I do not know why 10 Commandments rates so high. It's got nice background sets, full color, and nifty special effects - at least for it's time. But when it comes to what really counts, this film falls way short. The acting is terrible. And the dialogue is extremely hammy. Watching 10 Commandments feels like you're watching a stage play. The film is also about two hours too long - if you're having problems with insomnia, I suggest watching this film. The director could've worked on authenticity a bit better. The setting feels nothing like the Egypt during the biblical times. The colors are too exaggerated and the set pieces look fake. For some reason Ten Commandments kept reminding me of Gone With the Wind, another terrible film.
Review of The Ten Commandments
