Samson (2018)
6/10
An almost-superhero movie that had me in stitches. Would especially recommend if you've read the source material
31 May 2020
Most "Christian movies" rise to mediocrity at best. This one stands out above the rest in my eyes for one reason: it is extraordinarily campy. I'll try to describe it as best I can without getting into spoilers.

First off, already knowing the story helps. If you know the story you'll be able to set your expectations for how cheesy an upcoming scene will be, and this movie WILL DELIVER. on that expectation. Even if you don't, I think a quick six page read might be worth your time, because this movie, uses every detail of the source material it can in the most gloriously corny ways possible.

The first scene sets the tone of this tragic literary drama turned hyper cheesified superhero comedy film perfectly and from then on you can prepare to ride on a rollercoaster of cliché to cliché. Special shout out to the actor portraying the main villain, whose over the top evilness never fails to entertain.

By the way, the biblical story is dark and is potentially graphic. This film doesn't shy away from depicting these events, while keeping a family-friendly PG-13 level of detail.
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