Review of Ben-Hur (2016) by Lee M — 01 Sep 2016

First off, the 59 version was also not the original, it was a twice already filmed version of a book. So they decided to redo it. So what? As far as new ideas, those of you complaining about that, oh please.

Hollywood was "reimagining" stories decades ago. This movie should not be getting all this hate over that, when NO movies are original these days, and were not even in Hollywood's golden years.

This movie is GOOD. Great performances-except for Freeman-beautiful scenery, chemistry with the actors, great emotional scenes, and a more up lifting ending than the prior versions. The sea battle and chariot race make this a must see on the big screen.

Just watch it !