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Without any possible doubt the single worst biblical movie I have ever had the misfortune to watch. The acting for want of a better term was diabolical, the cinematography again for the want of a better term was on a par with that of parents shooting their kids school play on a VHS camcorder (although the acting would doubtless be better), the sound recording at its best points was muffled and at its worst sounded like it had been done with a microphone at the bottom of a metal bucket on a 1970's cassette recorder.

I accept I will never get back the half hour of my life I managed to force myself to sit through this travesty in the hope that it might get better but I sincerely wish there were a way I could at least UN-watch it.

The ONLY ways I can imagine anyone could possibly give this rubbish a good review are either:- 1. they were in it themselves. 2. They know someone who was in it and want to promote it on their behalf. (if you are one of these people do your friend a favour, let this movie disappear into the oblivion it deserves, the same goes for those who were in it) 3. They are so deeply indoctrinated into their faith that they are unable to accept that anything to do with it could possibly be bad. 4. They have been paid. or 5. They have never before seen any kind of movie and were just blown away by moving pictures that can talk (even if you can't actually hear what they are saying a lot of the time).

I actually felt embarrassed for everyone involved in this movie, I felt embarrassed for the actors (I use that word very liberally here), the director, the producers, all of the crew, the animals, the guys who made the cameras lights and sound gear and the guys who sold them to whoever shot it; it was so bad those responsible should get down on their knees and apologise to the very locations and equipment for involving them in the making of something so thoroughly awful.

I only hope that none of those involved relied on the skills demonstrated in this movie to keep them from homelessness and starvation and that having got it out of their system were able to go back into society, perhaps with the help of some counselling they will one day be able to forget.

As a child I watched Avatar the Last Airbender with fanatical devotion, when I first heard of a live action movie of said series I felt joy that was quickly dashed and destroyed the very second I saw it. Saying this, I would rather watch M. Night Shamalamadingdong's god awful train wreck of a live action atrocity than see this thing again.

The plot is a twenty minute story copy and pasted into a ninety minute train wreck and beaten with a stick, during the battle they copy and paste the army, you see the paste, you see four men in center screen just appear out of no where. AND THATS NOT EVEN THE WORST EFFECT!

The acting is nonexistent, a deaf man could do better sound, the camera man should've been shot, the scene in the philistine black smith, the king and the blacksmith are standing in front of a greenscreen image of a MODERN FORGE. This thing has scarred me.

This movie is more preachy than Birddemic, Goliath is fat, not muscular, not big, just fat. The costumes, the "armor" blows in the wind. I actually made this account solely to bash this, I can't, I can't call it a movie. I swear the costumes are cardboard.

Kubrick, Hitchcock, and all the greats are rolling in their graves by the fact that this thing exists. Chey, the director of this train wreck, had a budget of $50 million, and it doesn't show.

In short, take Batman and Robin script writing, Birddemic camera work, and throw in every badguy cliché in the history of film and you get David and Goliath (2015) This is the Sonic 06 of Film.

This movie was comedic through out the whole movie. It is not because it was funny, but because the acting was so bad. I felt like someone was making a joke of the story of David and Goliath. This movie would be great though if it was produced in the 1930's when moving picture was rare. I think they should hide this movie for their family entertainment only. I think a high-school student's drama is better than this. The sound effect and the screen effect was terrible. The conversation was so raw, the drama was terrible. There were even oldest version of David's movie that is better than this one. Don't watch this unless you want to use this as a joke in your stand up comedy session.

(6.7 ???) Did I watch the same film as the others that rated this movie? I kept getting the feeling that this was the offering of a 1st year college film class. Just because the film is based on a religious story doesn't earn it praise. Only the main actor/character 'David' had close to any acting skill. And don't get me started on the writing. Although the writers must have had it easy as many lines were repeated many times throughout the film and many scenes were likewise with slight variations, so much so that this would have been improved had it been a 20-30 min movie short. When the script included lines like "Yo!", and "Whoohoo!", I thought is this supposed to be a comedy or is someone pulling my leg? This should be an example of how not to make a film.

