, I see that we are to learn something about our own nature.
I would recommend this movie.
Movie Review: Worthy of your personal library.
Summary: 5 Stars
This movie is very similar in style to King David. In fact, it would make a lot of sense to watch them in order. I might be mistaken but the prophet Nathan looked like the same actor in both movies. Nathan took the place of Samuel after his death. Samuel means named of God. Samuel was the high priest, judge and prophet of Israel who annointed Saul and King David. (See 1 Kings 15,16)
I've also seen the movie Jeremiah and it too is a wonderful movie to include to your archives. The books of Jeremiah and Lamentations come to life as Israel is carried away captive into Babylon by King Nebuchadnezzar. (See Daniel 1)
I have read these books from the holy bible many times but these movies do further justice into bringing to life the vision and word of God to futher our understanding of the creator of heaven and earth into our memory.
I too reccommend the movie Joseph starring Ben Kingsley and the movie In the Beginning starring Martin Landau as Abraham.
Shalom, Peace
Agape, Love
Movie Review: Surprising!
Summary: 5 Stars
This was very well acted and written. Well worth your money. It seems strange to me that a person would actually write a review saying Solomon never married the Queen of Sheba. That would change "Song of Solomon" in the bible from the affectionate, loving and passionate words between a husband and wife, into a very adulterous and vulgar affair. Your opinion would cheapen the entire bible if a book was allowed into the bible about an affair with a married king that went into such steamy detail! Do you know how many wives this man had? Why wouldn't he marry this beautiful Queen? Many things in the bible require a little logic to piece together. Isn't it possible this rather sensual book was allowed into the bible because it was about intimacy and passion between a husband and wife not just on a physical level but on an emotional and spiritual level as well?Movie Review: It's ok
Summary: 4 Stars
I just recently purchased this movie from Amazon.com, and they flashed up a message that the NTSC format may not be playable in Australia. Well, it is playable! All modern VCR's sold in Australia can play (and some can record) NTSC tapes. I have found this very useful as 'Solomon' and the other movies in this series have never been released in Australia.'Solomon' is a solid, well acted drama (what do you expect, with Ben Cross taking the leading part). I found the first part of the movie quite entertaining, with plenty of action, as old King David's reign comes to an end and two brothers compete for the throne.
With the sequences dealing with the building of the Temple, I felt that little respect was paid to the holiness of the dwelling place of God, or of the Ark of the Covenant. Solomon treated the Holy of Holies with triviality. The inside of the temple walls were covered with gold, so the makers of the set should have paid more attention to detail.
Overall, the movie is well done, with a bit of laid back humour, especially when Solomon greets all his children after a hard day at the 'office'. If you like Biblical dramas, this is worth getting, provided you allow for a bit of 'licence'.
Movie Review: Solomon
Summary: 2 Stars
Question: Why is it that there are always non-Jewish actors playing the title roles in movies about the Bible? Max von Sydow would be more believable playing Raoul Wallenberg or somebody.