for others. The telling of the Biblical story of Samson moves quickly and proves both entertaining and inspirational depending on one's POV.
Samson was the first super-hero who also had an eye for the ladies. He went head-over-heels for the Philistine girl, Taren from afar and pursued her to marry before it was foiled by Rallah, the King's heir apparent.
One thing, Samson was one bad dude. Don't get his dander up, please. That gift of strength was shown in his slaughter of a thousand soldiers with the jawbone of a donkey. It was a fairly extended scene so those looking for entertainment can be entertained, indeed.
Taylor James (Samson) did a fairly good job of being a non-De Mille Biblical hero. Jackson Rathbone (Rallah) stole the show as the surly, ambitious Prince who delighted in bringing torment to the Hebrews while hunting down Samson. Delilah and Taren were not the main focus of the film as much as Samson's deeds were.
It seems this film was made with just enough action/violence to attract a wider audience than just the inspirational crowd. Being rooted in the OT makes this kind of action less offensive to those rooted in the NT. Then again, the OT is where the action is, anyway.
The monocle squad can take a pass or wait for cable. The mildly curious might be surprised.
I'm glad I saw it.
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