This TV film about "Jacob" from the Bible is an outstanding production. It's one of the very best movies I've ever seen made from a story in the Bible.
Most people who would want to watch this movie would be someone of faith - Jewish, Muslim, Christian, or others who are interested in the Bible and stories from it. So, to such, the gist of the story would not be shocking or off-putting. At least one other reviewer before my writing was someone who disliked the story. So, he or she was a person of another ilk. And, that's okay.
I am very sparing in awarding 10 stars to films. My criteria apply mostly to the art, the talent, the medium, the product and its creation. That accounts for about 80 percent. The other 20 percent is more subjective. It has to do with interest, values, education, meaning, depth, emotions and the like. So, that allows for a broad range that can differ widely between people.
"Jacob" scores eight stars with me for its production qualities. The acting, screenplay, direction, filming, sets and props, costuming, locations and all aspects about the making of this movie are superb. And, since I am very interested in the Bible and biblical history, I think this rendition of the story from the book of Genesis is superb.
This is one of the very best Bible stories put on the silver screen. It follows the text source very closely, and the direction gives proper and exact emphasis and punch where the story calls for it. This is a very well done movie. The makers did well in choosing the shooting locations in Morocco. The land and setting looks very much like areas of the biblical Middle East today. And the antiquities of those places closely resemble what has been uncovered in the shows of some archaeological sites.
And, I was pleased to find a relatively modern film from the Bible with a cast of some prominent actors. Matthew Modine, Sean Bean, Joss Ackland and Irene Papas head a cast in which all gave top performances.
Anyone who reads or enjoys the Bible should find this film interesting and very entertaining.
Most people who would want to watch this movie would be someone of faith - Jewish, Muslim, Christian, or others who are interested in the Bible and stories from it. So, to such, the gist of the story would not be shocking or off-putting. At least one other reviewer before my writing was someone who disliked the story. So, he or she was a person of another ilk. And, that's okay.
I am very sparing in awarding 10 stars to films. My criteria apply mostly to the art, the talent, the medium, the product and its creation. That accounts for about 80 percent. The other 20 percent is more subjective. It has to do with interest, values, education, meaning, depth, emotions and the like. So, that allows for a broad range that can differ widely between people.
"Jacob" scores eight stars with me for its production qualities. The acting, screenplay, direction, filming, sets and props, costuming, locations and all aspects about the making of this movie are superb. And, since I am very interested in the Bible and biblical history, I think this rendition of the story from the book of Genesis is superb.
This is one of the very best Bible stories put on the silver screen. It follows the text source very closely, and the direction gives proper and exact emphasis and punch where the story calls for it. This is a very well done movie. The makers did well in choosing the shooting locations in Morocco. The land and setting looks very much like areas of the biblical Middle East today. And the antiquities of those places closely resemble what has been uncovered in the shows of some archaeological sites.
And, I was pleased to find a relatively modern film from the Bible with a cast of some prominent actors. Matthew Modine, Sean Bean, Joss Ackland and Irene Papas head a cast in which all gave top performances.
Anyone who reads or enjoys the Bible should find this film interesting and very entertaining.