THE EGYPTIAN [NTSC-ALL Regions / IMPORT] (1954)
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Movie Reviews of THE EGYPTIAN [NTSC-ALL Regions / IMPORT] (1954)
Movie Review: A great old FOX classic
Summary: 4 Stars
The Egyptian is one of those great old 20th Century-Fox classics that is for some reason forgotten about. It had a great cast; good story - loosely based on the rare novel by Mika Waltari - and one of the most lovely film scores by two great composers - namely Alfred Newman and Bernard Herrmann.
This DVD version (Korean import) is not the best and gets a small thumbs down for presentation and DVD quality. A film - especially in Cinemascope - such as this requires, perfect picture and sound.
However, if you love this film, it is still worth having if no other version is currently available. The subtitles can be removed. Once you get in to the movie you will soon forget it is an import version.
Many people dismiss this story because of the historical inaccuracies regarding the subject matter and period it is set... but all in all, I believe it is a heartwarming and moving story and should be viewed that way. It has a totally beautiful film score - get the soundtrack if you can still find it.
A welcome edition to the FOX classic film library until FOX themselves get around to releasing their own.
Movie Review: THE EGYPTIAN - 1954 Egyptian Gold
Summary: 4 Stars
I saw the Egyptian when it first opened in 1954 with my mother and older brother. As a youngster it impressed me with its grand sets, beautiful costumes, sweeping music, great acting, and good story. However, I only recommend this movie for those among us who appreciate the great old spectaculars of the 50 and 60's.
The vision of the old man having only his life to document and bequeath to his son on parchment also moved me as did the entire tale. This film may be perceived as so "old school" that some may be driven to nervous laughter during the final words of the Egyptian. I found this to be the case when screening the film a couple of years ago with some friends and vowed never to share this fine old film again. I still find this movie to be a very fine four star film as entertaining as it is informative.
Movie Review: The Egyptian
Summary: 4 Stars
This is a classic movie with many old stars, but delightfully well made. It surprises at the end when it tells that the Egyptian Pharaoh worshipped one god centuries before the birth of Christ.Movie Review: Good movie, poor DVD
Summary: 3 Stars
This lavish epic, set in the time of the Pharaoh Ikhnaton, is full of corny dialogue and spectacular sets. One of the few vintage Hollywood epics not to be based on a biblical story, it tells the tale of Sinue, an idealistic young physician, his rise, fall, and eventual redemption.
Unfortunately, the import DVD currently available is of very poor quality. This is a movie that succeeds based on the terrific sets and vivid production design, and with the poor video quality on this disc the impact is blunted. I first saw this on a cable channel and the broadcast picture was much better than what you'll find on this disc.
I'd recommend waiting for a remastered official release; in the meantime, record it from cable if you get the chance.
Movie Review: China's WideScreen Results in Weak Transfer
Summary: 3 Stars
Just took delivery of "The Egyptian" WideScreen that I located from eCrater.....
Viewing this film on a 52" RCA HDTV, I would like to warn the readers that the China release is NOT of good quality. It's ok viewing from a normal distance.
There is some noise in the film
Zooming shows horrible display outputs.
Audio is Stereo Only.
$11.00 isn't really all that bad for a new disc. Just be warned it is a low-quality transfer.