Naomi even had a french manicure, and Ruth was wearing flip-flops! Boaz's plastic Mardi-Gras necklace was not much better. However, it was a huge disappointment! The actors' make-up was far too prominent, and the costumes garish. The Girls' Group I am in is studying the Book of Ruth right now, so I was very excited when I found this movie on Netflix. I did give this film a fair shot, but it did not live up to expectations. The story wasn't bad but a lot of the elements weren't as good as they could have been. Also, the teenage angst between Ruth and Boaz did not read well considering they are adults. I did find it interesting how Orpah was written as very conflicted about leaving Naomi, but only doing so after she had chosen to stay. I could almost forgive this for the awesome cello music played throughout the film though (quite loudly). Beyond this, the acting was overplayed and non-realistic. I was also amused by the modern Christian lingo used in the film, like Naomi telling her neighbors to "have a blessed day." Either make the film modern or keep things relevant to their time period, mixing and matching elements doesn't work. Right from the beginning I was put off by the modern hair and makeup combined with the Bible times clothing.
I was excited to watch this film as I am very familiar with the story of Ruth from the Bible. The entire cast did a class job in portraying the characters they were given. It was the second final role of his life, his first was that as family man and friend. Christopher Flores was a grand young David - future King of Isreal. Carmen made Boaz come to life once again. (there was one scene that I wanted to knock him out) a very believable talent in that role. Lana Wood was exceptional in her role as Tani. Dan Haggerty was on a grand scale as Simeon. You found yourself crying with her as well as laughing.
Eleese Lester was perfect for the role of Naomi. following without question, always in support of her mother-in-law Naomi. Rebecca Holden could not have done a better job in the role of Beth unless she was Beth. Fred Griffith was good in the role of Mahlon. Don't stand there mocking the "Ancient of Times" when you don't understand what you can read. The entire journey took much longer and much thought than most high dollar films and turned out better as well. To me, it was a journey of faith just to get the movie made from the first draft of the script down to the last clip of the film. There were moments where things were questioned but, in the long run, their hearts still followed after God. The love and faith they had for a God they could not see was warm. The movie told of a journey of faith of two women.
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