Moses (DVD, 2005)
Product Details
Overview -
Moses
Features
Closed Caption; Languages: English & Español; Subtitles: English, Français & Español
Scene Index
Side #1 --
1. Adopted (Credits) [8:59]
2. Hebrew Heritage [8:38]
3. Brave Egyptian [5:29]
4. New Family [4:02]
5. Mourning Pharaoh [1:32]
6. Burning Bush [6:13]
7. Chosen [6:28]
8. Words and Signs [8:06]
9. "Let My People Go" [4:13]
10. False Prophet? [4:44]
11. Stern Warnings [6:01]
12. Plagues [11:00]
13. Passover [5:31]
14. Exodus [4:22]
15. Deep Faith [3:01]
16. Parting the Waters [10:05]
17. Fiery Burden [:51]
18. Manna From Heaven [4:37]
19. Only One Man [6:15]
20. Mount Sinai [5:57]
21. Troubling Absence [10:34]
22. Vain Idolatry [5:31]
23. Broken Convenant [3:10]
24. Sanctuary [6:13]
25. Miriam [3:28]
26. Promised Land [5:01]
27. Losing Faith [10:33]
28. "Take Joshua" [9:41]
29. End Credits [10:20]
Editorial Reviews
The life of the reluctant Old Testament prophet is told in this made-for-television biblical drama. When the Pharaoh Ramses calls for the death of all Hebrew children, a mother puts her son Moses in a basket and sends him down the Nile to save his life. The baby is found by a princess and raised as the heir to the family throne. Called upon by God, the hesitant Moses (Ben Kingsley) accepts the challenge to lead his enslaved people out of Egypt for what becomes a 40-year journey into the promised land. This extravagant production was nominated for the "Outstanding Mini-Series" Emmy. ~ Bernadette McCallion, Rovi All Movie Guide
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Reviews (4)
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4.0 / 5.0
A most have movie. Not to many movies are filmed according to the scriptures. I recommend this particular Moses movie.
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5.0 / 5.0
I really like this movie,I like the part about the manna from heaven, most of the Moses flims I saw don't have the manna from Heaven in them.A great movie from the beggining to the end.
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4.0 / 5.0
Beautiful movie, good acting. It is worth watching it and owning it.
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4.0 / 5.0
Ben Kingsley has to be one of the finest Hollywood--as well as biblical, character actors in the world today. His Moses spans the life of the hero from youth to the old man most people think of when the name of Moses is mentioned. This film is the best version of the Exodus story to date. It is far superior to 'Ten Commandments', which stressed the spectacular at the expense of the accurate. This TNT version--while not quite as good as 'Joseph', is extremely accurate in its depiction of ancient Egyptian history. It stresses the Egyptian background of Moses' life, and doesn't just portray him as simply Hebrew alone. How nice to see Moses pictured as a highly trained soldier (which he surely was) in growing up in the Pharaoh's court! Especially novel is the portrayal of Moses' lisp, which could be a very accurate interpretation of the Biblical narrative's 'slow of speech'. While a bit more emphasis could've been placed on the fact that the plagues were specific judgments upon Egyptian gods, the film does a fine job in nearly every other respect. The next to last meeting between Moses and the Pharaoh (''MY name resounds in all the earth--and I let YOU live''!) is exceptionally well written, and the final meeting is wonderful. Moses speaks volumes in his silence! The parting of the Red Sea is pretty darn good (though the crossing is mysteriously speedy--even for an epic!), and the fact that the Hebrews crossed it 'on dry ground' is an excellent addition which most miss in the Bible, not to mention the film! Great job, here! The 'pillars of fire' which hold back the Egyptians are depicted as lightning, and this part is a real highlight! The film assumes Ramases and Mernepta are the major Pharaohs of the period. This might cause a little confusion to more conservative believers who place the Exodus earlier (1445 BC), and the Pharaoh as Thutmoses III. It will be especially confusing to 'Prince of Egypt' admirers, since Ramases there is Moses' friend, instead of the Pharaoh-father. All in all, this is a film well worth watching. Unlike 'Joseph' however, which never had a dull moment, 'Moses' is considerably less interesting after the crossing of the Red Sea. But it does fair justice to the Bible, and the acting is superb. One could hardly ask too much more from Hollywood!