One Night with the King

2006
12
2 Std. 3 Min.

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6,0/10

8117

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Abenteuer Episch Biographie Drama Geschichte

Der persische König Xerxes verbannt seine Frau Vashti, weil sie sich entgegen Sitte und Brauch weigert, sich ihm unterzuordnen. Nun sucht der König in seinem Reich nach einer Frau, die Vasht... Alles lesenDer persische König Xerxes verbannt seine Frau Vashti, weil sie sich entgegen Sitte und Brauch weigert, sich ihm unterzuordnen. Nun sucht der König in seinem Reich nach einer Frau, die Vashtis Stelle einnehmen soll.Der persische König Xerxes verbannt seine Frau Vashti, weil sie sich entgegen Sitte und Brauch weigert, sich ihm unterzuordnen. Nun sucht der König in seinem Reich nach einer Frau, die Vashtis Stelle einnehmen soll.

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IMDb-BEWERTUNG

6,0/10

8117

IHRE BEWERTUNG

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6roxie-20

Disappointed in One Night With The King

Although the movie was entertaining, I was disappointed that so many of the true events were changed. The story of Queen Esther is exciting enough without the changes. The changes made were unnecessary.

I took my girls club to see the movie because we were working on our Esther Badge. After teaching them the true Bible version, I had to go over the false events from the movie with them.

This is one movie I will not buy when it comes out on DVD. Bible stories that do not stick to the true events I don't want. They confuse the younger children who mix up the real details with the ones the fictional movies throw in.

6rusoviet

This was a very decent film and enjoyable

some commentators reviews led me to expect a real mess – hardly so. I share many viewers of what has transpired for 'faith based' entertainment – shoddy acting and writing. Usually very heavy handed with an altar call – not here. The script could have used a little tightening and it was a shame that O'Toole was barely in the movie but the rest of the cast gave a good performance led by John Rhys-Davies – in some scenes he reminded me of Sean Connery. There is some toying with the scripture but the essence of the film is pretty faithful to scripture.

Worth a view and a good tool for presenting scripture.

4pmmlis

Too much Harlequin to little history

I went to see this film in hopes that it might be worth seeing. It was to the extent that it had a few good actors and ornate costumes. The problem was that there was so much focus on making it a romance. There is way to much of "Xerxes" bare (or scantily covered chest) and much too little of dramatic story, which is the main strength of the story of Haddasah (Esther). Most of the acting was mediocre and some big name stars got very little to work with. Portraying Greeks and the Jewish people of the time as "prodemocracy" is very much of a stretch. The story was muddled as was much of the history. There was very thin plotting and so many characters were introduced that one would have a hard time keeping track of them, or what purpose they served to the story.

4imdb-com-109

Stunning visuals, painful acting.

This movie would be great for a drinking game - everybody has to do a shot every time someone says the word "protocol". You'll be tipsy in 10 minutes and mercifully passed out long before the end.

The visual fx were incredible to watch, but thats due more to their design than execution; there's no effect here that wasn't seen in Star Wars years ago.

Not to say there weren't some good moments in the film - there certainly were. But these were tiny island reefs in a sea of stultifying mediocrity. I can't blame the actors - Omar Sharif and John Rhys-Davies are hardly B-movie material - so it's rather clear that the fault lies with the director.

Still, the acting was... distracting, at best. To hear Ms. Dupont slip into and out of a fake English accent over and over was funny at first. But the tortured dialog seemed like it was written by a ninth-grader who had just read Shakespeare for the first time and didn't quite get the idea.

I commend the actors for putting their best into it. I blame the director for getting the worst out of it (the word overdramatized was coined with him in mind, I'm sure). I abjure the writer to find another profession. And I pity myself for not stopping it halfway through as I should have.

8briecooper

The First "Cinderella" Allegory of the 21st Century

This is more than just a love story; and it's more than just a Cultural Myth. Since time memorable, there have been Heroes and Heroines that have come out of each successive generation.

I feel privileged to have heard the author's father preach this very message years ago when I was a child. I also feel privileged to have co-written the song, "For Such A Time As This",(once again) following a sermon preached back in the mid-1980's.

This story transcends the "Top 20" list and it goes beyond an "Inspirational Fad", because it continues to be reborn in anyone who will rise to embrace the Call that leads a person to their Destiny.

The cinematography of this motion picture is lavish and the music is luscious. Judeo-Christianity and all love-based religions have come out of the closet in the telling of this age-old story and we may be witnessing the re-birth of secular Hollywood, all because someone stood up and came forth... "For Such A Time As This".

Not only did this movie make me feel good. It challenged me to once again embrace the hope and courage of Esther -- something more than religion; rather, a way of life.

See this film not just because of it's "Faith-Based" theme. See it for the message of enduring Courage that it portrays. And stay tuned for the sequel.

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The book of Esther (on which this film is based) is one of two books in the Bible that does not mention God. The closest it comes is when Mordecai says to Esther, "We will pray for you." The other book is Song of Songs.

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In one scene when the King is drinking from a goblet, there is an orange price tag on the bottom of the glass.

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Hagai: [leading Esther to Xerxes chambers] You can let go of my arm now. He will be the fortunate one to choose you... He will be the one who congratulations are due...
[she still won't let go]
Hagai: Esther, my arm.
Queen Esther: [in Xerxes's chambers, walking towards the stool]
King Xerxes: [standing in the shadows] The scroll is on the stool. You may begin when ever you are ready.
Queen Esther: [glances at the stool and back towards Xerxes]
King Xerxes: [pacing around] Is there a problem?... Did they not tell you I weary at this procession of candidates? I simply wanted someone to...
[stops and looks at Esther]
King Xerxes: Wait. You were the one who read to me before. You tried to beguile me with love stories. Did you not think I had the sense to see through your little parable? The arrogance, you speak to me as I were this Rachel, in need of help to look after my father's sheep!
Queen Esther: My lord, I meant no disrespect.
King Xerxes: [walking towards her] And this is how you come to see me? Your only adornment before your one night with the king.
Queen Esther: It is, your majesty.
King Xerxes: You consider yourself of so little worth, that I could purchase your love so cheaply.
Queen Esther: I was taught... that when you visit a King, rather than expect a gift, one should bring one to lay at his feet.
[removes her necklace and offers it to him]
Queen Esther: This is my most valuable possession in the world. It is my past, my present, and my future. And all of it is yours.
King Xerxes: [takes her necklace and turns away] Some would call you foolish, indeed. As they would call your Jacob. Of all commodities, love is the easiest... and the most cheaply purchased.
Queen Esther: [considerate] If it is for sale, my lord. It is not love.
King Xerxes: Even you...
[moving closer]
King Xerxes: Even you must have a price.
Queen Esther: I am neither a buyer nor a seller of love.
King Xerxes: [earnestly] Suppose, my lady. A man offered you a more treasured gift. Say a kingdom.
Queen Esther: [near tears] The only gift I would accept is your heart.
King Xerxes: [taking her hands] Than it is yours. And you didn't have to serve 7 years to get it. Tell me, Esther of Susa. Who are you really? Tell me of your people. Teach me of your ways.
Queen Esther: My father told me it takes the glory of God to conceal a matter. And it takes the honor of Kings to search it out.
King Xerxes: Than marry me and we shall spend an eternity discovering this 'truth'... together.