The Red Tent

I never thought I would be moved or experience the original story from any biblical story by now. Having the perspective of Dinah who is forgotten for centuries or located in the Book as a footnote is revolutionary in the first place, and the series itself does not have any mass or fuss in the narrative, very neat and simple yet absorbing. The message of forgiveness is never forgotten, and the audience can feel the warmth, spirituality, and solidarity of women of the tribe throughout the series. Rebecca Ferguson's acting is distinguished, and she is never a moment awkward portraying from a free-spirited girl to a mother who suffered many tragedies.

First of all, I found out about this show checking the IMDb.com page of Rebecca Ferguson. I really enjoyed her acting in The White Queen, so, seeing that this show is set in Biblical times, I assumed it's worth watching. I cannot say it is not good, however, I found some things truly annoying about. For instance, the weird piano music at romantic/sad/emotional scenes in the show. What's that about? It would be appropriate for a movie set in the 19th Germany or England, not this era. That put me right off of every scene where the music started to play. Secondly, this might be of personal taste, but I didn't find the actors convincing as Middle Eastern people either. Despite these things, the costumes are amazing, the set well done and the acting itself rather convincing. Sadly though, this will not be a show that I recommend my friends to watch.

This was a favorite book of mine. I was very worried that they would screw this but it is very true to the book. No, it is not an exact retelling of the Bible. Then again, the Bible has many versions and is written word of stories passed down. This is historical fiction loosely based on the Bible and the way women lived and were treated at the time. That is really the main point of the story. That women can learn from each other and that we cannot always rely on men to do the right thing. That women are strong, resourceful and are often supporting men behind the scenes. The problem I have is that the main characters "The Good Guys" are obviously English, light skinned with English accents. The dark ones more often than not were "The Bad Guys". Also, they kept showing her in satin sheets. I doubt they had satin sheets in 1000 BC or whatever the date was.

One of the best movies I have seen in a long time. So under-rated. There is a story here. One that should be told and this mini series was such a blessing. This movie sparked a light in my daughter who at the time was just 11. She even wanted to name her future child DINAH ..it sparked a light in her to learn more...more more. A light that still shines bright for her Religious journey. This movie is and will forever be cherished in our family. We own the movie and will enjoy it for years to come. I feel it will always be something we will share for generations to come. Thank you so much for producing such an amazing movie. It truly is a blessing.

the first observation - the film is magnificent pledge for define/rediscover the Bible as the most important book. not only as religious work but as the tool for discover the world. the film is adaptation of a seductive interpretation of the episode of the rape of Dinah.and this does it the good and the bad aspects. impressive cinematography, beautiful performances, the noble message with feminist flavor. against, maybe, the ordinaries sins of religious films. or the not high accuracy to the book. but it is an impressive film. and this is more than an ordinary virtue.