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McgillacuddyMay 19, 2016

Tries way to hard to be an epic remake for an epic story and falls flat with monotone acting and shallow intensity. Not to mention, Ridley Scott's portrayal of Moses was simply terrible, as his character was mostly faithless and bland.

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landonhaglochDec 29, 2014

A religious story that is made into a non-religious movie imagine that. The epic story that has endured thousands of years is essentially Gods wrath being brought against slave owners. Sure Hollywood can ignore the religion of the Hebrews andA religious story that is made into a non-religious movie imagine that. The epic story that has endured thousands of years is essentially Gods wrath being brought against slave owners. Sure Hollywood can ignore the religion of the Hebrews and reduce God to Moses' imagination after hitting his head on a rock. But the ONE thing, the absolute ONE thing people go to see when someone makes a story about the Exodus is seeing hail and fire rain down on the slave owners.

In the end the movie reduces a religious story about God's wrath to mental illness and the 10 plagues of Egypt to a series of coincidences.

It was clear the director did not understand the God of the Old Testament and the 10 plagues was like watching my dog play piano. By the end of the movie I sympathized more with the Egyptians than the enslaved Hebrews.

If you want to see a movie about the Exodus go get the 1998 Dreamworks movie Prince of Egypt it trumps this movie with ease.… Expand

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s721936Mar 19, 2015

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Thank you Ridley Scott for butchering a good story. How could anyone go so far off from the plot in the bible? To name just a few mistakes in the movie: 1) Moses was banished from Egypt a became a Shepard for 40 years not 9, before coming back to Egypt. 2) Why would Moses' wife, a believer of God have tattoos on her face, when God's laws prohibited tattoos? 3) Why is almighty God represented by a stupid bratty child? 4) The Israelite's never attempted to fight the Egyptians when they left. Moses and Aaron talked to Pharaoh, threw a staff on the ground that turned into a snake to prove they had God on their side AND THEN the 10 plagues began. 5) The Red Sea was Parted meaning that water was in the air not no water at all!!! 6) after the Israelite's crossed the sea the waves fell upon all the Egyptians and killed all of them even Ramses. So in all I think that it would've been easier to make this movie more historically accurate rather than piss a bunch of people off. I mean it seems like these people just made up their own version of the story. This movie sucks and some of the cast was really unfit to play these characters too. I felt to distracted thinking about what other silly roles they played in other movies and shows… Expand

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lennycliff123Dec 14, 2014

What do you get if you mix 140 million dollars, a talented but clearly misguided director and a story believed and respected by hundreds of millions of people of different faiths around the world? In this instance, a nonsensical mess thatsWhat do you get if you mix 140 million dollars, a talented but clearly misguided director and a story believed and respected by hundreds of millions of people of different faiths around the world? In this instance, a nonsensical mess thats what.

The 3 points are for a few striking scenes in an otherwise dire movie.… Expand

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Arianne-MartellDec 15, 2014

This film insulted my intelligence; Black face in the 21st century is pretty much what this film boils down to. they tried to make the story "realistic" and changed the splitting of the sea and the burning bush to make it realistic but madeThis film insulted my intelligence; Black face in the 21st century is pretty much what this film boils down to. they tried to make the story "realistic" and changed the splitting of the sea and the burning bush to make it realistic but made the Egyptians white...hahahaha!!! horrible writing, accents, acting...an opportunity missed. Do not waste your hard earned money on this garbage called film.
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BrotherDomDec 30, 2014

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Exodus is a failed remake of the movie classic The Ten Commandments and seriously downplays God and faith. What is unexpected however is how miserably the movie fails to deliver on its secular assets. The story line was weak and confusing, character development nonexistent; the acting was lackluster, and nothing memorable about the dialogue.

As for special effects, the movie opens with very impressive scenes of ancient Egypt in all its glory. When it comes to the two visual milestones, the burning bush and the crossing of the Red Sea, Cecil B. DeMille is still the hands down winner 58 years later. A big budget and computer graphics are not enough.

