I found this film to be a very competent rendition of a compelling story. It is basically a tale of two individuals destined by an oath taken by two friends in their youth to a marriage between their respective children should they be blessed by a son and daughter. The unseen presence of the prophet Elija as the third party in the handshake rather insures that the hoped for children will be born. The remainder of the film is a moving melodrama which, with many complications, devolves to an happy ending again, in large measure, to Elija's intercession at key moments.
I feel the film would appeal to a large audience since the appeal is universal and from a practical standpoint the subtitles are well done. One charming aspect regards those subtitles is that the style of script changes from standard type to Gothic when scripture is being quoted. I would give the film a rating of 8/10 and I personally found it a superior film to the new " Day The Earth Stood Still" which I had just seen two days before. Newer is not always better and a good yarn well told is always worth seeking out.
I feel the film would appeal to a large audience since the appeal is universal and from a practical standpoint the subtitles are well done. One charming aspect regards those subtitles is that the style of script changes from standard type to Gothic when scripture is being quoted. I would give the film a rating of 8/10 and I personally found it a superior film to the new " Day The Earth Stood Still" which I had just seen two days before. Newer is not always better and a good yarn well told is always worth seeking out.
