Variety
A sluggish biblical epic that might have been more bearable if it had a much higher campiness quotient.
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Samson
Taylor James (Christmas Eve), Billy Zane, Rutger Hauer and Twilight's Jason Rathbone star in this biblical epic inspired by the Book of Judges.
After losing the love of his life to a cruel Philistine prince, a young Hebrew with supernatural strength defends his people, sacrificing everything to avenge his love, his people, and his God.
2018Rating: M, Mature themes and violence110 minsUSA, South Africa
ActionDrama
- Director:
- Bruce Macdonald ('The Perfect Wave')Gabriel Sabloff ('Revelation Road: The Beginning of the End', 'Revelation Road 2: The Sea of Glass and Fire')
- Writer:
- Jason BaumgardnerGalen GilbertTimothy RatajczakZach Smith
- Cast:
- Taylor JamesBilly ZaneJackson RathboneRutger HauerCaitlin LeahyLindsay WagnerFrances Sholto-DouglasGreg Kriek
Samson / Reviews
Roger Ebert
While it cannot be faulted for its sincerity, it can be faulted for its sluggish pacing, inconsistent performances and lack of cinematic style that gives the proceedings a tacky feel throughout.
Full reviewHollywood Reporter
Neither impressive enough to prove inspiring or campy enough to be entertaining, Samson is as underwhelming as its title character if he went bald.
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