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Midweek Movie Free Talk
Have you watched any movies recently you want to discuss? Any films you want to recommend or are hyped about? Feel free to discuss anything here.
Please just try to provide fair warning of spoilers if you can.
Agora - 7/10
I had no idea that it depicts real people and events but apparently it's historically accurate-ish which was a nice surprise. Learned some things!
The movie at points feels like Ben-Hur and similar epics - tons of extras and big sets and setpieces. At other points it feels like A Beautiful Mind or The Imitation Game with the scientific stuff. So a pretty interesting mix of vibes sorta with the pursuit of scientific advancement, religious persecution and conflict, as well Roman politics, all made for an interesting story. I never felt completely gripped and immersed, not sure why. Good movie though, definitely recommend
Never heard of this movie, but with the titles you say it has similarities to makes it sound really interesting.
Let me know what you thought if you decide to watch it!