This movie suffers from a lack of message, emotion, and entertainment. It assumes you know the story of Moses, but then departs so far from the Biblical narrative to leave you frustrated and dissatisfied. If you are not familiar with the story, the gaps are so plentiful that all you are left with is a war movie and a chase scene, both of which are poorly done. For example, as Pharaoh chases Moses he loses his entire army in a landslide. A few minutes later, he is leading a division of chariots across the Red Sea!

If you are hoping this movie will bring a Christian message to a younger generation, this movie fails miserably. Unfortunately, it also fails to entertain the secular audience. The movie is fittingly named Exodus, which is what moviegoers should do.… Expand

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masuzzieDec 15, 2014

Apparently Hollywood hates the Bible and intends to mock it, this movie is another example. It's so far off the mark it's embarrassing. The first 10 minutes I was actually excited, the visuals were amazing, the details of ancient EgyptApparently Hollywood hates the Bible and intends to mock it, this movie is another example. It's so far off the mark it's embarrassing. The first 10 minutes I was actually excited, the visuals were amazing, the details of ancient Egypt really enthralled me..but around minute 11, I just sat there pissed at how much the writer/director hacked the story up. I'm pretty sure he never bothered to read the Bible to see if anything he wrote has any semblance to the original writings. The Ten Commandments were more accurate than this horrible movie. But then again, what do I expect from someone who hates religion? This movie shows his contempt.… Expand

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momentumDec 12, 2014

If you enjoy having your intelligence insulted then by all means watch it. Exodus was comparable to being locked up in prison on an episode of scared straight. You'll hear about how bad it is but you won't believe it until you are actuallyIf you enjoy having your intelligence insulted then by all means watch it. Exodus was comparable to being locked up in prison on an episode of scared straight. You'll hear about how bad it is but you won't believe it until you are actually there. About 30 minutes in I'd had my fill of this "Biblical" story (laughable to even call it that) and left. Before I left I was sure to splash my Pepsi on the seats in front of me to serve as a warning to any poor soul that dare see this film next.… Expand

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adavid49Dec 12, 2014

Although this movie is far better than the 2014 account of "Noah" it seems as though the producers and the directors are trying to re-wrte the actual biblical account as to what the bible actually says in the story of Moses and the exodus ofAlthough this movie is far better than the 2014 account of "Noah" it seems as though the producers and the directors are trying to re-wrte the actual biblical account as to what the bible actually says in the story of Moses and the exodus of Israel from Egypt. Maybe they were trying to give a different story line than the Charlton Heston version of the "Ten Commandments". There was no need to do that, with all the technical advances that are available to us today, it would have been very easy to make an action packed movie that could have remained true to scripture.… Expand

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purple_laserDec 20, 2014

mindnumbing waste of money and efforts.. Cant believe its a ridley scott movie....
i actually walked out of the film.. Just could NOT TAKE IT ANY MORE

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Viking2207Jan 9, 2015

Typical Ridley Scott promises so much delivers an uninspiring load of drivel, appears that he has trouble remembering the story and gets carried away with his artistic licence. Even the special effects don't lift this nonsense to a level thatTypical Ridley Scott promises so much delivers an uninspiring load of drivel, appears that he has trouble remembering the story and gets carried away with his artistic licence. Even the special effects don't lift this nonsense to a level that could be entertaining. What did surprise me is that two good character actors in Bale and Edgerton have sullied their names by participating in this sad attempt to make a big movie. Do not waste your time or money, I will guarantee you will be at least disappointed if you go.… Expand

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allisonjane65Dec 12, 2014

Having watched the mess that was 'Noah' I probably should have known better than to trust another 'visionary' Hollywood director to deliver on another epic Bible story.

I was under no illusion that this would be 100% faithful to the sourceHaving watched the mess that was 'Noah' I probably should have known better than to trust another 'visionary' Hollywood director to deliver on another epic Bible story.

