Review of Exodus: Gods and Kings (2014) by Rafael L — 18 May 2015

Does Ridley Scott know how to make films anymore?

This review of Exodus: Gods and Kings (2014) was written by Rafael L on 18 May 2015.

Exodus: Gods and Kings has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Gary P (251) on 25 Jul 2017

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By Uri Klein (124) for Haaretz (130) on 11 Jan 2018

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When we see a time we couldn't see today to have an interpretation of how chosen people are able to avoid a different outcome in their life,…

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By Hector S (63) on 26 Mar 2017

This movie was better than expected. wished it had a higher review. I had a good time from start to finish…

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By Jeffrey C (821) on 02 Sep 2017

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

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Even though all of the contrived melodrama and less than ardent acting, Scott's direction makes EXODUS: GODS AND KINGS a valuable piece of filmmaking…

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