Samson

Name: Samson
Director: Bruce Macdonald
Genre: Action, Drama, Adventure
Released: 2018-01-01
Duration: 110 min
Rating: 5.7
Cast: Taylor James, Jackson Rathbone, Billy Zane, Caitlin Leahy, Frances Sholto-Douglas

2018Dir. Bruce Macdonald1h 50m

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Runtime1h 50m

Released2018

Budget$3.5M

Box office$4.9M

DirectorBruce Macdonald

About This Movie

Samson (2018) is an interesting take on the biblical epic, with a mix of action and drama that leans heavily on its themes of love and sacrifice. The pacing can feel a bit uneven at times, but it has a raw energy that makes it engaging. The practical effects are pretty solid for a lower-budget film, especially during the fight sequences. Jackson Rathbone's performance as the lead has this brooding intensity that fits well with the character's tragic arc. The cinematography captures the ancient setting nicely, though it occasionally falls into that over-saturated look that can feel a bit modern. It's not your conventional biblical retelling, which might be its strongest point.

Released on Blu-ray in 2018, DVD in 2019Filmed in various locations in South AfricaFeatures a mix of practical and CGI effectsRuntime: 102 minutes