Very Good Movie!
Added 2/7/2010
Overall, I really enjoyed watching this movie, and look forward to watching it again. Though I will admit, some of the graphics, and even some of the acting could have been better, overall it was great. The message was so in sync with the scriptures from the Bible, and helped bring the Bible to life in my opinion. Very motivational, inspirational, and a great teaching tool in my opinion. I recommend this movie to everyone!
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Most Realistic Version of Moses
Added 11/27/2009
There is another copy of this film, release one year later with different artwork. As far as I can determine there is no difference between the two, running time and extras are unchanged. The picture and sound quality, wide-screen presentation is identical. We were so impressed with this telling of the story of Moses, that we played it again two nights later. I can say we were impressed with the quality of the production including locations, sets, costume, script/story/dialogue, special effects, and actors. If asked sum up our families overall impression in one word, I would say, "realistic". It is very detailed in its presentation, and sticks closer to the biblical accounts than any other film of Moses. The scenery, sets, costumes I mention are much more authentic than what I have seen in the past. I do not mean expensive, or glamorous like an epic film, just very realistic.
But the writing of the characters is where the movie really excelled. The lead actors and supporting cast take their parts and pull it together with their performances, but there is so much depth and humanity in the way their parts are written. You really get a sense of joy, suffering, betrayal, faith, love and so much more. The part of Moses in not portrayed as a beloved all powerful leader. He has tremendous fear at times, and is burdened non-stop with the stress of leading his people, who are very difficult to lead. Many are the times he is tearful and in pain, begging God to release him of his burden. At one point after the people had broken a promise to the Lord, Moses orders his people that had been living under Egyptian rule for over 900 years to make weapons and learn to fight their way across the desert, and they did. It is not glamorous war but a bloody desperate struggle.
There are portions of the scripture included here that other films shy away from, such as when Moses has a large number of the people killed for breaking a promise to obey the Lords commands. Those that refused to admit this was wrong, ask for forgiveness and swear their allegiance to God were stoned and speared to death. It has the scene where Moses sweetens a poison spring, through Gods instruction. Not to say this movie is all inclusive or completely accurate, no film I have seen yet based on any book ever is, much less biblical movies. Consider that there are 4 books in the bible to tell the story of Moses being Exodus, Deuteronomy, Numbers, and Leviticus. With that in mind you can see the challenge any film maker is faced with, but this is the most complete I have seen yet. I strongly recommend.
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Most realistic version of Moses
Added 11/27/2009
First of all this is a great deal, there is another copy of the same exact film sold here but this copy is lower in price. We were so impressed with this telling of the story of Moses, that we played it again two nights later. I can say we were impressed with the quality of the production including locations, sets, costume, script/story/dialogue, special effects, and actors. If asked sum up our families overall impression in one word, I would say, "realistic". It is very detailed in its presentation, and sticks closer to the biblical accounts than any other film of Moses. The scenery, sets, costumes I mention are much more authentic than what I have seen in the past. I do not mean expensive, or glamorous like an epic film, just very realistic.
But the writing of the characters is where the movie really excelled. The lead actors and supporting cast take their parts and pull it together with their performances, but there is so much depth and humanity in the way their parts are written. You really get a sense of joy, suffering, betrayal, faith, love and so much more. The part of Moses in not portrayed as a beloved all powerful leader. He has tremendous fear at times, and is burdened non-stop with the stress of leading his people, who are very difficult to lead. Many are the times he is tearful and in pain, begging God to release him of his burden. At one point after the people had broken a promise to the Lord, Moses orders his people that had been living under Egyptian rule for over 900 years to make weapons and learn to fight their way across the desert, and they did. It is not glamorous war but a bloody desperate struggle.
There are portions of the scripture included here that other films shy away from, such as when Moses has a large number of the people killed for breaking a promise to obey the Lords commands. Those that refused to admit this was wrong, ask for forgiveness and swear their allegiance to God were stoned and speared to death. It has the scene where Moses sweetens a poison spring, through Gods instruction. Not to say this movie is all inclusive or completely accurate, no film I have seen yet based on any book ever is, much less biblical movies. Consider that there are 4 books in the bible to tell the story of Moses being Exodus, Deuteronomy, Numbers, and Leviticus. With that in mind you can see the challenge any film maker is faced with, but this is the most complete I have seen yet. Picture and sound were clean, the feature is in Widescreen, no problems with DVD. I strongly recommend.
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well done but woefully inaccurate.
Added 11/27/2009
This movie script is a poor portrayal of Moses when comparing him to the Moses of the bible. It NOT accurate to bible. Moses was meek, and poor in speech. Aaron was his spokesperson in the bible - but here Moses is giving inspirational speeches and Aaron is no where to be seen while in another part Moses actually tells the Israelites to rely on themselves during a battle instead of telling them that God will win the battle! This is preposterous if not blasphemy!
Additionally, the movie omits the reasons WHY things were happening - why the plagues, why they are fighting the Amalekites, why is Moses holding the staff up during a battle, etc. If I didn't already know the story, I'd be somewhat lost concerning the plot.
The most disturbing thing about this movie is that it fails to capture WHY one would be inspired to follow this (portrayal of) cruel, distant God - it utterly fails to capture the certainty of hearing and knowing and trusting God that would lead millions out of Egypt and fails to capture His tenderness and goodness and care. This would not inspire anyone to love, trust or obey God, nor even want to know Him better at all! As one reviewer wrote - see the movie 'Moses' starring Ben Kingsley - much better script and direction.
Why 2 stars and not 1? The subject matter, decent acting, good costumes, set, music, etc. It is well done but woefully inaccurate.
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WARNING: DO NOT BUY
Added 7/21/2009
I am surprised that this movie has any positive reviews. We watched it as a family and could not even finish it. The movie totally misses on what Bible says about God, Moses, Israelites. We were grieved to watch this movie. If you trust to and honor God, I do not think you will enjoy this movie. Blood, graphic account of adultery, cruelty for no apparent reason, Moses who does not know or understand God, God who rarely speaks to Moses,--this movie leaves impression of perverted account of Biblical story.
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