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Keeping in mind the fact that this film was made in 1999 when technology was much more limited than it is today, this film is very good. It stays faithful to the book of Esther, but brings in other characters of the Bible, such as Ezra and Nehemiah. I'm not sure how historically accurate the timing is, but it was an interesting addition that helped keep the story in perspective.

I also enjoyed the brilliant acting on the part of the main characters. On this note, the king seemed a bit too childish for a king, but in a way it does seem possible for a pampered palace brat to remain so even when grown. Still, he gets really mature and romantic when it really counts, so all is forgiven. :)

The setting was alright, but I'm looking forward to a more recent version with a larger budget that will show Persia in all its glory.

For a person who claims to like any type of movie, I rarely enjoy action movies. This IS classified as action, isn't it? Well, it was EXCELLENT! I haven't enjoyed a movie like I enjoyed this for a while. I watched it with my family and there was something for every one of us to enjoy. In fact, there was just enough of everything: romance, drama, history, action, humor, mystery. I don't know about you, but nothing quite encourages me like a good underdog story. Oh, and for once, I found myself GLAD it was Captain America, and Captain Some-other-country. They were VERY considerate of other nationalities by having a number of different nationalities fighting on the good side alongside the Americans. I loved the World War II setting and the romance. It was AWESOME to see a romance in which the man respects the woman truly and the two fight alongside. I loved that! This was brilliant. Definitely a must-see-again.