This tale of Christian '
Taliban' and their fight against a woman philosopher in
Roman Egypt in the 5th century is worth watching simply because you need to know this story. Not the best made film but certainly a film that needs to be watched.
Rachel Weisz as
Hypatia is somewhat convincing and Amenabar (who made the brilliant
The Others) seems a bit out of sorts but does a good enough job of communicating this tale of
Alexandria that will keep you entertained and, given your disposition for such things, will probably break your heart.