I was under no illusion that this would be 100% faithful to the source material, and some embellishment was to be expected, but what Scott has done is inexcusable and absurd.

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HarryNuggetsDec 12, 2014

Scott going through the motions yet again. Prometheus was so lazy it was an insult, so is this monument to a huge budget CGI and a director with the attention span of a 3 year old.

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antmolly1995Dec 12, 2014

There's a well worn phrase "if it ain't broke don't fix it". Why Scott felt the need to tamper with an epic story that would/could have been thrilling and thought provoking in it's unadulterated form baffles me.

I hope this bombs at theThere's a well worn phrase "if it ain't broke don't fix it". Why Scott felt the need to tamper with an epic story that would/could have been thrilling and thought provoking in it's unadulterated form baffles me.

I hope this bombs at the box office and forces everyone involved with this rubbish to give pause for thought.… Expand

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lenny68Dec 12, 2014

This film would be laughable if it wasn't so depressing, and by depressing I mean Scott's blatant disregard for the Bible account he supposedly drew inspiration from.

I wish I had walked out but I was compelled by a morbid desire to seeThis film would be laughable if it wasn't so depressing, and by depressing I mean Scott's blatant disregard for the Bible account he supposedly drew inspiration from.

I wish I had walked out but I was compelled by a morbid desire to see just how bad it could get. In that respect I wasn't disappointed.

Guaranteed to frustrate, disappoint or amuse the faithful and faithless in equal measure.… Expand

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Pops1924Dec 12, 2014

Pure trash, Ridley with the blatant white washing deserves this movie to bomb. Seti, Ramses II, Tuya and countless other Egyptians in this garbage heap of a movie were real people that lived thousands of years ago and they were not white,Pure trash, Ridley with the blatant white washing deserves this movie to bomb. Seti, Ramses II, Tuya and countless other Egyptians in this garbage heap of a movie were real people that lived thousands of years ago and they were not white, they were brown skinned people that looked nothing like the pasty Edgarton, Weaver, Bale or the rest of the cast of friends. Sunscreen didn't exist yet, no way in hell someone with Sigourney Weaver's ghoulish complexion would be able to handle the Egyptian heat, I have less trouble believing a man could part the ocean than I do with someone as ghostly as here surviving that area without stage 4 skin cancer. Someone should have spoken to the mods about this movie before it was made, incredible that something so blatant could be made in this age.… Expand

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Nobilis1984Jan 2, 2015

Bible meets Michael Bay film

Rarely have I seen such a shoddy. An extremely up lasener Bible film of the same bloodless comes along like Transformers 4. Total waste.

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hotfromcauldronDec 16, 2014

In the beginning Viceroy Hegep says his problem is people are living longer. And so it is. Nowadays, we can see the original-the remake and even a second remake if we are lucky or unlucky enough. Exodus is
this generation's Cleopatra- anIn the beginning Viceroy Hegep says his problem is people are living longer. And so it is. Nowadays, we can see the original-the remake and even a second remake if we are lucky or unlucky enough. Exodus is
this generation's Cleopatra- an unspectacular spectacle of astronomical costs. Most of the name actor's don't disappear into their characters ( especially weaver and turturro) - like liz and dick.
Bale - a miracle himself- an incredible child actor (empire of the sun) still going strong- gives his best though this isn't his best- as yet , another biblical character gone wild. What irritated me most was the message delivered by this omnipotent god- peace can only be achieved through violence. Why not just brain wash them like Hollywood does us?… Expand

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EludiumQ36Sep 4, 2015

The only way this gets a positive rating is if it's NOT compared to the classic "Ten Commandments", otherwise it's a shameful, waste of a remake. I barely got halfway through it before pulling the plug on its awfulness.

