Very nice historical drama. Set in Alexandria in 400CE this tells the story of Hypatia, scientific thinker/philosopher amid the turmoil surrounding the triumph of Christianity in the middle east. Jews and pagans were contesting for control of the city and as is usual in religious conflict bloodshed and hypocrisy reigned.
The film had a great look...aided by judicious use of CGI...which gave a splendid sense of the city and life at that time. RW played her character beautifully...shading her between towering, inquisitive intellect and submissive female when required.
This is what studios attempted, and failed at, in the 50's with period dramas like The Robe, Ben Hur, etc. It was good to watch one done well.
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