If nothing else, "Ben-Hur," directed by Timur Bekmambetov from a script by Keith R. Clarke and John Ridley, is a masterpiece of condensation. Two adopted brothers become bitter rivals when one joins the Roman army and is tasked with.
The title is, obviously, telling: While the narrative centers around Judah Ben-Hur, Jesus is the story's real architect. Parents need to know that, as early "spectacle" movies go, Ben-Hur has few peers. It was a landmark achievement in grand biblical storytelling.
This beautifully crafted film begins with the birth of Christ and demonstrates a journey of faith of one man, Judah Ben-Hur, who goes from prince to prisoner to champion charioteer to Christian. Judah Ben-Hur (Charlton Heston) is a wealthy merchant living in Judea at the time of Christ. Under the influence of the oppressive Roman Empire, the land seethes with talk of revolt, and Caesar has sent more soldiers to quell the potential uprising. To say Ben-Hur is the biggest faith-friendly movie of the year would not be an exaggeration. One could even say it's the best Hollywood has done in a while. This blockbuster remake is ready for a new generation.
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DeMille, is a testimonial to how poorly many spectacles stand the test of time. The last of the summer's movie epics is a digitalized eyesore hobbled in every department by staggering incompetence. BEN-HUR is the epic story of Judah Ben-Hur, a prince falsely accused of treason by his adopted brother Messala, an officer in the Roman army.
Stripped of his title, separated from his family and the woman he loves, Judah is forced into slavery. The Dove Foundation is your source for family friendly movie reviews. View lists/reviews of wholesome movies for families & kids to help with your Saturday night! BEN-HUR is the epic story of Judah Ben-Hur, a prince falsely accused of treason by his adopted brother Messala, an officer in the Roman army.