I don't usually write reviews but have to for this awful movie. First I am a born again Christian and read the Bible and Devotionals every day and after reading the good reviews for this movie I was so excited to watch it. This movie has the quality and acting of a grade school project. And how could reviewers say it is "Biblical?" Besides the terrible quality and over acting it has too many errors to list them all. First of all the battle between Israel and the Philistines by Elah was NOT a "last stand" for Israel. Secondly (a more common error made by many Christians and even Pastors) Nowhere in the Bible does it say David is small. His father and brothers were tall so there is no reason to believe David was small. Saul despite all his shortcomings was not stupid and was a very tall man and he had David try on his armor. David took it off not because it was too big but because he was not used to wearing armor. King Saul in the movie wears regular plain clothes instead of the battle clothes that he would have worn. Many of the Philistines wear ridiculous eye makeup which just makes them look silly. Saul's daughter Michal is depicted throughout the movie wandering along the front battle lines-what? Never would have happened. Throughout most of the movie there is inexplicably thunder even though the skies are always sunny or partly cloudy. The giant Goliath isn't even that tall. In the Bible he was depicted as being over 9' tall. And the scene where David kills Goliath has no action or drama at all. The movie has David think about battling Goliath over night. That's not Biblical nor is the constant begging of David to battle Goliath. He asked once. I repeat awful movie!

What a truly terrible production. Weak, shallow acting; cartoon characterizations; unintelligent dialog; scowling and shouting to convey a depth of emotion; cardboard costumes and a laughable sub-plot, in a pathetic attempt to stretch out what would have been better as a one-act comedy sketch on Saturday NIGHT LIVE.

The best part of the whole movie was the threat of weather streaming by in the background. A terrible, truly terrible production. On a 10-point scale, this 'epic' would be worth about 2.5, maybe, with all of that going to the natural set itself, including what appeared to be actual ruins from Roman occupation BC.

If I didn't know better, I'd say this was a production by some High School student who tricked his or her classmates into making a movie.

My wife and I enjoy biblical movies so when we saw this available on Netflix we decided to watch. It was a terrible experience. Just five minutes in we were laughing at the abominable dialog and the monstrously bad acting.

Had to wonder if the script writers were trying to do a comedy about this event. We kept laughing as this movie never got any better.

It became such a chore to watch that my wife asked if she could fast-forward it to the final fight scene. I told her, "please do".

As we were watching David in the stand-off with Goliath my wife remarked that is not the way it is written in the Bible. I don't know who the religious technical adviser was, but he must have wanted to play a joke on the film makers.

I will admit the only bright spot in the film was the performance of the actor playing David. He has a bright future, if given a good script.

I cannot stress enough just how horrible this movie really is. You have been warned.

Avoid this movie!

***Spoilers contained -Read at your own risk***

This movie begins with an interesting premise. The Philistines have superior weaponry --taking advantage of the tools of the Iron Age and have swept their enemies away. Also, the Philistine army has a champion fighter in the person of Goliath, a "giant" who has been an undefeated warrior from his youth.

In the Biblical telling, Goliath is a little under 10 feet tall, wearing armor weighing hundreds of pounds, and would tower over every man on the battlefield. Goliath in this movie is a big guy all right, but not the enormous foe that we would expect. He is also somewhat oafish and dim-witted in the film. Goliath spends each day taunting the Israelite army with the same taunt.

"You maggots! You are cowards! I will kill you!"

Early on in the movie, we see that the armies on both sides are small groups of ragtag soldiers. Do not expect a large cast along the lines of a Cecil B. DeMille movie.

The actor playing David is admittedly the bright spot, but his dialog becomes redundant as well. David says that he is willing to fight to defend God's honor, by God's might and power, to anyone who will listen. He tells his brother Eliab. He tells King Saul. Everyone tells him to go away, and go home. Every Israelite who has something to say keep telling David that he will lose to Goliath and be killed. This dialog goes on way too long.

