Ben-Hur (1959) Reviews
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful Another classic story that takes place during the birth and life of Jesus Christ. Although Jesus is more of the back story in this film. The story is about the life of Judah Ben-Hur, played by ... Read More Another classic story that takes place during the birth and life of Jesus Christ. Although Jesus is more of the back story in this film. The story is about the life of Judah Ben-Hur, played by Charlton Heston, who crosses paths with an old friend who is now part of the Roman Empire. During his paths of trials and tribulations he has numerous encounters with Jesus Christ. Known for the action sequence of the chariot race in which Ben-Hur is up against his former friend. Story also has run ins with Pontius Pilate. A must see for those classic movies lovers. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
0 out of 0 people found this review helpful I saw this movie as a child. It's one of those movies that you know Good conquers evil. Being a faithful Christian, I'm also grateful for those old movies that didn't hesitate to drawn the viewer's ... Read More I saw this movie as a child. It's one of those movies that you know Good conquers evil. Being a faithful Christian, I'm also grateful for those old movies that didn't hesitate to drawn the viewer's imagination to think about Lord Jesus Christ's impact on His world and continues into our own. I just wish there was more movies like this one. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
0 out of 0 people found this review helpful How can one explain to people who are to young to remember films without all the computer generated action how GREAT this movie actually is? Anyone?
This is simply ONE OF THE BEST MOVIES EVER!!! ... Read More How can one explain to people who are to young to remember films without all the computer generated action how GREAT this movie actually is? Anyone?
This is simply ONE OF THE BEST MOVIES EVER!!! Actors actually had to act in EVERY scene. There were no computers to do any of the work! It makes me sad to know that entire generations have never even heard of this film and never will. I think it can stand up to computer generated action / short attention span scenes of today. NO it doesn't need to be a remake. A lot of people think this is a religious film, and while it does take place during the time of Christ, it is not about Christ. It is about a man who, through the course of his life, is introduced to the concept of Christ. However, it is truly just a peripheral thing and not the actual subject of the movie. The movie itself is actually full of political intrigue, betrayal, love, family, loss, cruelty, revenge, and ultimately⦠well I will save the end for you to see. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
0 out of 0 people found this review helpful Watching this movie for the first time since I saw it originally in the movie theaters was time well spent. It not only triggered many other memories of my life at the time of it's release, it gave ... Read More Watching this movie for the first time since I saw it originally in the movie theaters was time well spent. It not only triggered many other memories of my life at the time of it's release, it gave me a true and mature appreciation of the talent and effort to make this movie. This is a must see for any lover of movies! Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
1 out of 2 people found this review helpful I ordered this movie on a lark. I wanted to see what the hubbub was about regarding the relationship between Messala and Judah. (Trying to be as objective as possible, and taking the medium into ... Read More I ordered this movie on a lark. I wanted to see what the hubbub was about regarding the relationship between Messala and Judah. (Trying to be as objective as possible, and taking the medium into account, there was definitely something going on between those two, more than wrestling, hunting, and spear-throwing (and talking about how close their spears were...))
I think Heston is panned as an actor because he's linked with an American ideal like John Wayne and Ronald Reagan that has fallen into disfavor. Speaking as somewhat of a Liberal, I think it's tragic that Hollywood has decided to create a new blacklist that also condems actors largely based on their political beliefs. But perhaps the idea of freedom is only for those with "the accepted" ideas.
That being said, I cannot imagine Brad Pitt or Nick Cage or Edward Norton or Denzel Washington playing Ben Hur like Charlton Heston did. That man had a power deep inside him and the voice of Moses. Wow. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
0 out of 1 people found this review helpful ok so i am 19, and i could not get through this movie. i can watch a movie with no action, i don't have ADD, but this was just awful. i was excited to try it but it was just horrid.
reference - ... Read More ok so i am 19, and i could not get through this movie. i can watch a movie with no action, i don't have ADD, but this was just awful. i was excited to try it but it was just horrid.
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movies - fargo through matrix through anime through casablanca (which was actionless too). Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
0 out of 1 people found this review helpful The movie is amazing! The DVD you sent me needs to be retired. The quality was terrible with many skips and stalls. I did receive another DVD and was happy to watch the whole movie through, ... Read More The movie is amazing! The DVD you sent me needs to be retired. The quality was terrible with many skips and stalls. I did receive another DVD and was happy to watch the whole movie through, however, I would have liked to be asked if I wanted it resent as I was expecting the next movie in my queue to show up and wasn't too happy when I opened the envelope. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
0 out of 1 people found this review helpful When I rented this, I thought it was going to be a big epic war movie like Spartacus. It was more a story of one man's life and Jesus, but it was still pretty interesting. Seemed awfully long at 3.5 ... Read More When I rented this, I thought it was going to be a big epic war movie like Spartacus. It was more a story of one man's life and Jesus, but it was still pretty interesting. Seemed awfully long at 3.5 hours. It's worth watching though - the chariot race is pretty impressive. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No |
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