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The Prince of Egypt

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The Prince of Egypt (1998)

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Reviews Counted:81

Fresh:64

Rotten:17

Average Rating:7/10

Consensus: Prince of Egypt is moving, compelling, and visually stunning.

Runtime: 1 hr 39 mins

Genre: Musical & Performing Arts

Synopsis: An all-star cast--including Val Kilmer, Ralph Fiennes, Michelle Pfeiffer, and Sandra Bulock--leads this full-length, animated musical version of the story of Moses. After being raised as the son of... An all-star cast--including Val Kilmer, Ralph Fiennes, Michelle Pfeiffer, and Sandra Bulock--leads this full-length, animated musical version of the story of Moses. After being raised as the son of a Pharaoh, Moses learns that he is a Hebrew and must accept his destiny as the leader of his people. Moses' brother Rameses refuses to let the Hebrews go, and brings down the wrath of God upon Egypt. This triumph of animated storytelling and colorful design won the Academy Award for Best Song with "When You Believe." [More]

Starring: Val Kilmer, Ralph Fiennes, Michelle Pfeiffer, Sandra Bullock

Starring: Val Kilmer, Ralph Fiennes, Michelle Pfeiffer, Sandra Bullock, Jeff Goldblum, Danny Glover, Patrick Stewart, Helen Mirren, Steve Martin, Martin Short, Mel Brooks

Director: Brenda Chapman, Steve Hickner, Simon Wells

Director: Brenda Chapman, Steve Hickner, Simon Wells
Screenwriter: Philip Lazebnick, Nicholas Meyer
Producer: Penney Finkelman Cox, Sandra Rabins
Composer: Hans Zimmer

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Reviews for The Prince of Egypt

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A well- acted, great-looking movie!

Full Review Source: NUVO Newsweekly | comment Comment
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Edward Johnson-Ott
Edward Johnson-Ott
NUVO Newsweekly

This is truly a landmark in animated entertainment.

Full Review Source: eFilmCritic.com | comment Comment
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Erik Childress
Erik Childress
eFilmCritic.com

Behold the power of computer animation!

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Gary Thompson
Gary Thompson
Philadelphia Daily News

Sometimes out-DeMilles DeMille’s 1956 live-action epic, THE TEN COMMANDMENTS!

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Glenn Lovell
Glenn Lovell
Variety
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The first time an exciting, full-length animation utilizing both computer techniques and traditional procedures gloriously transcends the boundary between youthful fare and adult entertainment.

Full Review Source: Compuserve | comment Comment
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Harvey S. Karten
Harvey S. Karten
Compuserve

Rather than Jerry Falwell, I'd have had the production vetted by Carl Reiner and Mel Brooks.

Full Review Source: Village Voice | comment Comment
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J. Hoberman
J. Hoberman
Village Voice

Extravagant. Daring. Breathtaking.

Full Review Source: Rochester Democrat and Chronicle | comment Comment
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Jack Garner
Jack Garner
Rochester Democrat and Chronicle

This movie is worth a trip to the local multiplex by viewers of all ages, races, and religious persuasions.

Full Review Source: ReelViews | comment Comment
01/01/00
James Berardinelli
James Berardinelli
ReelViews

one of the year's most distinctive, lovingly made movies, a picture that turns a familiar story into something suprisingly exciting, moving and -- yes -- even funny. In a word, 'Prince' rules.

Full Review Source: Kalamazoo Gazette | comment Comment
01/01/00
James Sanford
James Sanford
Kalamazoo Gazette

A well-made work with much to recommend it!

Full Review Source: New York Times | comment Comment
01/01/00
Janet Maslin
Janet Maslin
New York Times
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I wish DreamWorks had been more truly daring instead of merely competitive and worked a little longer at evolving a drawing style that departed more radically from the Disney house style than this film does.

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Jay Carr
Jay Carr
Boston Globe

It's a film that has its heart in the right place.

Full Review Source: Deseret News, Salt Lake City | comment Comment
01/01/00
Jeff Vice
Jeff Vice
Deseret News, Salt Lake City

Characters are extremely lifelike in appearance and movement, and some of the scenes are magnificently staged in composition and depth, including the well-known and beautifully executed parting of the Red Sea.

Full Review Source: Screen It! | comment Comment
01/01/00
Jim Judy
Jim Judy
Screen It!

Disfrutable para los públicos de todas las edades, además de ser un buen motivo para creer nuevamente en los milagros

Full Review Source: Moviola | comment Comment
01/01/00
Jorge Avila Andrade
Jorge Avila Andrade
Moviola

Tedious, self-important and at times exhausting!

Full Review Source: San Francisco Examiner | comment Comment
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Juan M. Mendez
Juan M. Mendez
San Francisco Examiner

Surprisingly moving and compelling!

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Julie Hinds
Julie Hinds
San Jose Mercury News

This musical retelling of the Biblical story of Moses features a first-rate voice-cast and state-of-the-art animation that's nothing short of miraculous.

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Ken Fox
Ken Fox
TV Guide's Movie Guide

Turns out to be another handsome, formulaic changing of the palace guard.

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Lawrence Toppman
Lawrence Toppman
Charlotte Observer

No review available.

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Madeleine Williams
Madeleine Williams
Cinematter

Leaves you feeling like you've witnessed something that misses the mark.

Full Review Source: Film Journal International | comment Comment
01/01/00
Maria Garcia
Maria Garcia
Film Journal International
 
 
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