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old_skool_gamerMar 7, 2015

Possibly Ridley Scott's worst movie. The story and performance of the Prince of Egypt animated movie was actually far superior to this. Ridley's rendition of the story wasn't bad but the overall feel and performances of the movie didn'tPossibly Ridley Scott's worst movie. The story and performance of the Prince of Egypt animated movie was actually far superior to this. Ridley's rendition of the story wasn't bad but the overall feel and performances of the movie didn't convince me. It's forgiveable that Biblical movies are almost never going to be 100% accurate due to interpretation or style of director; they may want to focus on some other aspect of the story. There were some parts that weren't bad and the performances were very strong. But it didn't feel consistent. From the trailers, the casting already looked odd. But I thought maybe it shouldn't be that bad after I watch it. I was wrong. After finally watching it was horrible and the characters were unconvincing. The acting wasn't that bad but it didn't match the epicness of a movie like this. It was a good twist to use a child playing "a messenger of God". The kid is talented and has a lot of potential for a kid actor but didn't quite feel right in a movie like this.
Christian Bale's performance was better than I expected. Although, I think it would be more powerful if he attached a bit more of Moses' character. Moses actually wasn't a great speaker (he stuttered) and I don't even think he was a general from what I recall. Also, one part that seemed to stand out was his accent didn't seem consistent throughout the movie (especially noticeable in the first dialogue with the "viceroy"). Overall, it didn't have quite an epic feel as I would have expected from Ridley. The effects were good...the cinematography captured some of the essence of that era. But overall it wasn't a keeper. Maybe it's just me, but I'm a big Ridley Scott fan....and just being too harsh. Not his best work anyways.… Expand

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dyshpoMar 20, 2015

Overtly dragging and long in length but suffocating . The humanizing of a biblical villain ok long have they been marginalized like the enslaved people of Canaan. But why so dragging and unnecessary comedy of pharoses advisors downplays theOvertly dragging and long in length but suffocating . The humanizing of a biblical villain ok long have they been marginalized like the enslaved people of Canaan. But why so dragging and unnecessary comedy of pharoses advisors downplays the dense heavy handed emotions of scenes. was Moses talking to god or just to belligerent **** angel I don't know never explained like most Ridley Scott films have dead end plot holes with multitude of contradictory explanations in films.… Expand

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GarfoodleApr 5, 2015

Before I begin, I'd like to say that I am in fact an atheist, and hence, my review will not be based upon the accuracy of the story line. Instead, I'd like to say that I'm going to go ahead and give this my worst movie of all time award,Before I begin, I'd like to say that I am in fact an atheist, and hence, my review will not be based upon the accuracy of the story line. Instead, I'd like to say that I'm going to go ahead and give this my worst movie of all time award, based solely upon how horrible its acting, dialogue, and production values are/were. They went ahead and got Christian Bale along with Ben Kingston, two decent actors by all accounts. But their performances in this movie are just horrible. Granted, whomever the director was is to blame. Some of their lines are just plain horrible. I, much to the dismay of everyone watching this "film" with me, was laughing constantly. It seemed like it was written by a little kid, and that's at is best. My finial problem is that the movie just doesn't know what it wants to be. It has a bit of shock value, a bit of action, a bit of drama, a bit of everything. AND ALL OF IT IS HORRIBLE.
Its bad, Its very bad.
Really, we don't need any more of these horrible Bible stories gone action movies. They just turn out to be bad, and thats the extend of it.… Expand

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AmbassadorDec 13, 2014

I give it 1 mark only for the costumes. If Hollywood can make a magnificent movie like Schindler's List to be true and accurate why can't they make a movie from the Bible the same way? Not add anything like a landslide that never happened orI give it 1 mark only for the costumes. If Hollywood can make a magnificent movie like Schindler's List to be true and accurate why can't they make a movie from the Bible the same way? Not add anything like a landslide that never happened or rocks that come to life in Noah. We walked out and got our money back. I double dare Hollywood to make a true and accurate Exodus movie from the author Himself.… Expand

