This Universal Picture tells the story of Moses from the Book of Exodus. There have been many adaptations of this story to the big screen, most recently Exodus of Gods and Men, but this animated picture will forever rank number one.
The story is amazingly well written with flowing scenes and excellent dialogue. The voice actors on cast were superb: Val Kilmer and Moses, Ralph Fiennes as Rameses and Patrick Stewart as Seti were the standouts. Michelle Pfeiffer as Tzipporah, Sandra Bullock as Miriam, Jeff Goldblum as Aaron, and Danny Glover as Jethro were amazing compliments to the cast.
While other renditions of the story of Moses and the Exodus play heavily on the violence in the story and the plagues as a centerpiece, The Prince of Egypt focuses on the relationship between Moses and Rameses and how Moses handles the mission as bringer of God's wrath to the place he once called home.
The Prince of Egypt does not shy away from slavery and crimes against the slaves that occurred. Quite admirably it depicts it in a very artistic way. The scenery is top notch and the music numbers are quite good. Many may think of this movie as one to let the kids see but for those adults who watch it they will be happy they did. After seeing film there's there's no need for a retelling.
The story is amazingly well written with flowing scenes and excellent dialogue. The voice actors on cast were superb: Val Kilmer and Moses, Ralph Fiennes as Rameses and Patrick Stewart as Seti were the standouts. Michelle Pfeiffer as Tzipporah, Sandra Bullock as Miriam, Jeff Goldblum as Aaron, and Danny Glover as Jethro were amazing compliments to the cast.
While other renditions of the story of Moses and the Exodus play heavily on the violence in the story and the plagues as a centerpiece, The Prince of Egypt focuses on the relationship between Moses and Rameses and how Moses handles the mission as bringer of God's wrath to the place he once called home.
The Prince of Egypt does not shy away from slavery and crimes against the slaves that occurred. Quite admirably it depicts it in a very artistic way. The scenery is top notch and the music numbers are quite good. Many may think of this movie as one to let the kids see but for those adults who watch it they will be happy they did. After seeing film there's there's no need for a retelling.