The Prince of Egypt
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64 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 26 Critics What's this?

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8.2 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 30 Ratings

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  • Starring: Ralph Fiennes, Val Kilmer
  • Summary: Experience the extraordinary tale of two brothers, one born of royal blood, one an orphan with a secret past. Growing up the best of friends, they share a strong bond of free-spirited youth and good-natured rivalry. But the truth ultimately sets them at odds, as one becomes the ruler of the most powerful empire on earth and the other, the chosen leader of his people. Their final confrontation changes their lives - and the world - forever. (DreamWorks LLC)… Expand
  • Director: Brenda Chapman
  • Genre(s): Adventure, Drama, Animation, Family, Musical
  • Rating: PG
  • Runtime: 99 min
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 26
  3. Negative: 1 out of 26
  1. San Francisco Chronicle
    Reviewed by: Peter Stack
    100
    An inspiring translation of biblical grandeur, turning the story of one of history's greatest heroes into an entertaining, visually dazzling cartoon.
  2. Slate
    Reviewed by: David Edelstein
    80
    Everything we love about biblical-movie kitsch is here, only concentrated and heightened.
  3. Film Threat
    Reviewed by: Ron Wells
    60
    Much of the animation is stunning and all of the vocal performances are good to great. It's just much of the passion seems to be in not stepping on anyone's beliefs or interpretations, instead of in telling the story in the most compelling way possible.
  4. Salon.com
    Reviewed by: Charles Taylor
    30
    Middlebrow kitsch, but kitsch straining for respectability and therefore without the energy that can make kitsch entertaining.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. MarcoA
    10
    Honestly, I thought this movie was really great. I don't know how it managed to get a 64 average from the critics that were considered on this site. It's an inspiring story that isn't supposed to be funny and manages to reach some pretty intense levels in some scenes. The songs are pretty nice too, especially "When You Believe" which literally gave me goosebumps. This is a movie that's about freedom and inspiration while using a story from the Bible and it does its job excellently as that.… Expand
  2. grandpajoe6191
    9
    "The Prince of Egypt" is a well made animation re-telling the story of Moses from the Bible. You would definitely want to show it to your kids if your christian.… Expand
  3. Jacob
    8
    The Prince of Egypt is an enjoyable film. While it may lack the numerous characters and complex story that Ten Commandments has or the talent of Charles Heston as Moses, the film does offer some awesome music and epic moments that Ten Commandments does not have. This is a film that I think people will enjoy just as long as they do not compare it to the Ten Commandents. It is an enjoyable film that I will probably see again in the near future.… Expand
  4. heyitsmegrif4
    6
    The Prince of Egypt's story can feel just powerful at times and it had dazzling animation and great music. But with some lackluster voice performances the whole thing is almost ruined. I give this movie 60%.… Expand

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