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The Biblical tale of Esther, an orphaned Jewish peasant who becomes the Queen of Persia. The film attempts to...
The Biblical tale of Esther, an orphaned Jewish peasant who becomes the Queen of Persia. The film attempts to revive the old school, Hollywood Biblical epic, and comes with a ringing endorsement from the American Bible Society. Choice aye!
"Chronicles the life of a young Jewish girl, Hadassah, who wins the heart of the "fiercely" handsome King Xerxes and becomes Esther, the Queen of Persia. As Queen, she saves the Jewish nation from annihilation at the hands of its arch enemy."
"Chronicles the life of a young Jewish girl, Hadassah, who wins the heart of the "fiercely" handsome King Xerxes and becomes Esther, the Queen of Persia. As Queen, she saves the Jewish nation from annihilation at the hands of its arch enemy."
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20 %25 reviewsRotten Tomatoes® rating
78 %31,234 reviewsAudience score rating
"Blessed with abundant production values and a minimum of campy excess, One Night With the King is a surprisingly satisfying attempt to revive the Old Hollywood tradition of lavishly appointed Biblical epics..."
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Variety
Variety"Fails to find the genuine drama in its story of love and intrigue..."
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Hollywood Reporter
Hollywood Reporter"This preposterous adaptation of the Book of Esther is recommended viewing only for those impressed that it comes endorsed by the American Bible Society..."
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New York Daily News
New York Daily News"There's not much joy in One Night With the King, a lavish but listless retelling of the biblical story of Esther..."
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Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles Times"All the actors are called on to emote with all their might, so it's haphazardly entertaining, and the exotic settings are gorgeous. But overall this is a disjointed, confusing movie. The very human story of Esther's bravery 2500 years ago is sadly lost in a talky, muddled script."
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Christchurch Press
Christchurch PressOne Night with the King | Details
- Rating
- PG, [no rating notes]
- Runtime
- 123
- Genre
- Drama
- Country of origin
- USA
