King of Kings

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Summary: the definitive "King of Kings"
Review: I first bought "king of Kings" in 1984 (VHS) when it was new to video.
There was no widescreen presentations in those days and so the
video was good. Then came several more releases which were similar to the first,this time Dolby encoded. The laser disc came next and then the first letterboxed edition. I was disappointed because the sound was still not up to par and the
apect ratio was incorrect for a 70mm production.
Thank you Warner Bros and George Feltenstein imparticular for

finally presenting "King of Kings" as it was meant to be seen,
with 2.35:1 aspect ratio (the correct one) and 5.1 Dolby Digital
sound.

The transfer is state of the art, probably one of the finest in
short life of the DVD medium. The Technicolor is bright and clear as if you were watching the film in the theatre. There is
no grain in the film .One couldn't ask for a better presentation of any film. Goes hand in hand with the fully restored complete film score on Rhino/ Turner Classic Movie Music
CDs.

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Summary: king of kings finally to dvd
Review: just purchased this dvd and i'm really impressed on the video quality but the rest of dvd is disappointing to say the least..the extras are so short and not much to them..all done in black and white and just list the cast and crew..no info on them at all...the sound is 5.1 but only music seems to show up in the surround speakers..if anyone knows why older movies seem to not be done very well in the surround speakers..mostly music score..but the movie and the quality of the picture is more than worth the price...i just wish warner brothers would spend more time on the great movies...i would pay more for more..but i guess i got what i paid for...if you have not seen this movie you are missing one of the great films..beautifully told and the art direction and scenery are breathtaking..the sermon on the mount is one of the best scenes ever shot in the movies...buy it and enjoy...

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Summary: CLASSIC REVERANCE FROM HOLLYWOOD!
Review: The 1961 classic telling of the life of our Lord and Saviour captures the pathos for all to witness and actually live within the story. The brilliant portrayal of Jeffery Hunter as Christ holds the audience spellbound and the charactor actors complement the ambiance of the rich deccor and lavish sets. When you look at this film, you cannot help but to yearn for the good old days when epics were concrete and fulfilling. The Musical soundtrack is hauntingly mesmorizing and the climactic ending of this true story stays in ones memory for weeks and months to come. This is the Greatest Story EVER told and it is one you can never forget! You must experience this movie!

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Summary: A SWEEPIMG MONUMENTAL SPECTACLE! December 21, 2002
Review: "KING OF KINGS" is one the greatest biblical motion pictures of alltime! It is my second favorite alltime #1 motion picture! JEFFERY HUNTER delivers a performance that is truely outstanding, as Jesus with awe, splendor, humility, and true devotion! A grand allstar cast including, HURT HATFIELD, RON RANDALL, FRANK THRING, and ROBERT RYAN as John The Baptist capture the true spectacle of THE HOLY BIBLE, like never before!Their performances are monumental in "KING OF KINGS!" With direction by SAMUEL BRONSON, and a overwhelming powerful and moving music score by MIKLOS ROZA, "KING OF KINGS" sweeps through spectacular vistas and all the violence and human drama, as well the poignant peaceful settings, like never before! The most outstanding scenes include grand and monumental SERMON ON THE MOUNT, (Where over 10,000 extras were used!), THE LAST SUPPER (Which showed Jesus as poignant and emotionally moving, that was ever captured on film!), THE BETRAYAL IN THE GARDEN AT THE MOUNT OF OLIVES, THE TRIAL BEFORE PILATE AND KING HEROD, THE MOVING POWERFUL SCENES OF THE SCORGING, THE JOURNEY TO THE CRUCIFICXION, THE DEATH, BURIAL, AND FINAL RESURRECTION, ending the film! In all "KING OF KINGS" captures the majestic and breathtaking beauty of the life of Jesus, as "The Greatest Story Ever Told" to be forever cherished! No video collection should be complete without a copy of this monumental motion picture! The WIDESCREEN PRESENTATION of "KING OF KINGS" is the version I would highly recommend, because you see the whole film as was seen in the theaters back in the 1960's. You experience the love, the joy, the faith, and the spirit that will be forever embraced to the world as the "KING OF KINGS!"

