This mammoth biblical epic starts to feel a little bloated just before the half way point, but there is no denying the allure found in the scale and scope of the production, and the chariot race is one of the most thrilling and spectacular action set pieces in cinema to date.
This review of Ben-Hur (1959) was written by Andy P on 09 Jan 2014.
Ben-Hur has generally received very positive reviews.
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