Product Description: Following the conquest of Babylon the King of Persia gives a banquet for his people at which he requests the presence of his wife Vashti. As she refuses the King's demand Ahasuerus disowns Vashti and goes in search of her replacement. In his harem he meets the young girl Esther who immediately captivates him with her charm and beauty. Unaware of her Jewish heritage King Ahasuerus falls in love with Esther. Esther then reveals to Ahasuerus that she is Jewish and asks him to show her people mercy because of a planned genocide of the Jews by the King's right-hand man Haman. In doing so she saves the lives of many innocent people and paves the way for their return to Jerusalem.System Requirements: Running Time 91 MinFormat: DVD MOVIE Genre: DRAMA Rating: NR UPC: 031398745525 Manufacturer No: VM7455D
Amazon.com: The biblical story of Esther, the Jewish woman who saved her people when they faced annihilation, is told in this production featuring British actress Louise Lombard in the title role and F. Murray Abraham as Mordecai, Esther's cousin and foster father. As a girl living under Persian rule, Esther was essentially kidnapped and taken into the harem of the king, Xerxes. The king, taken by her beauty, made her his queen, and as dramatized in the film, she found herself involved in a delicate balancing act between the ruling Persians and her own Jewish people. While this is a fairly elaborate production with a solid supporting cast, it proceeds at a relaxed pace and never quite takes off dramatically. But it does provide a solid telling of Esther's story, and if considered as something of a docudrama, it's successful. The story is clearly told of how the king's chief minister, Haman, had hoped to see the Jews annihilated, but thanks to Esther's intercession the Jews were able to defend themselves and destroy their enemies (events which are celebrated at the Jewish Feast of Purim). The production does provide much of the period flavor of ancient life, and the major facets of the story and portrayals of the characters coincide with biblical accounts. --Robert J. McNamara
Best ESTHER movie - according to the Scriptures This is a MUST SEE Esther movie. It is very scripturally accurate and well done. The only thing that could have been improved upon is the portrayal of the King. They did not show him to be as capable and strong as he probably was. Nevertheless, the acting was terrific and our family enjoys this movie very much! It's a pleasure to see a Bible movie according the the Word.
Great Movie A must see! I think this movie is great. I have nothing nothing to complain about. Wish it was longer.
simply put...BUY IT! It helps us remember the Biblical story and the intervention of the God of Israel in His People's lives. It also helps to be reminded that satan/the evil one works to try and stop God from keeping His Covenants with His People (including those of Judah during the account of Esther), as well reminds us of the lineage of the Savior's mother [Mary] which may have been in those who experienced this story of "Purim." Satan has always tried to "thwart" Yahweh's Plans.
We RECOMMEND buying this Biblically accurate (very close) movie on Purim, from "The Bible" series films. If you buy this version, YOU WON'T BE DISAPPOINTED. But getting the "One Night With The King" version is somewhat disappointing due to it's liberality with the Biblical account.
This "The Bible- Esther" film is very enjoyably accurate and rewarding! The authentic feeling of the movie props/sets, the political issues happening at the time, the differing types of Jews at that point in history, and the power of the Gentile nations are all given time in this movie. Get it! The actors do well, and you FEEL the issues at hand. A spirituality is brought forth, just as the Spirituality you pull from the Biblical account Itself.
My family loves to watch this movie over and over. We make it a point, as well, to watch it every Purim...though we enjoy it throughout the year too.
Verry good especially compared to others This is one of my favorite movies from the "Bible Series". They managed to give Nehemiah and Ezra some roles in the story as well. The dialog between Mordecai and Ezra is very entertaining. Somehow it always turns out that the one rebuking the other accidentally does exactly the opposite, just a few moments later.
Unfortunately nothing is perfect. There's quite some visible female flesh in some scenes, and the king could have done with a little more "royalty" in his character. But still I like the way this movie was done. Good acting and a good soundtrack.
movie well worth watching This movie is a beautiful account of the Biblical story of Queen Esther. I especially enjoyed F. Murray Abrahams portrayal of Mordecai, Esther's uncle. The movie was authentically done.
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