Review of Exodus: Gods and Kings (2014) by Ben D — 06 Apr 2015

Mildly entertaining, not one if watch again!

This review of Exodus: Gods and Kings (2014) was written by Ben D on 06 Apr 2015.

Exodus: Gods and Kings has generally received mixed reviews.

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