Review of The Ten Commandments (1956) by Nathan T — 13 May 2013
A television tradition during the Easter holidays. DeMille's name may very well appear in the encyclopedic definition of epic. The production values are lavish. At over three and a half hours long this is probably what most people visually see in their minds when they hear the Bible story.
Like the King James translation, whether it is historically or linguistically accurate, it is the authoritative version. The cast is massive. There are character actors and actresses that are in this that I had forgotten or couldn't recognize.
Heston is the consummate Biblical hero. Anne Baxter is stunning in gauzy gowns. Brynner is regal as the exotic force keeping the Hebrew people in slavery. Robinson is the slimy embodiment of evil. The special effects are impressive.
The movie is long enough, but the ending always feels too swift.
This review of The Ten Commandments (1956) was written by Nathan T on 13 May 2013.
The Ten Commandments has generally received positive reviews.
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