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| Director: Roger Young
Actors: Ben Cross, Anouk Aimee, Vivica A. Fox, Max Von Sydow, Maria Grazia Cucinotta
Studio: Lions Gate
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Rating:  43 reviews
Sales Rank: 20728
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, Ntsc
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Media: VHS Tape
Number Of Items: 2
Running Time: 172 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.8
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 4.2 x 2.1
ISBN: 1573629863
UPC: 031398745235
EAN: 9781573629867
ASIN: B00004VVP1
Theatrical Release Date: April 30, 2000
Release Date: September 26, 2000
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 Four Excellent Films in one box January 10, 2001
Meriam Matthews (Lake Toxaway, North Carolina USA)
19 out of 22 found this review helpful
Although I wondered why just these four subjects were selected for a boxed set about the Bible, I found almost all four very well done, well-acted, well-produced and surprisingly more elaborate and lush than I expected. Genesis was somewhat slow and plodding with odd juxtapositions of Biblical times, modern near-Eastern life and even shots of Manhattan; it was the only one of the four I didn't care for and could have been presented with more passion and less avant garde camera techniques.
Nonetheless, the other three were truly excellent, with just a couple of Scriptural slips that can be easily overlooked in order to enjoy the larger picture. Ben Cross as Solomon was a casting coup. His acting is nothing short of stellar.
I'd like to see more of the Old Testament stories produced by the same team, such as perhaps Exodus, Joshua, Isiah, Daniel and Jonah. For the next group of Biblical stories, should there be one, it would be valuable and exciting to have some important New Testament stories such as the various gospels and maybe even Romans, if it can be done.
"Revelation" has still not been done in any decent way on film and that, too, would be a superb story to tell if done by the same team that did this 4-story boxed set.
Bravo February 3, 2001
James T Humphrey II (Huntersville, NC United States)
14 out of 14 found this review helpful
A magnificant set of movies packaged into one deal. Who said bible based movies cannot be good? The most interesting of these movies was the Jeremiah film. These films crush the horriable (yet loved) "Left Behind: The movie" apocolyptic style films. The only reason I give this series a 4, is because I feel the scenes could have been shot a little bit better with the camera, and parts of the Solomon film were a bit boring. It would be nice to see more films like this. I'm glad these movies exist. I think it would be great if we saw more movies based on the books of the prophets, and maybe a movie or two based on the book of acts/pauline epistles (although that could be a bit confusing for people who are not familiar with Christianity).
 Accurate August 25, 2003
14 out of 15 found this review helpful
Overall these are very accurate. I would like to point out, that many biblical scholars believe that Solomon did in fact marry the queen of Sheba. This is based on the history of the nation of Sheba (aka Ethiopia) and although the Bible dosen't explicitly say that they were married, there is nothing in Scripture that would contradict it. In fact the people of the Ethiopian nation were followers of the Jewish faith, that is why the Ethiopian enuch in Acts is reading from the Old Testament. According to the history of that country Solomon and the queen had a son and he sent priests and Levites to train him in the faith. This isn't somthing that the films makers made up. Esther and Jeremiah are also very accurate, but I thought that Genesis was a little slow. It is mainly narative. After the story of the Creation it could have been acted out.
It's ok September 11, 2001
barry colin hill (Seaview Downs, South Australia Australia)
13 out of 14 found this review helpful
I just recently purchased this movie from Amazon.com, and they flashed up a message that the NTSC format may not be playable in Australia. Well, it is playable! All modern VCR's sold in Australia can play (and some can record) NTSC tapes. I have found this very useful as 'Solomon' and the other movies in this series have never been released in Australia.
'Solomon' is a solid, well acted drama (what do you expect, with Ben Cross taking the leading part). I found the first part of the movie quite entertaining, with plenty of action, as old King David's reign comes to an end and two brothers compete for the throne.
With the sequences dealing with the building of the Temple, I felt that little respect was paid to the holiness of the dwelling place of God, or of the Ark of the Covenant. Solomon treated the Holy of Holies with triviality. The inside of the temple walls were covered with gold, so the makers of the set should have paid more attention to detail.
Overall, the movie is well done, with a bit of laid back humour, especially when Solomon greets all his children after a hard day at the 'office'. If you like Biblical dramas, this is worth getting, provided you allow for a bit of 'licence'.
"What A Movie" September 30, 2000
Vicky Antti (Arlington, Washington)
12 out of 12 found this review helpful
Ben Cross plays a wonderful and powerful part as "Solomon" which you will find it all, rebellion, corruption, courage, and faith. Like his father "King David" he got off to a good start but like his father he had a weakness for women that undid him,this in turn, led him away from "God". "Solomon's" beginning was better than his ending he had been raised to greatness, but plunged into the abyss of moral degradation and idolatry. I found that the love affair with "Qween Sheba" was not in accordance with scripture. The biblical text account of Sheba's visit was apparently a trade mission and to test Solomon's wisdom. All in all it is rich in history, drama, suffering, and death, and sets the stage for the rest of the Old Testament. It is well worth watching, I found it riviting and so sad at the same time.
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