One Night With The King
Synopsis:
After the banishment of Persia's queen, Vashti, young Jewish girl Hadassa finds herself chosen along with hundreds of other women to be taken into King Xerxes harem as a prospect for Persia's next Queen. Hadassa changes her name to Esther, and must keep her Jewish identity hidden. Queen Esther soon marries for love but must find the courage to save the lives of her people - even it means losing the love of her husband King Xerxes...and her own life.
My Thoughts:
Okay, give me a second. There are so many great things about this movie that I don't know where to start. Well, I'll start with Esther's character. Tiffany DuPont was the perfect Esther, and I loved the character right from the start. She was a gem, so inquisitive and trusting, having a very child-like faith. My favorite scene would have to be when Esther was going into the King's chambers and how well she handled herself. It was obvious that as a virgin and woman of faith, Esther did not wish to merely spend the night with King Xerxes...she wouldn't settle for anything less than marriage. Of course, Esther won his heart, and she fell in love with the King as well. And the costumes! 😍 Esther's dresses were superb, from headdresses to the millions of tiny embellishments that adorned her flowing gowns. They were...fit for a Queen!
Daughter of the tribe of Benjamin,
child of the Most High God."
Oh yes, and we can't forget the necklace! The symbolism in this is astounding, and I found it particularly thus when the necklace Esther lost on her transfer to the palace was the same one in the King's treasury. And the fact that when the light hit it, it released the Star of David, was totally genius. Her identity was etched in that necklace, and it adds an enchanting air to the story.
And we can't forget Haman, might as well get my thoughts of him over and done with. The actor did a good job playing the villain, because I really, really disliked him. But I liked how at the start of the movie they gave the reason why Haman, descendant of King Agag, wanted all the Jews killed. It created the perfect link between the movie and the Bible. Even though the story of Esther is a Biblical account, the introduction at the start of the movie brings that to life.
Now for King Xerxes. Luke Goss was really the perfect Xerxes in this...I think it was his eyes and face sculpt, looked very Persia-ish 😅 I believe he really needed Esther in his life, and the way he smiled at her on their wedding day was priceless! I liked how he was portrayed as a man very open to new thinking, and the scene where he held out the scepter showed his humanity and his love and devotion for Esther.
Altogether this movie was amazing. The production was flawless and was very much in accordance with the Biblical account. Due to some minor violence and some more mature themes that are discussed, parental discretion is advised. There is no coarse language, sex, or swearing in this film. A must-watch, especially for those who are fans of Esther!
All views expressed are strictly my own opinion.
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐(5 stars - but I wish I could do more!)
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