Review of Exodus: Gods and Kings (2014) by William R — 21 Mar 2015

Better than the ratings, a grand film. I favour the religious story here, not heard it since I was a kid.

This review of Exodus: Gods and Kings (2014) was written by William R on 21 Mar 2015.

Exodus: Gods and Kings has generally received mixed reviews.

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Some of these images look extraordinary in 3D: the depth plays an important role to account for the proportions and marvel at the Egyptian…

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By Marin M (205) on 15 Oct 2018

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By Max H (471) on 28 Apr 2017

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I thought Exodus: Gods and Kings was a good one. The action and adventure is good. It is an adaptation…

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By Reagan Gavin Rasquinha (222) for The Times of India (879) on 10 Nov 2017

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