Review of One Night with the King (2006) by Lovecinemamost — 23 Jul 2023

The best movie around about the Book of Esther. There are many other movies on the topic but this one is closer to the Bible.

This review of One Night with the King (2006) was written by Lovecinemamost on 23 Jul 2023.

One Night with the King has generally received positive reviews.

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By Conrad T (467) on 29 May 2014

This movie is very good. It is a bit of a Hollywoodititzed version of Easter but good none the less…

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By Charles P (1,784) on 24 Jan 2011

Regardless of being a classic Bible story, One Night With the King suffers from an awkward screenplay and a boring narrative…

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By Kathryn K (70) on 23 May 2012

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By Xniquet L (95) on 14 Sep 2011

I don't know how close the story-line is to the bible this flick is but if it is close then this must be the boring part of the bible…

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By I-Onell S (454) on 29 Sep 2013

I am not certain how well they adhered to the original teaching but still very captivating and entertaining…

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By John D (2,323) on 05 Jul 2016

Rather Americanised version of the story of Esther. Stars Gimli and Denethor, with a wonderful cameo by Lawrence of Arabia…

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By Arnaldo R (34) on 29 Feb 2012

The story of Esther is a fascinating one that could be turned into a riveting movie. This is not that movie…

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By Mark S (2,772) on 26 Nov 2011

Having the original text read out loud by a speak-and-spell would have been more exciting, interesting, and of overall better quality than this film…

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By Holly K (35) on 25 Dec 2010

Ick. I was intrigued at first but sorely disappointed. I feel it strays too far from the biblical narrative and largely misses the point…

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By Chipster (1) on 30 Dec 2011

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