One of the better religious epics ever made, mostly because it's not nearly as cheesey as De Mille's stuff. The Chariot Race is worth its hype, but the film really drags and seems lost afterward.
When Ben-Hur finds Jesus, the film finds its ending.
This review of Ben-Hur (1959) was written by Rachel B on 05 Mar 2010.
Ben-Hur has generally received very positive reviews.
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