The stage settings and effects are just awful, even in 1950 terms. And the acting . . . acting? Or just hamming? The scene where Heston as Moses stalks off stage left with his staff in hand puts Bela Legosi's cape shuffle to shame for a screen exit. Edward G. Robinson is over the top as Dathan, and what's with these Israelites? Presented with a column of fire and the parting of the sea, they turn turtle at the first skeptical word from old Edward G. Maybe they thought he had a .45 under those robes. Everyone's in this thing, even Vincent Price. Well, it is a horror movie in a sense.

Pious to point of curdling, and as earnest as a small town play production, this turkey should be buried before aliens see it and decide that anyone who made it shouldn't be allowed to live. Unless they have a healthy sense of humor for the absurd. So let it be written . . .


I was well blessed by this movie.   November 6, 1999
 1 out of 3 found this review helpful

In the late 60's early 70's the movie was 10 hrs long. Then in the late 70's it was cut to 8 hrs.. I am looking for the 8 or 10 hrs. version if any one knows anything please let me know.You can email me. I am willing to pay for a copy of this movie.


Great   October 24, 1999
 2 out of 2 found this review helpful

I love this movie. And I appreciate it more and more as time goes on. The voice of God SOUNDS like God, unlike in that TV "Noah's Ark" show that was on a while ago. The voice of God sounded like Jack Lemmon - not that Jack Lemmon is bad. But he doesn't sound like God.

Cecil B. DeMille knew what he was doing. This is a reverent, first class movie about Moses and the exodus from Egypt. The story of Moses shows that if you are doing God's will, nothing can stand in your way.


Cecile B. DeMille's last great cinematic epic   October 21, 1999
 1 out of 1 found this review helpful

The usual big budget film extravaganza produced and directed by Hollywood legend Cecile B. DeMille. Although quite a long film, the continuous action and the best cinematography money can buy keeps anyone in their seats. A very entertaining film despite the corny over-acting by Heston and company (you can get away with it most of the time in a biblical film). Hopefully, this film will be around for many future generations to enjoy.


Spectacular Rendition of Biblical Story   October 13, 1999
 1 out of 2 found this review helpful

"The Ten Commandments" is a spectacular rendition of the story of the deliverance of the Jewish people from bondage in Egypt. My only criticism is that it does not fully portrary the suffering of the Israelites or the brutality of their Egyptian taskmasters. For example, the scene in which Joshua is flogged is very tame. Although we hear the crack of the whip and see bloody stripes on his neck and chest, the idea of whipping a man who is wearing a shoulder strap is somewhat ridiculous. This is the pivotal scene of the movie, as it illustrates the point at which Moses became so impressed with the suffering of his people that he turned his back on his Egyptian upbringing. This is a serious decision, one with irrevocable consequences, and I doubt that the whipping of Joshua, as portrayed in the movie, would have persuaded a Prince of Egypt to become a Hebrew slave.