Agora

Agora

Synopsis

A historical drama set in Roman Egypt, concerning a slave who turns to the rising tide of Christianity in hopes of pursuing freedom, whilst falling in love with his master, the famous female philosopher and atheist, Hypatia of Alexandria.

Official Site: agorathemovie.com

Singapore Release Date: 25th February 2010, Thursday

Running Time: 126 minutes

Ratings: G

Genre: Adventure | Drama | History | Romance

Cast: Rachel Weisz, Max Minghella

Crew: Director (Alejandro Amenábar), Producer (Fernando Bovaira), Writers (Alejandro Amenábar, Mateo Gil), Music (Dario Marianelli)

The Trailer

The Review

This movie deals on the aspect of religion, how it’s twisted and manipulated to serve the purpose of one, and at the expense of many.

You’ll watch how the lust for power, the old beliefs all brought a nation to its knees.

The characters were unique and endearing, especially Hypatia, you’ll be touched by their stories and journey in the film.

This is a story of human nature and its best and worst.

The Good

• Film will make you question of your purpose in life
• Serves as a good historical accounts, the rise of Christianity

The Bad

• Some inaccuracy in the facts
• I can’t bear to watch the heroine being ‘crucified’ for her beliefs

Editor’s Ratings