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jimmyknoxDec 12, 2014

Frankly I'm insulted this is even being called a movie. The lack of direction and character development is astounding. Is this is supposed to be a Biblical movie? There were so many mistakes and factual incorrect scenes that it almost made meFrankly I'm insulted this is even being called a movie. The lack of direction and character development is astounding. Is this is supposed to be a Biblical movie? There were so many mistakes and factual incorrect scenes that it almost made me fall out of my set. Which is sad because the CG is actually pretty decent. In short, I wouldn't recommend this movie to anyone, and it should be completely redone.… Expand

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Jacob1986Dec 14, 2014

Exodus: Gods and Kings. If that title doesn't give it away as a bad movie, I don't know what else will (because there are no gods or kings in the story lol). However, I did go see it with my parents with sheer curiosity as how an atheist isExodus: Gods and Kings. If that title doesn't give it away as a bad movie, I don't know what else will (because there are no gods or kings in the story lol). However, I did go see it with my parents with sheer curiosity as how an atheist is going to depict the biblical story of Exodus. All I have to say is if anyone makes a bible movie, they should at least use the Scripture text as source material for the movie, especially if they want us to enjoy it. And what is the negative effect of a movie like this? Well, it's a waste of time and energy making it if it is made for the glory of the world and money and not for the glory of God. And some innocent people may watch this and think this is the story of Exodus from the Bible, but it's not even a SHRED close to the writings in Exodus. It may actually be the worst movie I've ever seen in my entire life, because I left the theatre 2/3 the way through out of disgust. We need to ask God the Father for movies like "Passion of the Christ" and "Gospel of John" which are amazing movies made for God's glory and honor. I mean, come on, the mention of God is so missing in this movie, you'd be surprised at the end of the movie if Israel even had a God. Where was Moses' rod that he turned into a serpent and did the signs with? The bottom line is that this movie is just a laughing stock for true Christians who know their Bible, as it should be.… Expand

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GreatMartinDec 12, 2014

IF you HAVE to see EXODUS: GODS AND KINGS see it in 3D or don’t bother seeing it. The only reason for seeing this film is for the special effects. I sat there wishing Anne Baxter or Yul Brynner would come on screen and start chewing theIF you HAVE to see EXODUS: GODS AND KINGS see it in 3D or don’t bother seeing it. The only reason for seeing this film is for the special effects. I sat there wishing Anne Baxter or Yul Brynner would come on screen and start chewing the scenery! I never thought I would think of Charleton Heston as a great actor but I did watching this. If you don’t know what I am talking about please see THE TEN COMMANDMENTS, a 1956 American religious epic film produced and directed by Cecil B. DeMille, that was cheesy and camp!

Aside from taking many liberties with the Bible this film is seriously miscast with the two male leads. Christian Bale seems to have only two expressions, neither appropriate to the role of Moses as a leader. We know that ’a child should lead them’ but God as a child? Oh to hear Cecil B. DeMille’s booming voice! Joel Edgerton, as Ramses, has Brynner’s build but wears a lot more mascara.

Sigourney Weaver is completely wasted as Ramses’s mother but then most of the women in the film are a second thought. Ben Kingsley and John Turtuuro are given little to work with but do what they can with the underwritten roles.

It took 4 writers: Adam Cooper, Bill Collage, Jeffrey Caine and Steven Zaillian to write a script that lets all the actors down and Ridley Scott, the director, and one of the producers, certainly loves the blood and gore.

Getting back to the special effects while DeMille had a lot less money and nowhere near the techniques available today most of his effects were cheesy and funny but Scott does everything he can, using every technical aspect available to show the plagues and, yes, his parting of the sea is spectacular.

