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O Jerusalem

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I thought that while the story was very compelling, the acting was pretty average at best, and awkward at times. It seemed more like a cheap, made for TV movie. I really expected to like it more than I did but just didn't find it very engaging.

First let me state that the potential of making a good movie out of the material should have been a given. However, the directing, acting and story line were terrible. I could hardly finish watching the movie. Save your money - there are much better movies out there covering Israel.

The DVD "O Jerusalem" was somewhat thrilling in the presentation of the drama of the diverse ethnic backgrounds being placed in the cauldron of intransigence in the midst of the evolution of modern Israel. Having also read the book of the same title, I can imagine the unsettling feelings of both sides. What was then the catastrophe of human hatred, was then after left unmended with both the characters suffering the death of loved ones. This is still sad as the unfolding episode as we see it still outworks itself far beyond numerous handshakes on the white house lawn and more people of ill will wanting to continue the hatred and violence. When will Jerusalem be more than a vision of peace and become a reality? This is the question posed.

I know of no other book ever written which so accurately covers this most significant subject, so completely, without resorting to fiction. The authors compiled dozens, if not hundreds, of firsthand accounts of the actual players on both sides of this historic struggle. This exceeds the work of "Exodus" in that NO fiction is used. As we all know, Truth is Stranger, and when it comes to this subject, that is an understatement. The authors did an absolutely historic job. The book limits its scope to the single period between the time of the UN vote to end the mandate, Nov. 1947, the declaration of the Modern Jewish State, and the initial war of Independence which determined its survival, up until the first UN truce. This book should be required reading by every person personally touched by the Middle East Conflict. That is, just about everyone. I only wish I had known a lot sooner this books existence. I would have read it years ago. P.S. Regarding the film that was done; there is no connection to the book other than the fictional movie was based upon the same period of time. Since the film was totally fiction, it could have easily been concocted without tainting the fantastic work of the two authors.

It's a good movie but it doesn't really reflect the book, so I was disappointed.

Very good indeed. A moving, historically accurate, unbiased drama which goes into the minds and motives of the people of action involved.

Came on time and in perfect condition. The movie moves kind of slow, but there's a lot of educational value.

Storyline is solid but the acting level is a bit lacking. Item came in the condition and on time as promised...RMK

This is an accurate portrayel of the book O'Jerusalem by Dominique LaPierre and Larry Collins. Although the film techniques are updated the story is historically accurate. A beautiful film. One to be enjoyed as "Exodus" by Leon Uris is.

How do you explain and justify the right of the Jewish people to reclaim the ancient homeland that was taken from them by force by the Roman Empire? The movie O Jerusalem does a pretty good job. The music
is an integral part of the movie that adds to the intensity of human emotion and self-determination.