Ben-Hur

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Summary: William Wyler is a true genius.
Review: I don't really like long movie, especially those that are 3 hours long -- with the exception of "Titanic," "Gone With the Wind," "Braveheart," and "Dances With Wolves." Though I cannot stand to look or watch Leonardo DiCaprio, Kevin Costner, Mel Gibson, and Charlton Heston act (which they CAN'T, by the way!) their respective films are wonderful to LOOK at -- that's all. But "Ben-Hur" has a unique look to it; made in 1959 and with a budget of only $15 million, William Wyler managed to make a film that was moving and inspiring -- it definitely inspired me in many ways with my acting, directing and writing. Though Heston plays his character, Judah Ben-Hur, very wooden-like, the film stays afloat with vibrant performances by Stephen Boyd as Messala, the Roman Tribune; Hugh Griffith as Sheik Ilderim; and Haya Harareet as Esther, Judah's love interest (though Wyler regretted putting her in the film). In the end, if you can get past the film's epic length (211 minutes or 3 hours and 31 minutes), "Ben-Hur" is definitely a milestone in filmmaking. Go see it, if you can sit that long!

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Summary: The Best Biblical Epic Made
Review: This has got to be one of the finest Biblical epics ever made by Hollywood, back at a time when Christianity still got some respect by Tinseltown. It doesn't quite end up being one big soap opera like The Ten Commandments sometimes seems. A simple, yet powerful story of a man falsely accused, wrongly convicted and who has one thing on his mind, getting revenge on the "friend" who wrongfully imprisoned his family. Judah Ben-Hur gets the revenge he desired, but he doesn't gain a sense of fullfillment. His victory leaves him feeling "empty" and hollow. What's amazing about this movie is that Christ is only featured in a few scenes and has no dialog, but his mere presence has an immense impact on the life of Judah Ben-Hur. From a simple act of giving him a drink of water (which gives him the desire to live) to the time of the crucifixtion when the act is done in reverse.

Now that Warner Brothers has acquired the rights to a good many of MGM's films, I wonder when they'll get around to releasing a new digitally remastered version on DVD. That's the one film I'm waiting to add to my collection.

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Summary: Maravilloso
Review: Es el mejor filme que he visto

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Summary: One of the best!
Review: This is a GREAT movie! Charlton Heston becomes Ben Hur...you can really see why he got an Oscar for his performance! He does a wonderful job. Stephen Boyd also makes a perfectly evil Messala. It's a classic tale of learning to overcome hatred and learning to forgive. The chariot race is spectacular, as is the battle at sea! I highly recommend it!

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Summary: One of the greatest epics of all time!
Review: This movie was made in the days when hollywood was christian friendly, before the anything goes sleeze and question anything conservetivly christian attitude of today. This story has a great plot and is family friendly with a great marol story. Also it should be noted that this is an all time epic with spectacles not seen in most modern films(with the exception of Gladiator) which replace grand movie making with special effects and gore. This movie is a must for the intellegent movie watcher and I can't wait for the DVD version.

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Summary: Charlton Heston's Best Picture- Excellent In EVERY WAY
Review: Excellent Movie! Charlton Heston IS Ben-Hur. This movie IS Fascinating! I've seen this Wonderfull Powerfull Epic about 250 times. Miklos Rozsa- Marvelous Heart-rendering score. I LOVED EVERY MINUTE of this magnificent picture. I tell you, Ben-Hur IS a captivating epic you DO NOT want to miss. EVERY scene, EVERY moment was well-choreographed and well-done. It's a teeeerific way to spend 2 hrs 52 mins. Rated G. This C'Tres Manifique unique excellente piece in film-making provides EXCELLENTE family viewing. Tough Cookie if you miss this Great movie. Charlton Heston EARNED the Oscar. EVERY ACADEMY-AWARD this movie won, it DESERVED AND EARNED it. MY grandfather and I watch this epic every chance we get.Grab a bag of freshly-microwaved popcorn and sit down and watch this thriller. You'll get your money's worth. I garantee it.

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Summary: A Film, what changed my life
Review: Ben-Hur is (was and will forever)the most wonderful film in the world. The sharp Heston, the beautiful Haya Haraaret, the embodiment of Roman Stephen Boyd, the attractiv Jack Hawkins, and the great Hugh Griffith - every actor are fascinating. Miklós Rózsa (yes, my countryman!) wrote the music, Andrew Marton (yes, again my countryman!)made the chariot-race, and of course the wonderful William Wyler directed the film. (He wasn't my countryman)The magnificent costumes, scenes, and cinematography,the birth of Jesus, Jesus in the Desert, Judah in the Roman Galley, the Battle, The Victory Parade, The Chariot-race, in the Valley of the Lepers, on the Calvary...oh God! I'm going, because I must see the Ben-Hur.

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Summary: epic
Review: Ben Hur is truly an epic of grand proportions. The sets are huge, the extras are plenty, the props immense. That aside, it's the characters and the human drama that make this a great movie. The characters are well developed, and the different themes make this a great spectacle to watch. I even like the way they made Hugh Griffith look middle eastern by painting him brown! This film has great acting, great characters, great sets, great cinematography and great music. Highly recommended.

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Summary: A wonderful and touching film
Review: This is a wonderful film, which I've watched countless times. It basically focuses on the life of a peace-loving man named Judah Ben Hur, from his unfair banishment to the galleys to the famous chariot race. When he refuses to help his friend betray his own people he is sent to be condemned in the galley of a battle-ship. He escapes, and from then on he goes along a journey of love, betrayal, and hate. At last he witnesses the death of Christ, and he finally learns to forgive and to love unconditionally. THis film has an interesting way of telling the life of christ, all the while showing beautiful cinematography and displays a touching message.

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Summary: I'm sorry But if you Do not like this film, You'll never be
Review: A movie Buff... or would I consider any of your reviews.

This is simply one of the best of cinema. You do NOT have to beleive in religion for this film to love it. This film is JUST a GREAT FILM. look at this film and you want to put it up against something like Titanic? BEN HURR HAS FAR FAR FAR FAR SUPERIOR ACTING! FAR FAR FAR FAR FAR! And Effort in making the film is always greater then CGI. and this film you can trully see the effort they put into it. I wouldn't give this a 1 Star for Any REASON...