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.
Some may consider "Agora" sound history, others may label it heresy, but I call it thumping good drama.
– Colin Covert,
Minneapolis Star Tribune,
29 Jul 2010
rotten:
Manages to mix philosophy, history, hysteria and a love triangle and still be something of a bore.
– Tom Long,
Detroit News,
13 Aug 2010
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,
21 Sep 2010
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.