The Counsel of Trent #1113 - My One Problem with the New "David" Film
Jan 5, 2026
A review of the new film David reveals its strengths and weaknesses. The animation style draws comparisons to popular films like Encanto. Trent highlights a unique story structure, noting the intriguing placement of Goliath in the narrative. He discusses the exaggerated portrayal of Goliath and offers a compelling argument for a realistic height interpretation. Additionally, he emphasizes that the story focuses on Saul's failure rather than just David's victory. Overall, he considers it a good family film with subtle themes worth exploring.
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Family Movie Trip And First Impressions
- Trent Horn took his family to see the animated film David on Christmas and shared immediate impressions of its music and animation style.
- He compares its songs unfavorably to The Prince of Egypt while praising the animation overall.
Goliath Scene Emphasizes God's Supremacy
- The film times David's fight with Goliath mid-story and emphasizes God's supremacy rather than action spectacle.
- A camera retreat to the sun visually frames Yahweh as infinitely greater before David's sling finishes Goliath.
The 'Goliath Size' Misconception
- The traditional depiction of Goliath as a house-sized giant obscures textual details that suggest he was large but human-sized.
- Ancient sources often list Goliath at about 6'9", making him intimidating but within human variation, shifting the story's focus.