I'd also like to have seen more development of the romance between David and Michal--the humble shepherd boy and the rich king's daughter. There's a hint of the romance, but Michal is just another person telling David he can't win against Goliath.

Then the battle between David and Goliath finally takes place. The two men circle each other, Goliath waving his sword and David ready with his sling. The appearance, and the movements of the actors, in my opinion, do not adequately portray the contrast I'd expect between the giant lumbering warrior and the small brave shepherd boy. David sees his opening, and throws his stone knocking Goliath down. Both armies are surprised, but we are not.

The script might fit a children's Sunday School play, but even then could benefit from some tight editing.

Bible based, and especially Christian based titles tend to be reviewed harshly based solely on their Biblical and/or Christian message. Titles such as God's Not Dead, God's Not Dead 2, Facing the Giants, Fireproof, War Room, etc., have critics decrying the message itself and not about the quality of the film, actors, editing and production. For those who thought this would not be about God, with a solid Christian/Judaeo message should read the title slowly and out loud. Of course, it is going to have a Sunday School, Church message, if it is going to be true to the original story.

Being mostly period accurate and Bible accurate is about the only good thing one can say about this movie. But, even here it fails to deliver.

I thought the only saving grace to this movie was the fact that it almost stayed true to the Bible narrative. Evidently the Biblical Consultant (Pastor Victor G Chey) did not consult the Bible itself, especially for the David slew Goliath scene.

Perhaps Visual Effects Supervisors (Adam Kowalski and Lance Lee Davis) did not know how to show a stone that "struck the Philistine in his forehead, so that the stone sank into his forehead, and he fell on his face to the earth." (NKJV) Instead, it bounces off the giants head just above his right eye, the giant then wobbles for a while until falling to his knees where David cuts off the giants head.... instead of the actual narration. Perhaps they did not know how to film this, too.

You can read the account in 1 Samuel 17:48-51, too bad that the Chey's did not, or did not know how to put this on film.

Acting was terrible. Directing was horrible. Editing was awful. I have seen better work from the local high school students doing film in art class.

Miles Sloman, was groomed and styled after Michelangelo's David. His acting skills showed promise. The voice was week, but delivery was good, good enough for a High School stage play. Tom Bonington who has over 100 credits gave us brief hope at times that we would not remain bored. For a move intent on giving us hope, hope dies here.

The others, mostly gave stiff deliveries of their lines, either at normal voice or yelling. It appears that yelling was the way Directory Timothy A Chey had the actors show emotion. The only time raising the voice works is when it is delivered by Miles Sloman.

I would not recommend this movie to any one, not even for a Sunday School lesson.

I used to rate Attack of the Killer Tomatoes! (1978) as the worst movie ever made.

David and Goliath just took its place.

............just came from the theater in Atl. Here's my take straight up:

PROS

1) LOVED that it kept to the Bible, the word, man.

2) ....the actor who plays the young David is really good.....

3) i liked the story

4) i liked the fact that most of the actors were not movie stars.....does anyone else agree?

5) i liked that it had a real heart for things of the Spirit....the other movie we also saw was so lame - we need more God, less man

6) beautiful locations, oh my, where did they film it?

7) LOVED the music - a-list

8) it kept to the storyline in 1 samuel well

9) scene by fireplace was really good

CONS

1) the ending could have been better

2) the giant....could have acted better....it seemed they were trying not to use him because they knew....

3) the scene with the king and David before the fight was awkward - the king didn't seem to care

4) costumes....it was too red i thought

........all in all we all loved this movie. it had lots of heart and never compromised the TRUTH.....peace.......

