Review of Ben-Hur (1959) by Andre T — 24 Dec 2010
Epic film directed by William Wyler, the third film version of Lew Wallace's 1880 novel Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ.n AD 26, Prince Judah Ben-Hur (Charlton Heston) is a wealthy merchant in Jerusalem.
His childhood friend Messala (Stephen Boyd), now a military tribune, arrives as the new commanding officer of the Roman garrison. Ben-Hur and Messala are happy to reunite after years apart, but politics divide them; Messala believes in the glory of Rome and its imperial power, while Ben-Hur is devoted to his faith and the freedom of the Jewish people.
Messala asks Ben-Hur for names of Jews who criticize the Roman government; Ben-Hur counsels his countrymen against rebellion but refuses to name names, and the two part in anger.With huge scenarios and Christian message this is a great epic movie,The hippodrome scene is absolute stunning!
This review of Ben-Hur (1959) was written by Andre T on 24 Dec 2010.
Ben-Hur has generally received very positive reviews.
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