Ben-Hur
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Movie Review: Ben Hur
Summary: 5 Stars
Ben Hur is undoubtedly the greatest biblical epic ever made. It is obvious that MGM spared no expense in making this film. Every scene in this film exudes quality. When one thinks of Ben Hur they will inevitably recall the infamous chariot race. The chariot race is outstanding and undisputedly the best action sequence ever to grace a movie screen. I watched this scene three times since I bought this dvd. However, there is so much more to Ben Hur than the chariot race. Wthout giving away any specific scenes, this is a story of how God can influence one's life. This is the most important reason why I would highly recommend investing in this dvd.The picture quality of this dvd is excellent. The extras are very informative, especially Charlton Heston's commentary. The commentary on this dvd has a unique option. An icon appears on the screen when it is time to proceed to the next scene containing commentary. In other words, you do not have to sit through the entire film to enjoy the commentary. This is extremely beneficial, considering Ben Hur is 3 1/2 hours long.Movie Review: Benni.
Summary: 5 Stars
They used to know where to place academy awards which movies those days....Know days they ignore a superb movie like.Lord of the Rings and give to Chigago best picture.11 academy awards for one movie like Ben Hur.Not far fetched at all.Befor I get into plot and diolage,it seems this movie rating is not quite acurate.Rated G.Know I watched this movie when I was say 9 or 10 again.I found some scenes a little strong.Messala about to be amputated and is screaming aloud,The leper cave dark and fearful.I think parents probaley should watch this with their children.So PG might be a better rating.Rankin Bass's Cartoon The Return of the King had a PG rating.It is not even that scary.This is a truly wonderful movie.The parts with Jesus are really stirring and vibrant.Chaleston Heston is a very strong actor.(funny thing.I found Bradford Dillman has also some very same expresions and looks like his brother.Watch Francis of Assisi.)His love Esther and him have a passion to their love. The Chariot Race is Fantastic.Christians will love this movie best.A movie for the whole family.Movie Review: A true gem, with a stunning print to boot
Summary: 5 Stars
While perhaps lacking the disturbing and emotional depth of an epic like _Lawrence of Arabia_, _Ben Hur_ largely makes up for it with its sheer energy. The great sea battle and the famed chariot race are (unsurprisingly) two of my favorite scenes. The film is presented in its super-wide MGM Camera 65 aspect ratio, and the transfer looks beautiful. The colors are deep and rich, the picture virtually free of blemishes (except for two or three instances of a dropped frame). Rozsa's beautiful music also shines through in a lovely 5.1 channel track. The one danger, however, is in letting this splendid DVD lead viewers into thinking that this film has been fully restored, like _Lawrence of Arabia_. As Robert Harris said in an interview, a DVD transfer can be made to look pristine, even though the film itself may be in terrible condition. I sincerely hope this is not the case with _Ben Hur_, and if this is the unfortunate case, I urge that it be fully restored so that future generations can enjoy it in its original form and not only in a digital format.
Movie Review: A Legendary Film
Summary: 5 Stars
"Ben-Hur" ranks amongst the true giants of cinema and for good reason. The term epic can barely describe the feel of this film. First of all, the acting is good and Heston did an excellent job as the title character. I must say though that Jack Hawkin's relentless Roman Consul may have been the most memorable character. This film just has so much; the nativity, a grueling galley scene, a naval battle, a Roman triumph, a spectacular chariot race, and Christ's crucifixion. The chariot race has itself become the stuff of legend and must rank as one of the best stunt/action scenes ever put on film. Christ's passion is well done as well with the healing of Ben-Hur's mother and sister. Personally, I thought the book did a better job at those though the film's chariot race likely surpasses that in the book. The film has a number of historical errors, but they don't detract from its artistic merit. There is some violence so parents may want to be cautious about very young children seeing the movie. Overall, I heartily recommend this film.Movie Review: Cinemas greatest masterpiece
Summary: 5 Stars
Ben Hur remains the most honored and celebrated film of all time. This DVD edition is a remarkable accomplishment for home video. It is fruitless to compare any film to Ben Hur. It is the Cinemas high point in filmmaking on every level. It was voted best film, by the press in every city in the world in which it played. And adjusted for inflation, it would have a gross of over a billion dollars worldwide.It holds the record of 11 Oscars, and a 12th Oscar it shared with the Panavision company for the development of the 70mm photographic process used in the film. Gladiator has many fine qualities to it, but is more in line with Stanley Kubricks' Spartacus, with its' gladiator themes. Ben Hur is the definitive Christian epic, a film that depicts Christs' influence on all of humanity , told through the story of Judah Ben Hur. William Wylers' direction and Miklos Rozsa's score, work together , with the outstanding performances of all of the cast, to create an emotional experiance unrivalled in all of film history.