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Agora
Alexandria, Egypt. 391 A.D. The World Changed Forever.
2009 · 2h 7m · R
Adventure, Drama, History
Directed by
Alejandro Amenábar
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Agora
Overview
A historical drama set in Roman Egypt, concerning philosopher Hypatia of Alexandria and her relationship with her slave Davus, who is torn between his love for her and the possibility of gaining his freedom by joining the rising tide of Christianity.
Director and cast
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55%
Tomatometer
Rotten
This Spanish-produced period drama is pretty dreadful: the drama is torpid, the astronomy lessons pedantic, and the spear-and-sandal production values flat-out cheesy.
Cliff Doerksen, Chicago Reader
Fresh
Although the movie's history is spotty, its dialogue is sometimes clunky, and time frames are telescoped, its overall impact packs a powerful punch.
Jonathan F. Richards, Film.com
Rotten
Manages to mix philosophy, history, hysteria and a love triangle and still be something of a bore.
Tom Long, Detroit News
Fresh
Some may consider "Agora" sound history, others may label it heresy, but I call it thumping good drama.
Colin Covert, Minneapolis Star Tribune
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