Review of Ben-Hur (2016) by Greg B — 18 Aug 2016
"Ben-Hur" is a 2016 re-make of a 1959 Biblical epic starring Charlton Heston. In the re-make, Jack Huston plays a wealthy Judean named Judah Ben-Hur who is betrayed by his adoptive brother and given to the mercy of the Roman Empire.
During the time period, the Roman Empire was determined to prevail at no costs and quashed any sedition to their objectives. Hur is cast onto a slave ship and must find a way to escape and seek revenge.
Though the re-make was unnecessary, I thought it stood on its own two feet as a re-make. Nothing will compare to the original, but this film did a good job being resonant in its own way. The story has many important morals, such as forgiveness, redemption, and mercy tempered with punishment.
It was an enjoyable film to watch and did not overstay its welcome --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- B.
This review of Ben-Hur (2016) was written by Greg B on 18 Aug 2016.
Ben-Hur has generally received mixed reviews.
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