Rating of
4/4
What a Giant of a Movie!
Franz Patrick - wrote on 02/14/08
I'm not religious at all but I think the sheer power of this movie to move people is undeniable. I love how the filmmakers decided not to show the face of Jesus; every scene he was in, I gave my complete attention and I was captivated. Sure, I looked for the infamous homosexual subtexts and I was amused (because they are present), but that's not fully why I thoroughly enjoyed this film. Everything about this movie is epic: the set, the people, the script... A lot of people think that it's outdated and the actors don't act natural but who cares, really? I didn't care one bit because I was more concerned about the story and the message of the film regarding one's self, family, and friendship (all of which revolve around power and vengeance). The chariot race scene is nothing short of breathtaking. I tried not to blink because a lot were at stake; it was exciting, scary, fun, humbling. If you're open to a three-and-a-half hour epic, you will come out of it with a better understanding of things. I know I did. I'm looking forward to watching two other famous epics: "Lawrence of Arabia" and "Gone with the Wind."
