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• Must Go!
  Written May 31, 2010

  Brilliant, historically accurate film. Exquisite.

  by UEGDSW

  One of the best films of the decade. Historically correct, depicts major conflicts in Alexandria, and Hypatia's struggle much like Copernicus and others to sustain learning and knowledge. Rachel Weisz is stunning and shows deep mastery of the character and the historical issues. Direction is crisp. Alexandria set is a great replica. What a stunner this film is. It holds you every minute. A film for all citizens of the world.

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• Must Go!
  Written June 27, 2010

  Extremely realistic account of religious struggles in early AD Egypt

  by loves_smart_movies

  This movie was emotionally compelling and the scenery and cinematography were captivating. I can see why some Christians or Jews may be offended, as neither groups are portrayed as being free from revenge or violence; however, religious violence is common in history, and the events seemed historically accurate, or at least very plausible. Rachel Weisz is excellent; she evokes empathy and does a wonderful job of portraying a brilliant thinker/philosopher who is also a woman--a character that is rare in film. Overall, the movie is not particularly uplifting or a "feel good" movie. It does have a good deal of violence and death, but I felt that this was realistic and not gratuitous. There is also an astronomical theme to the movie that is consistent with the main character and the culture/studies of ancient Egypt. Most importantly, this movie completely sucked me in and made me believe that I was in ancient Egypt. Every detail was authentic--never noticed any CGI. Brilliant-a must see!

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• I'll Pass
  Written May 23, 2010

  by PickleShinobi

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• I'll Pass
  Written May 20, 2010

  by mcrocks112

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• Must Go!
  Written August 2, 2010

  by Yuk1soN

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• I'll Pass
  Written May 31, 2010

  by movie_mania16

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• I'll Pass
  Written May 21, 2010

  by big_moviefan

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• Must Go!
  Written August 11, 2010

  Finally a movie worth watching

  by nolongeractive

  This movie puts more food in to your plate than you can consume in one meal. There are many
  philosophical questions that will occupy your mind after watching this movie. Although it was set in the 4th century, it carries the parallel problems of our time. it is such a surprise to see the Christians ,not as the good guys as we watch in almost every epic moviewithout fail but blinded people by ignorance.
  At the end of the movie it is hard not to ask: what has changed with in 1604 years? we are still stoning, murdering or condemning people in the name of religion, women still are fighting to get their right place in society and work place, religion still using poverty and misery to engage people to its will. But the movie is not putting you in depression. On the contrary gives you hope. There will always be people like Hypatia, who will give you hope. maybe one in every 10 million people. but even that is enough for me to hope.
  

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• Must Go!
  Written June 27, 2010

  One of a kind movie

  by zerosheflies

  Brings together religion, science and love. Strongest statement ever in a movie about the evils of religious power - sparing no religion - Christian, Jewish, Pagan. Very powerful.

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• I'll Pass
  Written May 23, 2010

  by SharonCSmith

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  Written March 6, 2011

  by Bashorh

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• Must Go!
  Written May 21, 2011

  by JDR1985

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  Written July 26, 2010

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  by Pearljean2

  I loved the scenery, inside of the library of Alexandria/estate houses. I liked watching Hypatia lecture to the philosophy students. I thought the way the Christians were portrayed as pushy and ready to kill the pagans at will, was hard to believe, based on how I interpret what a Christian is. Or how you become a Christian, which is an inward heartfelt conversion, not an outward bodily threat of violence to convert. I found it hard to believe that a group of young elite philosophy students would listen and be taught by a woman back then. I assumed Hypatia's father's wealth and status allowed her the status to be a teacher. At the end I did not think it was realistic that Hypatia was allowed to roam on the streets without guards or without leaving the area earlier. I did not like the violence of the movie. I identified with her being talked down to because she had good facts and wise thoughts and was trying to teach others. Adults who like philosophy may enjoy this

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• Must Go!
  Written June 5, 2010

  by jrepka

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• I'll Pass
  Written May 22, 2010

  by jlasko

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