Review of Ben-Hur (2016) by Radheyan Simonpillai for NOW Toronto — 17 Aug 2016
It's all a functional buildup to the chariot race, which is where Bekmambetov gets in close to the action. The trade-off is a less majestic scope for a more visceral thrill; not an improvement, but not a cheap imitation either.
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This review of Ben-Hur (2016) was written by Radheyan Simonpillai and published by NOW Toronto on 17 Aug 2016.
Ben-Hur has generally received mixed reviews.
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