This movie was excellent and far surpassed my expectations. There is a definite message to it but it does not feel like a lecture. There is lots of action and lots of emotion. Everyone in the theater was both laughing and crying throughout the movie. The movie was well written and well acted. The movie focused accurately on the Bible story (praise the Lord!) without being judgmental. The lack of courage among the whiny and critical Christians was the main theme of the movie. Although this is a Christian movie there is lots of action and does not come across as preachy. Recommend seeing it regardless of your faith and beliefs in God.

This film is neither preachy nor pedantic, and was a welcome surprise for me. It accurately portrays the BIblical facts unlike the previous two Biblical movies that came out that were not good.

So visually spectacular and physically gripping, this film had me literally convulsing as I attempted to watch what was on screen. See the film with an open mind whatever your beliefs or religion.

If the film doesn't affect you in any way, then you truly are cold-hearted.

Powerful, riveting, touching, heartfelt, inspiring, shocking, brilliant, and simply a masterpiece.

The cast was absolutely flawless, Miles Sloman gave a powerful performance as David, Joseph Emms as Eliab brought me to tears, and even though the giant spoke only a few lines, his performance and sheer size astonished me. The score was incredible. It had a middle-eastern feel to it, and was timeless and beautiful.

And kudos to the producers for not shying away from the subject by creating a sterile, gutless, Disney story out of what really was a good example of the everyday horror of life on the fringes of the Philistines. The director invents a new genre with this movie - that of historical thriller.

No matter your background, no matter your race, no matter your beliefs on the afterlife, this movie needs to be seen. The art, the culture, and the magnificence - see David and Goliath and you will have seen the fantastic.

I honestly did not know what to expect from the film. As a recent convert to Christianity (from Buddhism), I am not truthfully that literate in the scriptures, forgive me.

I watched this movie with my wife and we both enjoyed it enormously. It was a very interesting retelling of the David and the giant story that brought home some of the anguish of all those involved in this triumphant tale of a boy up against what they say are all the 'odds' at work against the lad. We were very engaged with the story from the start, which was told sensitively and emotionally, especially towards the end. Both graphically and artistically you have really good shots. Some of them are completely weird but weird is fun. Without spoilers there is an amazing "stop-motion" sequence that even if you don't want to waste money or time watching this movie, you should see it. Cinematography is breath-taking. Each moment has been captured with brilliance. Editing is perfect. Action-Sequences & Graphics are good. Make-Up is well-done, as well.

I loved the David and Goliath story of the Bible and I found all the actors well chosen for their parts. The actor playing David gives an outstanding performance as David as do his two brothers who are the real stars of the film, I thought. One of the most touching scenes towards the end of the film involves these two actors.

The film is slow paced, which I love, and the storytelling by the filmmaker is just my cup of tea.

Now that I've seen the film then I will definitely buy it on Blu-ray and it will be added to my special reserve of top-notch films that I will love to watch again.

My enjoyment of this film was only marred by the rather brush and hurried ending. As I watched it then I kept thinking of how it must have felt to slay this bully giant. It's OK to take the entire family to.

This film more than any other proves to me that I cannot accept the judgement of others when evaluating a film; I am so glad I don't listen to movie critics or critics in general - so many of them are mean-spirited and quite evil.

I just saw this at Regal theater tonight with a large group. Almost everyone, except our Mr. Know-it-All friend, LOVED THIS MOVIE.

If you go in with a 'wine-sniffing' critic attitude, STAY HOME. You're much better off by yourself and no God.

I get all Biblical, God fearing, and powerfully emotional. There is a lot of Sinclair Lewis' "Elmer Gantry" in my soul. It is my upbringing I guess. The agnostic once attested that his religion is the religion of his parents and no matter what other experiences he has, he must hedge his bets. I was raised as a Christian and so nevertheless, I enjoy the Biblical movies of Hollywood, And this film is REALLY BIBLICAL. The hero never stops quoting Scripture!

I will admit this film's plot plods many times but if you cut to the action it never disappoints. Regarding this action there are three scenes that satisfy.

