One Night with the King

Name: One Night with the King
Genre: Drama
Released: October 13, 2006
Duration: 123 min
Rating: 38

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8x Entertainment | Release Date: October 13, 2006 | PG

Summary: An epic motion picture set in an imaginative world of adventure, intrigue and romance, One Night With the King follows a young girl who rises from peasant to princess by going against the culture and seeking the King's heart rather than the riches of the kingdom. (8X Entertainment)

Director: Michael O. Sajbel

Genre(s): Drama

Rating: PG

Runtime: 123 min

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Joe Leydon

Blessed with abundant production values and a minimum of campy excess, One Night With the King is a surprisingly satisfying attempt to revive the Old Hollywood tradition of lavishly appointed Biblical epics aimed at mainstream auds. Read full review

TV Guide Magazine Maitland McDonagh

Produced by the son of Trinity Broadcasting Network founder Paul Crouch, this historical epic offers a solid two hours of spectacle and intrigue drawn from The Book of Esther by way of Tommy Tenney and Mark Andrew Olsen's novel "Hadassah." Read full review

Marjorie Baumgarten

The performances are all solid, although the screenplay frequently bogs down with the complexity of palace intrigues and plots that could have been rendered more consumer-friendly. Read full review

Kirk Honeycutt

Fails to find the genuine drama in its story of love and intrigue. Read full review

Scott Foundas

Those viewers who found anti-Semitism lurking under every stone in The Passion of the Christ may rejoice in this celebration of Jewish heroism; all others should rest assured that falling asleep in the cinema is not a mortal sin. Read full review

Elizabeth Weitzman

This preposterous adaptation of the Book of Esther is recommended viewing only for those impressed that it comes endorsed by the American Bible Society. Read full review

V.A. Musetto

The cinematography and sets look great, but the script is a bummer. It's overlong, overwrought and overblown. Read full review

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CeliaS.

Oct 15, 2006

[***SPOILERS***] This amazing film epic is so much more than the story of a young orphan slave girl who becomes queen of an empire. It is a story of destiny and of unwavering hope in the midst of a world that was telling her she had no future. You will be inspired, encouraged and moved by[***SPOILERS***] This amazing film epic is so much more than the story of a young orphan slave girl who becomes queen of an empire. It is a story of destiny and of unwavering hope in the midst of a world that was telling her she had no future. You will be inspired, encouraged and moved by the strength of this young lady's faith to believe and you will be swept into the story as you begin to believe along with her for her dream...the casting is excellent, the cinematography exceptional. As you watch this film, you cannot help but be touched by the feel of destiny and unlike many movies being made today, you will come out of the theater feeling uplifted and inspired!!… Expand

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LoveCinemaMost

Jul 23, 2023

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The best movie around about the Book of Esther. There are many other movies on the topic but this one is closer to the Bible.… Expand

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MelissaK.

Oct 18, 2006

One Night With The King is an awesome movie! I saw it opening night, and I was blown away. The music, cast, and setting were all great, and it accurately portrays the life of Esther.

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RobertC.

Nov 11, 2006

One of the best movies I've seen in a long time. Great on all levels: visually stunning (filmed at a remarkable ancient city in Inda, the set, and the costumes all were fantastic). The story is very compelling. Best of all, the movie captures the internal conflicts of the two main One of the best movies I've seen in a long time. Great on all levels: visually stunning (filmed at a remarkable ancient city in Inda, the set, and the costumes all were fantastic). The story is very compelling. Best of all, the movie captures the internal conflicts of the two main characters, Ester, who is forced to conceal her true identity ,and Xerces, who wrestles with the desire to avenge his father's death by making war on the Greeks, has to deal with palace intrigues, and knows that Ester is keeping something from him. This movie is far superior to Big Studio offerings such as Troy. Thoroughly enjoyable.… Expand

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MarilynB.

Aug 24, 2007

I absolutely loved this movie. The actors and actresses, the scenery, the photography, the costumes, the music, all of it came together to present this Old Testament story in a way that kept me on the edge of my seat wondering what would happen, even though I already know the story from the I absolutely loved this movie. The actors and actresses, the scenery, the photography, the costumes, the music, all of it came together to present this Old Testament story in a way that kept me on the edge of my seat wondering what would happen, even though I already know the story from the Bible. It is the only movie I have ever attended that received applause at the end of the showing.… Expand

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IndyJudy

Oct 15, 2006

I really enjoyed the movie and have been thinking about the story since I left the theatre. Just as Esther had a destiny, I believe that this movie causes you to think about your own destiny. Some commercial reviewers have not been overly impressed with the movie, but I totally disagree I really enjoyed the movie and have been thinking about the story since I left the theatre. Just as Esther had a destiny, I believe that this movie causes you to think about your own destiny. Some commercial reviewers have not been overly impressed with the movie, but I totally disagree with them. I did not get weary watching this movie and I wonder why some critics did. The movie was very intriguing. Anyone who has an open heart and wants to hear a message that can cause you to search out your destiny should see this movie. You won't be disappointed.… Expand

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GrantR.

Oct 13, 2006

So, so bad. And I wanted to like it -- the horrible acting & script made it impossible. Also, Peter O'Toole should be strung up for allowing his name to be put on the poster when he was only in the first 60 seconds of the movie -- no kidding. 60 seconds... if that !!

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