Review of Exodus: Gods and Kings (2014) by Martin P — 02 Apr 2016

Stunning visuals, perhaps the best storm graphics I've seen in a movie, and the story sporadically hits, but for the most part Exodus is a hollow affair.

This review of Exodus: Gods and Kings (2014) was written by Martin P on 02 Apr 2016.

Exodus: Gods and Kings has generally received mixed reviews.

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