The most enthralling historical epic many Americans may never see,
Agora is Alejandro Amenabar’s bold and strident critique of religious demagoguery, which may be too bold and too strident for most Christians. The Christians, whose teachings were sweeping through Roman-controlled Egypt during the film’s fourth-century A.D. setting, are certainly not the only villains here -- men of all religious persuasions, or lack thereof, are shown committing unspeakable acts to protect their power and place. Religion itself is the antagonist in this film full of big ideas, especially as it conflicts with scientific pursuit. For viewers inclined toward science to begin with...
Released:
2009
Rated:
n/a
Length:
126 mins