Rating of
4/4
A Timeless Epic
Epic Fan - wrote on 02/21/08
This is the definition of "epic" in everything it does. It sends a powerful message to it's viewers about revenge, and family and love. It is ultimately a religious tale but I did not let that bother me. From the start you very quickly in your heart bond with this kind man Ben - Hur and it's painful to see how his life is pulled out from under him so quickly by one he loves and you'll feel his rage and bloodlust for revenge almost as if you were Ben Hur himself. The emotion of this movie is so powerful, the effects simply breathtaking for their time, still to this day do a great job and of course how could I do a review and not mention the all too famous chariot race, that to this day is awe inspiring. If you like epic drama's you can't get any better than Ben-Hur.
