I definitely did get more than I bargained for with Prince of Egypt. Very elaborately thought, this movie is a must, I say, for every kid who has ever heard of Moses and the Red Sea, and for everyone who wants to see a state-of-the-art animation film. Two scenes especially, cause gooseflesh: the slaughter of the firstborn and the opening of the Red Sea. With the Ten Commandments as the only movie before to depict these, it was eccentric to see an animation cause such emotions. One more thing worth mentioning; how can one make such a beautiful dream sequence? How can one reflect inner conflict so successfully?
Some say that Steven Spielberg payed tribute to his Jewish heritage with this animation. Well, they may not be wrong. But perhaps he was entrapped at the paradox between the Bible's depiction of Moses, the prophet, and his feelings probably as a child towards Moses, the Prince of Egypt, a human being with feelings and emotions. He is not to blame. Who would have thought before that the Pharaoh with whom Moses fought was the very guy who was Moses' step brother?
All in all, this film inevitably makes the viewer go home, grab the Bible and go over Exodus again. A standing ovation for Dreamworks, and pathetic remarks for Disney, for falling way behind their biggest rival.
Lastly, for those who have doubts about Hebrews working as slaves in Egypt, well, both the Bible and Quran say so, "if you believe".
Oh, and Mariah Carey and Whitney Houston are terrible performers with their song while Ofra Haza just beats them by herself. The difference is apparent.
Some say that Steven Spielberg payed tribute to his Jewish heritage with this animation. Well, they may not be wrong. But perhaps he was entrapped at the paradox between the Bible's depiction of Moses, the prophet, and his feelings probably as a child towards Moses, the Prince of Egypt, a human being with feelings and emotions. He is not to blame. Who would have thought before that the Pharaoh with whom Moses fought was the very guy who was Moses' step brother?
All in all, this film inevitably makes the viewer go home, grab the Bible and go over Exodus again. A standing ovation for Dreamworks, and pathetic remarks for Disney, for falling way behind their biggest rival.
Lastly, for those who have doubts about Hebrews working as slaves in Egypt, well, both the Bible and Quran say so, "if you believe".
Oh, and Mariah Carey and Whitney Houston are terrible performers with their song while Ofra Haza just beats them by herself. The difference is apparent.