Review of Ben-Hur (1959) by Iain B — 29 Jul 2009
Bloated epic, very big on spectacle, lacking in plot. Heston overacts severely and can not fathom how he could have won an Oscar over Jack Lemmon (Some Like It Hot), Jimmy Stewart (Anatomy of a Murder) or Paul Muni (The Last Angry Man) that year.
There are indeed some memorable, even unforgettable scenes. Way way too long and certainly overrated.
This review of Ben-Hur (1959) was written by Iain B on 29 Jul 2009.
Ben-Hur has generally received very positive reviews.
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