Just for the record, and this may be a mark against me, as I watched Moses etch the tablets--yes he does--while tea is supplied by God, I couldn’t get Mel Brooks, as Moses, in his film HISTORY OF THE WORLD PART 1 dropping the third tablet. If you haven’t seen this film and/or the Cecil B. DeMille’s film do yourself a favor and watch them instead of seeing EXODUS: GODS AND KINGS!… Expand

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LeasyDec 13, 2014

Horrible depiction of World History

Where can I start with this horrible movie. Ridley Scott allowed his fantasy to get the best of him with this creation. First, Ancient Egyptians were not Europeans but Africans as their practices,Horrible depiction of World History

Where can I start with this horrible movie. Ridley Scott allowed his fantasy to get the best of him with this creation. First, Ancient Egyptians were not Europeans but Africans as their practices, murals, customs and beliefs are African. Depicting Ancient Egypt as European when the African Egyptians called them Typhonians or People of Seth because of their love of violence and destruction wrecked havoc on their societies for thousands of years. I suggest if you are a history buff please do not purchase a ticket for this movie. I am a White professor myself but I can't condone history being rewritten destroyed by people like director Ridley Scott any longer. This is disrespectful to individuals as myself who spent countless hours of research and travel to these wonderful places for truth and love. I am just fed up I am typing furiously on my keyboard because we as a people need to advance pass the differences and racism. It is the 21st century.

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StudentofcinemaDec 13, 2014

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. To rewrite the Bible is spiritually expensive. No hollywood budget can afford the wrath to pay leading folks to believe this is the story of Moses, because its not. I walked out as i watched moses chisel the tablets while some creepy little boy poured tea. Need i say more?… Expand

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born4jcDec 19, 2014

I won't be running to a movie without first reading whether an atheist wrote it. It was so biblically incorrect in so many ways. I sat waiting to see things happen (which never did) but saw things happen in the movie that aren'tI won't be running to a movie without first reading whether an atheist wrote it. It was so biblically incorrect in so many ways. I sat waiting to see things happen (which never did) but saw things happen in the movie that aren't biblically. Left me scratching my head, like HUH? It made as much sense as watching a ballerina try to play football in her tutu… Expand

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CK-KarlinDec 20, 2014

Not Biblical on any account at all. If R Scott wanted to mock the Biblical view and God as a little bratty kids he gets two thumbs up, but this was a pathetic excuse of any semblance of what the story either Hebrew or Christian account. beNot Biblical on any account at all. If R Scott wanted to mock the Biblical view and God as a little bratty kids he gets two thumbs up, but this was a pathetic excuse of any semblance of what the story either Hebrew or Christian account. be prepared to be sadly aggravated and it's not at all even entertaining. I have nothing, NOTHING good to say about this, waste of time and film.… Expand

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GIJOEMOSESDec 21, 2014

This movie was absolutely inaccurate with the Biblical text. I found it deeply insulting to use a Godly tale and have it retold without God. Cinematography was great and if you are not a Christian, or may not know enough about the Bible youThis movie was absolutely inaccurate with the Biblical text. I found it deeply insulting to use a Godly tale and have it retold without God. Cinematography was great and if you are not a Christian, or may not know enough about the Bible you may even find it a bit entertaining. I understand that Hollywood will put their spin and interpretation on their stories, but to reinvent the story and failed to recognize the author are two steps too far even for Hollywood.… Expand

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RDorkaDec 14, 2014

Ridley Scott wanted to please everyone, and he couldn't. On one hand it is good that he put logic and reason into the miracles, but on the other hand the whole thing turned out to be something that is ashamed of itself. If you are using theRidley Scott wanted to please everyone, and he couldn't. On one hand it is good that he put logic and reason into the miracles, but on the other hand the whole thing turned out to be something that is ashamed of itself. If you are using the Bible as a source material, do not try to rationalise it, because you will fail. The depiction of God/God's messenger was horrible in every possible way, I just wanted to hit him so hard, he was that annoying. Also Moses was way too sexy for the circumstances. And why is everybody white in Africa?… Expand

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Beardfull1Jan 11, 2015

Just horrible.
The "kid" is as creepy as possible.
I say stick to the original story. No need to reinvent a perfect plot.
Extremly dissapointing. One of the worst remakes in film history!

