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 enlarge | Directors: Brenda Chapman, Simon Wells, Steve Hickner
Actors: Val Kilmer, Ralph Fiennes, Michelle Pfeiffer, Sandra Bullock, Jeff Goldblum
Studio: DreamWorks
Category: Video
List Price: $7.25
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Rating:  332 reviews
Sales Rank: 6934
Format: Animated, Closed-captioned, Color, Ntsc
Languages: English (Original Language), Hebrew (Original Language), English (Unknown)
Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Media: VHS Tape
Discs: 1
Number Of Items: 1
Running Time: 99 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 7.3 x 4.2 x 1.1
ISBN: 0783236689
UPC: 667068484830
EAN: 9780783236681
ASIN: 0783236689
Theatrical Release Date: December 18, 1998
Release Date: September 14, 1999
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 A Most Worthwhile Story! May 26, 2007
Glenn Forman
Although it is an animated-feature movie, the script is good and the story is very moving. So much of the historical accuracy has been maintained in this story. My family and I feel that it is time and money well-spent! I heartily recommend it to viewers of any age...
Awesome animation with an inspirational storyline! May 18, 2007
Yong Sun Song (Seattle, WA)
I absolutely love this movie. It has the same effect on me as it did 8 years ago when I first watched it. The songs are great, animation is beautiful, and the storyline is heartwarming and true to it's essence. I recommend this for any age! It will send tingles down your spine
The prince is king May 13, 2007
J. E. Goldman
This is a great movie well worth the viewing time beuatifully animated and reasonably true to the story as told through contemporary eyes.
Timeless Story for a New Audience May 10, 2007
Rose Fay (New York)
I am tremendous fan of good-quality animation but a movie is only worthwhile as long as it is accompanied by good-quality storytelling. "The Prince of Egypt" tasks some risks in altering the text of the story of Exodus but it manages to deliver both on its big-budgeted epic scale. No one can replicate Charles Heston's 1956 performance yet I found this film to be a respectable homage to DeMille's "The Ten Commandments". Plus the kids will learn a thing or two.
In the past 10 years we've seen far too many computer-animated slapstick films spurted out like candy bars from a vending machine. Disney took us "to infinity and beyond" with Toy Story and "Antz" was a good laugh. But honestly, it's sad to see how many companies are cutting corners and neglecting the beauty that traditional animation can capture.
"The Prince of Egypt" does neither. It maximizes the potential of its time by using hand-drawn animation to capture the beauty and details of the Egyptians' tunics and the woven tents of Midian. At the same time computer effects bring an intricate nightmare of hieroglyphics to life. It looks more than neat. It looks damn good. And the other factor is the degree of brutality that this film can push into a PG rating without overdoing it. (They come pretty close, though.) The slaves are beaten and we see the weariness in their sagging eyes. Moses' face shows utter horror when he kills a man. The Egyptians scream with fear when plagues manifest their lives. We're not in Disneyland anymore, kids. (And even the first Disney films were creepy: "Snow White", "Pinnochio", and even "Dumbo" just to name a few.)
I was more nitpicky about the character alterations, especially Aaron, who is depicted as the skeptic one. No doubt it is intended to contrast Miriam's rock-like belief in Moses but I found it offensive. At least Dreamworks stayed clear of annoying sidekicks and had two oily scheming magicians-Steve Martin and Martin Short need no introduction-with a few tricks up their sleeves. Ramses' transformation into Pharaoh consumes him with pride until his empire is destroyed. As for Moses, his journey is an extraordinary tale and yet relatable to anyone who embarks on a new challenge be it personal, social, moral, or spiritual.
I found the music heart wrenching and unforgettable. Many of the songs are a blend of prayers asking for help and the lyrics only amplify what they are saying, especially when the children sing "Song of the Sea" in Hebrew in gratitude as they leave Egypt. The splitting of the sea IS the impression that DeMille would've done if he could've done it in his time. I was overall impressed with this film adaptation of Exodus. The catchphrase "family film" doesn't do it justice. It is a work of art in itself and a respectable piece of faith and effort in its time.
Daughter loved it!!! April 9, 2007
Nelson E. Romero-zambrano
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I bought this movie for my daughter while deployed. My wife tells me that she enjoyed it very much. I look forward to watching it with her when I return. Thanks.
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