Classic film which still stands up today almost half a century later; Chuck Heston plays the prophet Moses (peace be upon him); the abandoned Hebrew raised in the house Pharaoh, a loyal servant of Amun-Ra who ultimately rejects idolatry, embraces monotheism, warns those cruel Egyptian Cabbalists that their time is at hand, and to beware the wrath of God, but did they listen?...No, and its just as well, because then we wouldn"t have that awesome parting of the Red Sea effect which, unbelievably, still has the power to move an audience.
This is pure, old school Hollywood spectacle, awash with Technicolor and brimming with weighty proclamations, an all-star cast (including a brilliant turn by Yul Brynner as the proud Pharaoh Ramesees), larger than life characters and some wonderful bouts of method overacting. Most of the best extras on this release (including Demille"s intro to the film) can actually be found on the Re-mastered 40th Anniversary VHS, nonetheless, this is must for film buffs and even includes Demille"s 1923 silent version.
MOSES: "There is a beauty beyond the senses, beauty like the quiet of green valleys and still waters. Beauty of the spirit that you cannot understand."
Does he mean Hi-Definition Blu-Ray? Maybe, but until then, go forth into the wilderness and buy this awesome DVD, BY GOD, GO AND BUY IT I SAY!
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