The film captures the time as it is with its epic scale settings and costumes. Underneath it all it is a story of a man who pursues righteousness. In addition to the main plot, a sub plot is also narrated in the film wherein the life of David in solo is showcased.

As the movie ends, you realize that you did witness the full life of Christ on the silver screen in the form of David. Bravo to the film's writer for pointing or alluding to this. This too, without seeing an image of him even once! This cinematic effect is used to perfection by the director and believe me it has come beautifully on the screen.

The original score of the film is haunting. It is in tune with the mood of the film, grand, reverbrating and spectacular. Particularly notice the score which comes in the background to scene where David begins to fight Goliath. I heard they filmed in Africa and the landscape is good.

Forget the negativity of some critics. They get their joys bashing other people's work. Until they make a film themselves, don't listen to them...praying any discouraging remarks go back to them ten-fold in their life.

But back to my point: The costumes, the editing, everything is incredible (except some acting), and also the infamous fight scene is very well executed, so even if this movie is very slow paced it's still watchable.

This is a movie every parent no matter their religion should take his children to see just to learn about what makes a great movie.

The immense scope and scale of this film can never be under-rated, although, it requires a deep insight for a keen eye to explore a most intricate play of historical drama depicted in this biblical epic.

MY FINAL TAKE

GO SEE THIS FILM. IT'S A MUST SEE. Unless you're a bigot. Or a Hollywood wannabe. Or just a mean-spirited, jealous person who can't stand a filmmaker making an epic film that has a heart for God. I agree with the other poster, you will stand before an Almighty God someday and give an account.

David and Goliath is a Biblical-inspired film based on the story of David and Goliath. The main plot points of this story are quite well known, so creative interpretation is what I'm addressing. There are a number of scenes in the film that are appropriately powerful and moving, thanks to the way it unites key imagery and symbolism with the narrative. Fine performances by the cast and especially the guy who plays the Philistine nemesis. Writing gets the job done well, but most of the dialogue seemed pretty blunt. This production spares no expense on the real-looking sets, props, and costumes. Some special effects are okay, some were made to look a bit archaic on purpose (namely the Philistine camp), who are animated in some kind of stop-motion style, and some effects are incredibly brilliant. Dave Berg's music score is as elegant as ever. In summary, I highly recommend David and Goliath and especially for those who expect a valuable and insightful Sunday school lesson.

..........................Biblically sound..... and it really touched my heart. It was not about David and Goliath, but instead it was how love of God can keep the spirit alive to go through tough times..... .....all the cast, including the giant did a wonderful job playing their characters. I was so impressed to see how nothing was impossible to David as in the Bible. His strong character got him in trouble all the time, but his mighty prayers helped him to find his true soul in the end like in the book of Psalms.....read psalm 23 and you'll know what i mean..... .....also if you go to theater, please stop texting, it's so annoying.....

I'm going to be honest, walking into the advanced screening last night I was expecting an overly religious flicky somewhat dull drama on a Bible story. What I got instead was a deeply-moving movie with just the right amount of history, religion, and a whole lot of things to think about also. The feelings it evoked were all based on the power of the acting and the writing. The words were real and human. The relationships seemed real and human. This may not seem like a great feat - but I consider it a true rarity. It didn't feel calculated and artificial, like so many movies (read 'Noah'). It was very organic, natural and (I can't say it enough) just beautiful. Cripes, it's making me sound like a Jesus Freak, for heaven's sake. And I'm agnostic. I'm thinking all of Dallas will turn out for this and for the first time I will be applauding.

It's hard to deny that the filmmaker's lavish version of "David and Goliath" is sometimes a bit overdone, but it nevertheless remains an entertaining and worthwhile classic. The material does justify the epic approach, since the story contains several interesting themes as well as plenty of action sequences. While some parts could have been stream-lined with little loss, in order to make the movie as a whole flow more smoothly, in general the film as it is keeps a good balance between action and substance. There are some very good dramatic moments in addition to the action highlights.

