The Ten Commandments [Blu-ray]

The Ten Commandments [Blu-ray] Review

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.

The Ten Commandments [Blu-ray] Feature

• TEN COMMANDMENTS, THE BLU-RAY (BLU-RAY DISC)

The Ten Commandments [Blu-ray] Overview

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The Ten Commandments unfolds with all of the spectacle, violent human drama, and grand inspiration that have earned it its distinction as the greatest story ever told.

When an oracle prophesizes that a child will become Prince of Egypt, a time of danger approaches the kingdom. The Egyptian Pharaoh (Paul Rhys, From Hell) orders the massacre of all newborn males. But one child, Moses--the son of a Hebrew slave--escapes certain death when he is set adrift on the Nile. As years pass, he is raised in a royal Egyptian household and, with no memory of his family, rises to the stature of prince. Upon discovery of his true heritage, and inspired by a fiery message from God, Moses (Dougray Scott, Mission: Impossible II) embarks upon a noble and desperate fight to reclaim his destiny as the leader and liberator of the Hebrew people.

With a stellar cast that includes Mia Maestro (TV's Alias) and Golden Globe® winner Omar Sharif (Lawrence of Arabia), The Ten Commandments is unsurpassed in its vision--both intimate and grand.

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