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King David (1985)

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Director Bruce Beresford has safely stayed within the domain of the Bible and not strayed into patches of Hollywood fiction in this routine version of the story of David (Richard Gere). For that reason, anyone unfamiliar with Biblical history might be puzzled by the episodic presentation of David's life. In the opening scenes, Samuel condemns Saul and anoints the young David as his heir, and in fairly quick succession David slays Goliath, incurs Saul's jealous wrath, leaves, and, much later,

Nov 18, 2003

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As far as DVDs go, King David is not royalty.

June 24, 2004 Full Review Source: Apollo Guide | Comment
Apollo Guide

Little more than a timeline doodle instead of a deep and meaningful portrait.

June 24, 2004 Full Review Source: Apollo Guide | Comment
Apollo Guide

What were they thinking?

June 12, 2004 Comment
Shadows on the Wall
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Audience Reviews for King David

This film had its moments. David killing Goliath was fun to watch, Absalom getting caught in the tree was a nice chase scene, and David seeing Bathsheba for the first time was moving (yes there is nudity, but it is tasteful). There were half dozen, or so, other scenes that were interesting to watch as stand alone

February 7, 2011
itsjustme2004

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I was bored in this movie, maybe because I didn't care around the end of the film.

December 11, 2007
Doctor0Quinzel

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September 14, 2010:
King David Gets Biblical Biopic with Day of War
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