The actor playing 'David' is well-cast as David, a role that plays right to his strengths. The strained relations between David and Eliab provide one set of themes for the story, as well as driving much of the action. David handles his end of it pretty well, although the king could have been a little less static in his portrayal of King Saul. The woman actor works very well as Saul's daughter, and her scenes with David are used well in establishing some of the inner workings of David's character.

The last fight scene and other action sequences usually get most of the attention, but there are also some worthwhile ideas in the story (which are really the focus of the original Biblical story that are developed well enough.

So I resort to nitpicking because somehow as wonderful and impressive as it all was and is, I wasn't swept away, but still give it a perfect score because they never compromised God's Word.

The movie works best as a story of power, of virtue, of Christian morality, of individual triumph. It also works as a visual and visceral epic. Scene after scene is stunning to just look at, and I'm sure in a big theater as the one I saw it in, it was a true spectacle movie. We forget how important the venue is in "getting" the movie in spatial, visual terms

Heard so much about this movie and FINALLY SAW IT today! "David and Goliath" is truly an actor's movie, and it is one of those rare films where every single actor is perfect.

Miles Sloman and Richard Calvert are both brilliant as the two brothers, respectively. Not very often is there a family team that have the same chemistry together that they do.

The guy Jared Morgan, however, steals the show. If you watch this film for nothing else, watch it for his performance. This is not to say the supporting cast isn't excellent. The giant Jerry Soko(?) is superb in a supporting role as Goliath, The FINALE sequence with David and Goliath remains one of the most interesting fight scenes I have ever seen.

"David and Goliath" is every bit the title. It is a searing, wonderfully acted film that I will not soon forget. May God bless everyone who watches it...................

A pin just dropped. It seems that the critics are silent so I thought I'd throw in my two cents to even things up a bit. First, if you assume every movie is made simply to uppercut some sort of ideology into the audience's chest, then yes, it does seem very religious - so what? 80% of the world is religious! You watch sports! Guess what - you're religious! Every scene is beautifully crafted. I found the slowdown to be stylistic and much of the dialogue, which is apparently cheesy and fascist to the rest of the world, to be at least somewhat inspiring, and certainly engaging. Don't get caught up in all the anti hype. Enjoy it for what it is which is a good tale of a Bible story, great action scenes, (if not a little over done), great faith-based film acting and above all, a moral tale for today's age. 7/10

"But I say unto you, That every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment." Matthew 12:36

As a Christian, I have to be very careful about the words I say; about judging, and not showing the fruits of the spirit which are love, kindness, gentleness and the Sermon on the Mount to be merciful and forgiving.....

After watching this film, it really made true faith eye-poppingly real! it was an incredible and amazing portrayal of young David and all that he went through - with his family always doubting him.....

Just a few comments:

1) No it does not have Brad Pitt. I found it refreshing that they used actors I haven't seen before. I loved all the actors. Yes, there was one or two, but who cares? Paul said I didn't come in eloquence to give out the message of the Good news

2) No it didn't have Star Wars special effects. I'm happy it wasn't that fancy. As long as rock monsters didn't save David.

3) The giant wasn't an actor. Yes but I read he has a heart for God. At 7'8, he's one of the tallest guys in the world and I really appreciated his efforts. So much better than the cgi incredible hulk.

My faith was really renewed after watching the film and we loved the ending. God bless everyone on this board and reading this

I have seen hundreds of movies, many of them great work, and several that drew tears.

But never before have I seen a movie that drew tears at regular intervals.

Nor have I ever before wanted so desperately to protect a character.

The fact that such a tormentor as Goliath ever lived, and could find the strength and evil and tenacity to inflict pain, is astounding. God is just the opposite - He is wonderful.

I loved the ending where his brothers finally recognize David's mission and realize it's the last time they will see him. Everyone in my group were in tears.

I think it impacted me a lot because I've accused good people and tried to stop them sometime as us all.

