It may not run for long on the commercial cinema outlets - it is a daunting yet necessary film. So, see it as soon as you can. I enjoyed it in as much as it spoke of contemporary social problems and humanity in the raw without preaching and without sensationalising. It also doesn't offer any of the usual pat answers. Samson and Delilah is realistic narrative understated and heartfelt - a strong mixture that brought tears of frustration to my eyes.
A review from http://www.thevine.com.au/entertainment/reviews/samson-and-delilah-_-movie-review.aspx ends with this true statement: Despite the flash of hope that Thornton [writer and director] gives you at the end, he isn't in the business of providing the kind of cathartic release you get from more conventional storytellers. He takes you into another world, but finds no obligation to make you comfortable there. He's made a tender film, and an honest one, but it's tough going. (ENDS)
We saw it at the Luna Cinema, Oxford Street, Leederville.
PS: There is a terrific review/essay on Samson and Delilah at http://sarsaparillalite.blogspot.com/2009/05/samson-and-delilah-extraordinary.html?showComment=1242006660000#c7457002165413510694
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