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I don't have all the words right now but this film is a work of art.

From a Swords & sandals film from "50-60 decades the expectations are so clear than it seems nothing new to say. the Biblical movies from the same period are predictable, too. in this case, the things are different. because the axis is the dialogue. because the fight scenes are not the basic ingredient and the love story, well known, is gived in the right way. Gregory Peck gives a real different David and his admirable performance represents the lead motif for see the film who is not exactly a correct adaptation of the book of Samuel, but a precise exploration of vulnerabilities of power, sin and responsability. David of Peck is not the hero or the statue. and the fine manner to present a fascinating portrait of a relation who seems so familiar is one of the great virtues of Henry King.

David and Bathsheba is a biblical epic film about King David made by Henry King.It stars Gregory Peck and Susan Hayward in the title roles. King David was the second king of Israel and this film is based on the second Old Testament book of Samuel from the Bible. It follows King David's life as he adjusts to ruling as a King and his romantic relationship with Bathsheba,the wife of his most trusted man,Uriah.The film is definitely a spectacle and it was a good adaptation of the Old Testament story.Added to that,Peck and Hayward did well in their portrayal of King David and Bathsheba respectively.The movie treated the second Israelite king with great respect and reverence.Also,there was a lot of lavish scenes that will supply tons of entertainment despite the fact that it maybe considered somewhat melodramatic by today's standards.

It would have been nice if the screen writer would have read the Bible first... This is ridiculous and much of the dialogue ludicrous... I found myself laughing. Michael berating her husband. She would have been dead for entering his chambers without an invitation. But my two favorite stupid lines: 1st Bathsheba: "Perhaps you would prefer truth to honesty, Sire". Time to get out the thesaurus! And 2nd, King David: "That soldier who laid his hands on the Ark - he was only trying to be helpful". Seriously stupid lines! Some of the movie is cute like David showing off for Bathsheba by trying to hit a tree with a rock in his sling. But overall, it's a love story of sorts, with adultery, murder, battles and David freaking out - but not Bible based. Susan Hayward is lovely and of course a great actress although I've never thought of Bathsheba as a red-head! Ha! Gregory Peck is charming as ever and makes a handsome David. It's a nice story just not based on fact. If you want to see real Bible stories watch the new Bible Series (2013).

I'm typically a sap for Biblical epics. Just give me some great Techni-Color in CinemaScope and some beautiful Biblical sets and costumes and you've got me watching. I've loved everything from SAMSON & DELILAH to THE ROBE to QUO VADIS to DEMETRIUS AND THE GLADIATORS to THE TEN COMMANDMENTS to BEN-HUR to KING OF KINGS, etc. But this one I found a bit of a chore to get through. I didn't really have a problem with Gregory Peck and Susan Hayward as the leads. Just that the story itself seemed to move at a snail's pace. It was pretty much sold as a love story and nothing more. I guess I expected to see more from the life of King David. Not merely a romance. So in that regard I was quite disappointed. A good cure for insomnia I suppose.