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Summary: a beautifully done film
Review: "King of Kings" is one of the best films about thethe Lord that I've seen. It's a must see for everyone. It's such a moving portrayl of the Gospel

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Summary: TRUELY A MOVIE THAT DESERVES THE NAME KING OF KINGS
Review: KING OF KINGS IS THE GREATEST MOVIE EVR MADE OF ANY KIND. JEFFREY HUNTER IS THE MOST REALISTIC CHRIST I HAVE EVER SEEN. THE MUSIC IS THE MOST BEAUTIFUL I HAVE EVR HEARD. WATCHING THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT. IS LIKE WATCHING A DOUCUMENTRY YOU CANT EVEN TELL ITS A MOVIE.THIS IS TRUELY THE KING OF KINGS!

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Summary: KING OF KINGS
Review: I own this video, I watched it last night, and it is very good; I enjoy the music, and I like all the actors in the film; I also like Jeffrey Hunter's portratial of Jesus doing the Sermon on the Mount. I have a question, are any of the Actors and Actresses still living? If any of them are still living, I would like to correspond via email.

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Summary: The political life of Christ
Review: Here is the life of Christ depicted in the political climate in which He appeared. In fact, the first few minutes of the film will make you wonder if you are watching the right movie, as it reviews the Roman invasion of Judea. The Romans, the family of Herod, the Sanhedrin and Barabbas with his Zealots all play roles in the trajedy.
Samuel Bronston, a producer whose production center was located outside of Madrid, envisioned a shorter movie along the artistic lines of "The Gospel According to St. Matthew," simple and reverent. Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer saw the movie as a threat to its' current blockbuster hit, "Ben-Hur." Bronston needed some additional financial backing and MGM stepped in, so that the release could be delayed until after "Ben-Hur" was finished with its' usual one year playing engagement. At the same time, the tremendous audience response to the spectacle of "Ben-Hur" convinced MGM to expand the film and make it more spectacular. At least an additional 45 minutes was tacked on the planned running time.
I find the film a great success. By giving us the political milieu, it provides us a different slant on the well-known story and invokes interest with sub-plots.
Jeffrey Hunter took a lot of unnecessary abuse for his portrayal. This was the first portrayal of Jesus by an actor who was around the same age as Christ during the events, but he was criticized as too young (???). His piercing blue eyes added a sharp edge to his appearance, making him symbolically stand out as unique. He depicted an accessible Jesus. This was certainly in evidence during the Sermon on the Mount scene. In no other movie, I feel, does Jesus come down off the lofty pedestal and talk directly to you. The Sermon on the Mount scene starts with the Beatitudes but becomes a conversation between the audience and Jesus, at times, questioning Him directly on who He really is. Here, Jesus becomes human, and it is thanks to Jeffrey Hunter's heartfelt performance. To contrast the human element is some of the most incredibly moving miracles ever filmed, establishing his Divinity. The healing of the crippled boy never fails to elicit a tear.
The other performances are just as good. The political and action sequences around the sacred story are interesting and exciting. The sets and the photography are appropriate for the spectacle but not terribly overdone. And, last but not least, is Miklos Rozsa's incredible music score, one of his best.
Although lambasted when it first appeared during the media backlash against spectacles (although the audience disproved the critics by making this one of the best grossing films of the year), this film gains in reputation as the years move on. One of my personal favorites! We need this on DVD!

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Summary: King of Kings
Review: Not everyone will enjoy this movie; it was wonderful in its time. For me, it is sentimental and takes me back to childhood when my family gathered together every Easter to watch it. Jeffrey Hunter was definitely the best actor ever to play the role of Jesus.

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Summary: IT'S FUN JUST TO LOOK AT JEFFREY HUNTER AS JESUS CHRIST!!!
Review: KING OF KINGS IS FUN JUST TO LOOK AT JEFFREY HUNTER AS JESUS CHRIST!!! Unfortunately, the critics displayed their conventional bias against goodlooking actors and blamed Hunter for KING OF KINGS being such a weak movie--it's too long and boring--and then Hunter's career went into a gradual tailspin that was accelerated by his then wife Sandy Bartlett's decision not to allow him to stay on as the Captain of the Enterprise after his appearance in the first Star Trek pilot, and then Hunter stumbled through a series of terrible movies like DIMENSION 5,
and SERGENT O'FARRELL OF THE NAVY with Bob Hope, and by 1969 Hunter was dead.

But if you want to see Jeffrey Hunter's unusual combination of all American good looks and acting ability see him in STAR TREK's "The Cage," or in KING OF KINGS. Yes, KING OF KINGS is a slow, boring movie, but it's still a lot of fun JUST TO LOOK AT JEFFREY HUNTER AS JESUS CHRIST!!!

Chari Krishnan RESEARCHKING