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- 2010
- R
- Newmarket Films
- 2 h 7 m
- 2010
- R
- Newmarket Films
- 2 h 7 m
Summary A historical drama set in Roman Egypt, concerning a slave who turns to the rising tide of Christianity in the hopes of pursuing freedom while also falling in love with his master, the famous female philosophy professor and atheist Hypatia of Alexandria. (Newmarket Films)
Directed By: Alejandro Amenábar
Written By: Mateo Gil, Alejandro Amenábar
- 2010
- R
- Newmarket Films
- 2 h 7 m
- 2010
- R
- Newmarket Films
- 2 h 7 m
Agora
55
7.2
Summary A historical drama set in Roman Egypt, concerning a slave who turns to the rising tide of Christianity in the hopes of pursuing freedom while also falling in love with his master, the famous female philosophy professor and atheist Hypatia of Alexandria. (Newmarket Films)
Directed By: Alejandro Amenábar
Written By: Mateo Gil, Alejandro Amenábar
Top Cast
Metascore
Mixed or Average
Based on 21 Critic Reviews
55
48% Positive
10 Reviews
10 Reviews
43% Mixed
9 Reviews
9 Reviews
10% Negative
2 Reviews
2 Reviews
Metascore
Mixed or Average
Based on 21 Critic Reviews
55
48% Positive
10 Reviews
10 Reviews
43% Mixed
9 Reviews
9 Reviews
10% Negative
2 Reviews
2 Reviews
Agora, Alejandro Amenábar'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.
Like "Spartacus," this movie is engaging because it's actually about something: the love of learning, the clash between science and religious faith, and the grim fact that political change often proceeds on the foundation of mob violence and genocide. Agora engages more effectively with this kind of big historical idea than it does with human drama.
User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 82 User Ratings
7.2
70% Positive
57 Ratings
57 Ratings
23% Mixed
19 Ratings
19 Ratings
7% Negative
6 Ratings
6 Ratings
User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 82 User Ratings
7.2
70% Positive
57 Ratings
57 Ratings
23% Mixed
19 Ratings
19 Ratings
7% Negative
6 Ratings
6 Ratings
I loved every minute of this wonderful movie! The fall of the Roman empire in the hands of the Christians fundamentalists was depicted with a terrific simplicity, yet with great efficiency. Alexandria, the heart of all knowledge in Antiquity, scorched like a wounded giant... One thing is true about this two hours long story, Rachel Weisz reached a high level of talent in the wondrous incarnation of Hypatia.
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It is a pleasure to see Weisz's scenes of scientific inquiry, which capture the passion of research and discovery without artifice or pretension. That the scientist is a woman makes it all the more engaging.
The subject is absorbing, but the lack of differentiation in dramatic levels makes the film feel longer than its 126 minutes.
The story's historical setting is fascinating, but the movie is populated by thin, uninvolving characters.
Weisz makes for a vivid, charismatic Hypatia, but the script lets her down.
There are a few exciting battle sequences and the sets are lavish, but mostly the film meanders aimlessly for more than two hours. No wonder new sword-and-sandal movies are in short supply.
Great film that puts you back hundreds of years back, when the Christians weren't all that happy and nice. Weisz portrays her character extremely well and makes you really interested in what's happening.
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The movie is very complex and Rachel Weisz is outstanding. I find this is a perfect movie given the state our world is in right now. Science versus ideology.
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Hmm. This is a tough movie to critique. I love historical dramas... especially well made ones. This one falls in the middle in all respects. The acting is passable, the plot is passable and the production values are passable. The problems include that the history behind the personages and events is questionable, the script is a little corny, and the pacing is sometimes slow. The positives: The sets are impressive, the lead character who plays the woman philosopher turns in a strong performance, and you do feel sympathy for some of the characters, despite the corniness. All in all: this is a cautionary tale about religious fanaticism and for that reason alone is worth watching!
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This movie, while visually quite good and having a strong message, is essentially a parable for adolescents. It lacks complexity and is reminiscent of other movies like "V for Vendetta" and "American History X". If you are a serious cinephile this movie will disappoint.
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Production Company
Mod Producciones,
Himenóptero,
Telecinco Cinema,
Canal+ España,
Instituto de la Cinematografía y de las Artes Audiovisuales (ICAA),
Government of Malta,
Nimar Studios
Release Date May 28, 2010
Duration 2 h 7 m
Rating R
Tagline Alexandria, Egypt. 391 A.D. The World Changed Forever
Website
http://www.agoralapelicula.com/
Awards
Goya Awards
• 7 Wins & 13 Nominations
Cinema Writers Circle Awards, Spain
• 5 Nominations
CinEuphoria Awards
• 2 Wins & 2 Nominations
