Rachel Weisz’ ‘Agora’ dignified but bland

Philosopher and scholar Hypatia (Rachel Weisz) forgoes romance in the ambitious, passionless ancient drama “Agora.” Alejandro Amenabar’s drama of ancient Egypt, “Agora,” is based on the true story of Hypatia, a female scholar, philosopher and astronomer who believed in questioning everything in existence, including God. That really ticked off some early Christians who, according to […]