Rachel Weisz,
Max Minghella,
Oscar Isaac,
Ashraf Barhom,
Michael Lonsdale
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A fourth century slave (Max Minghella) is confronted with his love for his intellectual alchemist master, Hypatia of Alexandria (Rachel Weisz), and the temptations of freedom spurred by the rise of Ch... read more
Directed by: Alejandro Amenábar
Release Date: May 28, 2010
Keywords:
rachel weisz,
z zzz,
historical drama,
roman empire,
Alejandro Amenabar ,
Rachel Weisz ,
Max Minghella ,
Roman Empire
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Flixster Reviews (1,495)
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October 10, 2011Historically based movie...portraying one of the last of the great philosophers holding on to her world before the new Christians plunged it into the Dark Ages, and destroying the great philosophical and scientific works of the time. Their religion was as devoid of love, compassi... read more
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September 30, 2011This is an outstanding film, my only question is what is fact and what is fiction, it seems to be a movie to show the negative side of both the Jewish religion and Christianity. The story is consist of a slave and his devotion for his Lady, Hypatia. Costumes were outstanding, and... read more
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August 17, 2011Neither Rachel Weisz's gripping performance, the impressive sets, the beautiful cinematography, nor the interesting subject matter can entirely save Agora. It is tainted by a poor script, slow pacing and mediocre acting from supporting roles.
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August 9, 2011Set after Christianity became the official religion of the Roman empire, Christians and pagans battle for cultural supremacy.
There are some fascinating aspects about Agora including the equal (or at least almost equal) brutality with which Christians and pagans fought for... read more -
June 4, 2011Alexandria, Egypt. 391 A.D. The World Changed Forever
The movies problem is not in lack of content, on the contrary, there is just so much going on, there is no focus or general direction to be seen anywhere. There is no general direction for the story itself; in the middle of t... read more -
April 9, 2011While the movie itself may not be the most amazing drama i've ever seen, the history it covers is really entertaining. I was captivated from start to finish about what was going on in this amazing time period. Beautifully filmed, with incredible sets. Not sure it was my netflix o... read more
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March 13, 2011It really is a shame that Agora has mostly gotten passed over. It doesn't seem that Spain's top grossing film should go straight to dvd in the US, but perhaps that says something about the cultures in question. Honestly, this film will irritate an awful lot of people. Christianit... read more
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January 13, 2011A movie not against spirituality, but against intolerance, and religious dogma as a way of life. Well acted and directed, goes without saying that this kind of material won't get many accolades. A shame because Agora's message is as relevant as ever, we can't let superstition rul... read more
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December 12, 2010As my second fight-for-religion movie of the day, I deem this one much better than the first.
Critic Reviews
January 3, 2011
Cliff Doerksen, Chicago Reader
September 21, 2010
Jonathan F. Richards, Film.com
Although the movie's history is spotty, its dialogue is sometimes clunky, and time frames are telescoped, its overall impact packs a powerful punch. Full Review
August 13, 2010
Tom Long, Detroit News
Manages to mix philosophy, history, hysteria and a love triangle and still be something of a bore. Full Review
July 29, 2010
Colin Covert, Minneapolis Star Tribune
Some may consider "Agora" sound history, others may label it heresy, but I call it thumping good drama. Full Review
July 23, 2010
Ann Hornaday, Washington Post
Agora, Alejandro Amenabar's absorbing historical drama, proves that, in an era of movies made for iPhones with artistic ambitions to match, there are still filmmakers willing to swing for the fences.
July 22, 2010
Peter Hartlaub, San Francisco Chronicle
An interesting but often frustrating effort by the director of The Sea Inside, who proves that ambition and talent aren't enough to ensure a compelling drama. Full Review
July 22, 2010
Steven Rea, Philadelphia Inquirer
Agora is entertaining, and even at times illuminating. Full Review
July 22, 2010
Ty Burr, Boston Globe
It's still more than watchable thanks to the ministrations of a talented director, Spain's Alejandro Amenábar, but the togas seem to have brought out the stiff, declamatory earnestness in everyone. Full Review
July 22, 2010
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
I went to see Agora expecting an epic with swords, sandals and sex. I found swords and sandals, some unexpected opinions about sex, and a great deal more. Full Review
July 7, 2010
Dana Stevens, Slate
The human story of Agora is not only smaller in scale than the sweep of geohistory but considerably less interesting. Full Review
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