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Very disappointing...

It's not great by any means, but it's a pretty good movie that didn't leave me filled with regret for investing time in it.

it is finally so absorbing because it plays like a lyrical road odyssey that’s also a detective story.

A story that's too fascinating to pass by...

I have read several reviews here about this C.B. DeMille picture and I concur with many of the assertions. George Saunders was excellent in his portrayal. Interesting that he tended to slump a bit; I noticed this because his physical presence seemed to be potentially equal to Victor Mature's. I enjoyed Victor Mature in this role although his character really did not seem to be that interested in the beauty of Delilah. I think the camera and the audience did notice Hedy Lamar. The rhythm and cadence of her speech seemed to have been dictated noticeably by her Austrian origins. I always found her to be part of each scene; I believed her character. I think if Hedy had been 10 years younger and brought to Hollywood in the silent era she would have been a major star. She knew how to move, and how to hold a position. Her image was sexual. Just watch her in each scene. She is very beautiful. And she is direct. Angela Lansbury looks quite amazing as well. And Angela shows what a fine actress she is and will be for many years. But Hedy is where is the camera is happiest looking. As I watched this film I thought of how slow the development of man's potential was moving. At the start of the film we hear about the struggle of the Jewish people. And I thought of how life looked the same in 1500 B.C. (10 commandments era) and 1000 B.C.(the time of this film) and even 1000 A.D. (!) No new ideas had helped the ascent of man begin to find its ever-present potential. Without going into all the various ologies, itys and isms I would just say that Samson was his era's version of the Hulk. Stories to be told around campfires to encourage, entertain and inspire.

Samson and Delilah is a romantic religious epic film by Cecil B. DeMille that depicts the biblical story of Samson, a strongman whose secret lies in his uncut hair, and his love for Delilah, the woman who seduces him, discovers his secret and then betrays him to the Philistines. It stars Victor Mature and Hedy Lamarr together with George Sanders,Angela Lansbury and Henry Wilcoxon.This was definitely a biblical film classic that would still be enjoyed today by people who love films from the Good Book. DeMille, the master of epic film, was definitely in top form shooting epic scenes such as the savage battle scenes wherein Samson destroys the Philistine army with the jawbone of an ass.Added to that,we also see great performance from Victor Mature as Samson. Lavishly produced, the spectacle of this film is one big reason why De Mille remains relevant today.

This DVD version of Cecil B. DeMille's 1949 Biblical box-office hit "Samson and Delilah" ("S & D") is an excellent high-grade update featuring sharp, crisp visuals and better sound quality than the video version. These technical improvements help to enhance the already famous story of the Biblical strongman who fell victim to the deceptive femme fatale Delilah.I must admit that, even before the release of this excellent DVD version, I was already a big fan of this film and of DeMille's films in general. In fact, "S & D" is my second favorite film of all-time, right after DeMille's 1956 super spectacular "The Ten Commandments."Now for specifics. First of all, the improvement of colors is incredible. Even if you already own the VHS video tape of "S & D" (as I do), you should consider upgrading to this DVD. As the DVD box claims, the film has been "meticulously restored." The rich, deep colors of this DVD version almost burst off your TV screen in clean, sharp, crisp hues that must be very close to those which theater audiences first saw in 1949 when the film was released. In addition to improved colors, other visual improvements include a much "cleaner" image with no blotches or stray marks. This means that Edith Head's Oscar-winning costumes and the Oscar-winning art direction can look more beautiful than ever.The sound quality has also been improved quite a bit. Victor Young's exquisitely lovely musical score can be enjoyed throughout the film, and many lines of background dialogue that were muffled or lost before can now be heard much more clearly. And improved sound is an added benefit of this film, because "S & D" features an intelligent, articulate, easy-on-the-ear script filled with poetic and literary value. Many of the lines are taken directly from the Biblical account found in the book of Judges, chapters 13 to 16.Although this DVD version is not a Blu-ray version, it is nevertheless a great improvement over the VHS video tape version. In fact, if you have a Blu-ray player, you could do as I did and play this "regular" DVD film in your Blu-ray player and enjoy a slight boost in image clarity sharpness, making it very "close" to a Blu-ray film.And here's one final advantage of the "S & D" DVD: it does offer scene selection, so if you want to thrill again and again to any of the big action scenes of this film (and there are many!), you can just press a button and go instantly and directly to one of those spectacular scenes.So, my rating is 10 out of 10 for this DVD treatment of DeMille's great "Samson and Delilah." It will hold us very nicely until Paramount or some other studio makes a true Blu-ray version of it containing running commentary and documentaries. And let's hope that comes along very soon!

First seen in 1949 when I was still a kid, and again on DVD last night, deMille's "Samson and Delilah" has actually improved with age. Although this was a standout success in 1949, the fact is that quality movies were commonplace in 1949; seldom and few in 2010. (Resident Evil 3D" does nothing for me, thanks.With perfect photography, an exceptional script, inspired direction, you can add onto that the casting of Victor Mature, Hedy Lamarr, George Saunders -- each perfect for the part, each giving the performance that marked their career.The special effects were magnificent (unlike today's boring computer generated foolishness) and give a spectacular conclusion to the story.Try to imagine the unholy mess that today's anti-religious and talent-free empty-heads would make. Never mind.As others pointed out, this is the kind of picture to see on the giant screen. I'd like to add that it's the kind to enjoy in the magnificent movie palaces of yesteryear -- as we did at Loew's Capitol in Washington, DC in 1949 (plus a stage show). Most of these, like the Phillistine temple in the movie, have been converted to rubble and dust. However, you can enjoy "Samson and Delilah" on exceptionally high quality DVD made in South Korea. Look for it. The price and postage are low and shipment is quick. If Paramount Pictures is asleep-at-the-wheel about issuing a DVD, just look elsewhere.