THE EGYPTIAN [NTSC-ALL Regions / IMPORT] (1954)
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Movie Reviews of THE EGYPTIAN [NTSC-ALL Regions / IMPORT] (1954)
Movie Review: The Egyptian history or hollywood??
Summary: 5 Stars
Some reviewers say the Egyptian is total fiction. There is confusion over Sinuhe the physician and protagonist, and Pharoh Akhenaten.
Facts we do know: Akhenaten was from the 18th Dynasty(circa 1350 B.C.), married to Nefertiti (famous bust in Berlin Museum), believed he was the representative of Aten (sun god), and probably the father of Tutankhamun.
Sinhue in the flick is a representation of the Story of Sinhue from ancient scrolls at least back to Egypt's 12th Dynasty. The author Mike Waltari (Finnish) of The Egyptian used poetic license to combine the legend of Sinhue with Akhenaten. Historically he did study and utilize lifestyles of Egyptians which Egyptologists state as accurate as we know.
Like all historical novels/movies there are fictional episodes, characters and details since it is impossible to recreate everything from the past. This movie is not about history 101A class, it is about Sinhue the physician who lost his way over the desire of a woman, which results in his bankruptcy of money and his soul, including his parents' afterlife. It is a cautionary tale of loving the wrong person and realizing only too late of the fatal mistake. This is like Somerset Maugham's "Human Bondage" in ancient Egypt.
Suggest enjoying this flick for its beautiful story, acting, scenery and music score, and maybe some day its decent release on DVD.
Movie Review: Absolutely beautiful
Summary: 5 Stars
I found no problem with turning off the subtitles which another reviewer mentioned. There is also a Widescreen edition from Hong Kong I enjoyed more than this full-screen edition.
"The Egyptian" is a gripping story of two men who rose to the heights of the Pharaoh's kingdom, and the two women who marked their destiny. Against the background of the first glimpes of a monotheistic worship of the sun, it gives fascinating performances, especially by Peter Ustinov. Victor Mature is in his element as a handsome, if arrogant all-male, ambitious man, and Jean Simmons is absolutely gorgeous as the poor tavern girl with more class than the exquisite royal princess played by Gene Tierney. Michael Wilding is strangely haunting as the mystical, introverted Pharaoh Akhnaton.
Gorgeous photography and old-Hollywood-style majestic sets and costumes are a treat for the eyes of those who love losing themselves in movies of another era, without car chases and shootings.
Movie Review: I have always loved this film
Summary: 5 Stars
I saw this film as a child and loved it. Such emotion. It has always been hard to explain to my friends why this is such a great film.
Only recently did I discover that its music was composed by the man that composed the music for "Citizen Kane", "Taxi Driver" (yes, the one with De Niro), "Psycho", "North by North West" and my favourite film "The Ghost and Mrs Muir", neverlost Bernard Herrmann (also as a Google-inspired-madman, I must add "Marnie", "Vertigo", "The Day the Earth Stood Still" ... he even did the music for the Orson Welles' "War of the Worlds" radio show that had the US in a panic).
Now I know ... I must have been a child genius.
(;-D)
By the way, this review will have been worth it if you see any of these wonderful films.
Movie Review: The Egyprian is an oscar winning film
Summary: 5 Stars
I believe this is the finest fiction film on Egypt. It has a handful of great stars, is beautifully filmed, and the actors wear gorgeous costumes. The story line is great and there is a BIG surprise towards the end. However, the seller did not disclose the fact that it is made in Korea and there are Korean subtitles. Unfortunately, I had to send it back because my DVD player would NOT let me turn off the subtitles. Also, it came on wide screen only. I HATE wide screen!! The seller responded right away, emailed me, and refunded my credit card.Movie Review: A Biblical Great
Summary: 5 Stars
A heart-felt story on the early century religious experience. The acting , especially Victor Matures was absolutely entertaining. Hope to purchase more of this genre at a later time.