Tuesday, December 26, 2017

Exodus: Gods and Kings (2014, Ridley Scott)

What is the purpose of making such a film? Earning money? Then make sure it is enjoyable. Exodus has three parts, each has only a thin relation to "the book" on which this story is based.
In part 1 Moses believes that he is of Egyptian heritage. His best buddy is Ramses, the future pharao. During a battle Moses saves Ramses' life - doing this he fulfills a prophecy about two leaders. In part 2 Moses is exiled from the Egyptian court and becomes Moshe. In part 3 he leads his people to the promised country.
This film lives on special effects and CGI. Thus the Nile is red, because crocodiles have made a massacre. Scott tries to please the modern audience. God chooses not only to talk through a burning bush, but also is manifested as a little boy. Scott also "improves" on some of the stories told in the original Exodus. However, he cannot manage to present a satisfying modern version, in spite of all efforts.
3/10



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