Father forgive me for the times when I judge and accuse wrongfully. Thank you for showing the true path of love and forgiveness.

Not being a religious movie fan at all, I was worried that the biblical aspects of the film were gonna ruin the film, make it too cheesy and what not. However that doesn't happen. The Bible, in my opinion, has great stories so all the parts with David are actually pretty cool, because it gives him that superhero like feel. David and Goliath is called the greatest story ever but at the same time it's not about David at all. More of a look at someone who was affected by God. Very interesting and true to scripture.

This film should be watched by everyone. I'm assuming a lot of the younger crowds might get bored by it, but anyone that's able to sit through this quick hour and a half film (I saw it at a preview screening), mostly dialog driven, then please do yourself a favor and watch it. It's an instant classic for a reason, and will be on the top of most Bible movie lists for a long time.

8/10

My friend, Christine, took me to a preview screening the other night and I previously saw 'Genius Club' which I loved. First off, you should not plan to see David and Goliath because it is a biblical epic, nor should you plan to skip David and Goliath precisely because it is a biblical epic. You should however, see it because it is an amazing film and gives proper respect to the word of God and, using the basic story of David to deliver a first-rate epic adventure and a psychological horror story. I say 'psychological' only because of what David must have went through amidst his brothers and soldiers mocking him. The visuals are out of this world, particularly one scene depicting David praying on a rock with the clouds going by (Yes, you read that right.) Special mention must be made to that lead actor who plays David (where have I seen this guy before), who delivers the complicated picture of a man that both saves the world but is also supposed to die, and all of the weight one must feel about it. I can't praise this movie enough, it's basically perfect, if you are even the least bit curious about going, do so! You won't regret it.

David and Goliath is powerful stuff and makes a serious claim as one of the best Bible- based movies ever made.

It has been a very, VERY long time since I enjoyed a film so much, that when I came out of the Cinema I wanted to turn right round and go back in and watch it again. A lovely film, God-first film that had you switching back and forwards between tears and laughter.

The movie follows the story:

Philistine army had gathered for war against Israel. The two armies faced each other, camped for battle on opposite sides of a steep valley. A Philistine giant measuring over nine feet tall and wearing full armor came out each day for forty days, mocking and challenging the Israelites to fight. His name was Goliath. Saul, the King of Israel, and the whole army were terrified of Goliath

David, the youngest son of Jesse, was sent to the battle lines by his father to bring back news of his brothers. David was probably just a young teenager at the time. While there, David heard Goliath shouting his daily defiance and he saw the great fear stirred within the men of Israel. David responded, "Who is this uncircumcised Philistine that he should defy the armies of God?"

So David volunteered to fight Goliath. It took some persuasion, but King Saul finally agreed to let David fight against the giant. Dressed in his simple tunic, carrying his shepherd's staff, sling and a pouch full of stones, David approached Goliath. The giant cursed at him, hurling threats and insults.....So now you know the backdrop of the BIble story.

Critique

Although it's dense in character and plot (very dense - so if you're not into dialouge and cerebral Biblical telling, go watch Fast and the Furious), David and Goliath flashes more on the surface than it has to offer beneath. Kinetic energy in the editing brings an instant gratification, especially in the edge of your seat sequences. There are liberties with the tone for such a somber event and protagonist that most likely doesn't reflect the honest emotions involved, but obviously it's easier to digest for audience. I was unsure at first, but then it had me under its spell. The film is poignant, but not quite as powerful as I wanted it. It almost made me run and give it a 10, but then I realized no wish they could have prolonged the ending.

It just needs more depth; it needs more breathing for suspense at David's mission, as well as it needs more exploration at the sudden shift of Eliab's deeper character study.

Beside the astounding acting performance from Miles Sloman who plays David and from what I see isn't yet a star, David and Goliath is an unbelievable achievement in storytelling. Remarkable, and most important memorable. A must watch biography, both exciting and compelling.