The Prince of Egypt

Name: The Prince of Egypt
Genre: Adventure, Drama, Animation, Family, Musical
Released: December 18, 1998
Duration: 99 min
Rating: 64
Cast: Ralph Fiennes, Val Kilmer

1998

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The Prince Of Egypt

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National Broadcasting Company (NBC) | Release Date: December 18, 1998 | PG

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, theExperience 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 and Simon Wells and Steve Hickner

Genre(s): Adventure, Drama, Animation, Family, Musical

Rating: PG

Runtime: 99 min

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58	#58 Best Movie of 1998
20	#20 Most Discussed Movie of 1998
33	#33 Most Shared Movie of 1998

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Prince Of Egypt is epic storytelling on the grandest scale. Big imagery, big themes, big emotions - all met head-on and accomplished triumphantly within a film that is in essence a live action movie - more precisely a Steven Spielberg live action movie - writ cartoon. Read full review

James Berardinelli

Overall, it's a story of triumph and adventure - of oppression ended and freedom begun. Read full review

David Edelstein

Everything we love about biblical-movie kitsch is here, only concentrated and heightened. Read full review

Stephen Hunter

If nothing else it's a wonderful essay on the meaning of freedom and the courage it takes to wrestle it from despots. In that sense, it feels more political and cultural than religious. Read full review

Kenneth Turan

Even in an animated feature, visuals alone, no matter how successful, are not enough. And despite having this sturdy biblical tale to work with, despite being faithful enough to the spirit of the story to please a wide swath of scholars and theologians, the creators of Prince of Egypt have been unable to relate it in a completely compelling way. Read full review

Michael O'Sullivan

As a rule, the drawn and computer-animated imagery is top notch and seamlessly integrated, but the central characters' tawny complexions and the often chiaroscuro lighting sometimes obscure all but the whites of their eyes and their pearl-perfect teeth. Read full review

Charles Taylor

Middlebrow kitsch, but kitsch straining for respectability and therefore without the energy that can make kitsch entertaining. Read full review

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timone

Nov 9, 2018

The Prince of Egypt lives up to it's reputation and will forever be Dreamworks underrated gems of all time. This film had me in chills when I was a kid and I found it scary. So if an animated film would be for kids and adults then the children would be scared and frightened by watching itThe Prince of Egypt lives up to it's reputation and will forever be Dreamworks underrated gems of all time. This film had me in chills when I was a kid and I found it scary. So if an animated film would be for kids and adults then the children would be scared and frightened by watching it but hey, it's Dreamworks. You expect them to be thrilled and entertained. I think this is much similar to The Lion King, I mean look at it. The animation is similar and the music is engaging. How similar can it be? So anyways, there are alot of celebrities who really voiced all the characters. There's Val Kilmer as Moses and Ralph Fiennes as Rameses and they are brothers. We also have Michelle Pfeiffer, Sandra Bullock, Jeff Goldblum, Danny Glover who has a really small role just like Patrick Stewart and Helen Mirren and now we have Steve Martin and Martin Short. Damn, there are loads of celebrities that you'll recognise! The songs are by Stephen Schwartz the guy who did The Hunchback of Notre Dame and I feel the same way the Hans Zimmer because the music in this is much similar as I said before, composed this. Okay, the songs are that I love to listen to more often. There's ''Deliver Us'' (which I think my sister heard me sing it recently), ''All I've Ever Wanted'', ''Through Heaven's Eyes'' the song which Steve Martin and Martin Short is ''You're Playing With The Big Boys Now'', my personal favorite ''Let My People Go'' (aka ''The Plagues''), and now the final song that every women is dying to sing is ''When You Believe''. There's actually a theme song who's sung it. It is Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey. This movie is fantastic and brilliant on every level. The voice acting is brilliant even from Val Kilmer and Ralph Fiennes, the animation is fantastic and well drawn and well sketched and the visuals are absolutely stunning. This is an enjoyment for every audience in the world especially the girls. At times it gets enjoyable and at times it gets scary. Moses and Rameses have really good chemistry together. if you really wanna a great drama and great fun you better off watching the ones from Disney and Dreamworks, like The Lion King to be exact. With this review, you will do my wonders.… Expand

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sandslashr

Oct 21, 2014

it is very hard to describe how good this movie was. from the way the songs were made to how well and accurately it puts events together while it entertains is amazing 4.8 stars

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will1494

Nov 23, 2014

This is one of best animated films of all time. This is definitely the greatest Dreamworks movie ever. The animation in this movie has not been matched by any 2D animated movie since. The story is one you know from the Charlton Heston movie but told in a very distinct way. The music in thisThis is one of best animated films of all time. This is definitely the greatest Dreamworks movie ever. The animation in this movie has not been matched by any 2D animated movie since. The story is one you know from the Charlton Heston movie but told in a very distinct way. The music in this movie is absolutely powerful. The open sequence in this movie is one of the most powerful and emotional openings of any animated feature ever. Even if you are not religious or spiritual you will defiantly enjoy this film at least for beauty and emotion.… Expand

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MacsMusic

Jan 8, 2018

Easily on of my all time favorite animated movies. The music is incredible, the story is moving and powerful, and the animation is almost flawless. One of the most profound, chill-inducing animated movies ever created.

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Jacob

Mar 23, 2013

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 thinkThe 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

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MichaelD

Apr 23, 2011

This movie is a great way of telling the story about Moses.

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Spangle

Feb 9, 2016

I expected a lot better, to say the least. Prince of Egypt is decently animated, but serves as a sparknotes version of the Biblical story that not only is far too quick, but it is a shallow adaptation at best that misses many key elements of the story. Even worse, it changes many of them andI expected a lot better, to say the least. Prince of Egypt is decently animated, but serves as a sparknotes version of the Biblical story that not only is far too quick, but it is a shallow adaptation at best that misses many key elements of the story. Even worse, it changes many of them and the story itself resembles very little of the actual Biblical tale. Now, this is not truly a sin on its own because of course it is changed, but the changed story is far too kid-oriented and feels far too often like a bad kids cartoon that adults hate in numbers. There are a few good sequences, such as the burning bush sequence, but you would be far better off just watching The Ten Commandments if you want to watch a film version of the Book of Exodus. Everything is borderline comical and the fast pace and the way it just skims through the story are incredibly annoying and, if you do not know the story, hard to follow. Overall, The Prince of Egypt misses the mark by about 40 years.… Expand

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