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rnorthJan 12, 2015

Exodus: God and Kings - DON’T WASTE YOUR TIME OR MONEY ON THIS MOVIE
If you are a seeker of truth, the only complete truth you will find in the movie is that Moses was a Hebrew! Had they taken the time to truly be inspired by the account inExodus: God and Kings - DON’T WASTE YOUR TIME OR MONEY ON THIS MOVIE
If you are a seeker of truth, the only complete truth you will find in the movie is that Moses was a Hebrew! Had they taken the time to truly be inspired by the account in the Bible or Torah, it could have been an epic film. It could have left the audience in awe. It could have become a classic that surpassed the “The Ten Commandments” with Charlton Heston! Instead, they hired writers Adam Cooper, Bill Collage, Jeffrey Caine and Steven Zaillian to provide you with a fictional story that reduced God to a dirty boy who looked to be ten or so and Moses to an inapt man who willfully question and angrily confronted Him.
God is Mighty, Majestic, Creator, and an amazing Deliverer! Read the true account in the Book of Exodus! You can find it at biblegateway.… Expand

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billfuller39Dec 12, 2014

Once again the white man has felt the need to bring his cavemanish buffoonery into the minds of unsuspecting citizens everywhere. The egyptians were not white as depicted in this movie. They were black. Why does hollywood have to get aholdOnce again the white man has felt the need to bring his cavemanish buffoonery into the minds of unsuspecting citizens everywhere. The egyptians were not white as depicted in this movie. They were black. Why does hollywood have to get ahold of everything and distort it? I am sorry, but after being lied to like this from the start, I could not get into this movie at all. It is an absolute trainwreck.… Expand

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TantricSkyDec 21, 2014

With the exception of some special effects and renderings of ancient Egypt, this movie has no redeeming features. Not a shred of intelligence, insight, coherence, emotional drama or even humor. Ridiculous dialogue, terrible casting andWith the exception of some special effects and renderings of ancient Egypt, this movie has no redeeming features. Not a shred of intelligence, insight, coherence, emotional drama or even humor. Ridiculous dialogue, terrible casting and acting, poor story choices- overall, a painfully insultingly bad flick.… Expand

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nicholasbertMar 28, 2015

140 million dollars of budget can give you the cheapest CGI you can imagine, along with the faker gold you've ever seen on the silver screen. 140 million dollars can convince Christian Bale, one of the best and most committed actors of his140 million dollars of budget can give you the cheapest CGI you can imagine, along with the faker gold you've ever seen on the silver screen. 140 million dollars can convince Christian Bale, one of the best and most committed actors of his generation, to take on a lead role he obviously didn't respect enough to give it the proper preparation. 140 million dollars can give you Gladiator's plot coated in Bible. What 140 million dollars can't give you is a good film.

Literally the only things to be saved from movie hell here are Christian Bale's performance (which is still his worse) and Joel Edgerton's make-up artist. The rest, I don't even know where to begin to complain. Let me try: every single thing that was computer rendered looks fake, especially in the shots of the Egyptian city; the dialogues were laughable and throughout the movie, despite it being that long, you feel like there needs to be an hour more of character development to be comprehensible; the beginning is almost word for word the premise for Gladiator, also by Ridley Scott; the plagues (perhaps the most visually would-be entriguing part) are squeezed into ten minutes; did I mention the gold looks fake?

I won't comment on the animosity some people have in regards of the changing of some parts of the "original" story, because that's what happens in every film with the source material. Historically, though, the movie isn't coherent: the action here is supposed to take place around 3000 b.C., at least according to the Bible studies, but Ramses the Great lived nearly 2000 years after that. It may seem like a small mistake, but that's like mistaking George Clinton with Marcus Aurelius.

Too much action, too much blubbery dialogues, too much fake gold. Too much money, too much hype, too much dreadlock, too much deus-ex-machina (haha), too much eyelash, too much facial inexpression, too much of everything which sums up in a terrible concoction that tastes of nothing. Shame on you, Ridley Scott, shame on you, cinematographer, shame on you, fx supervisor,… Expand

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MaximusNightsDec 28, 2014

I give fair ratings based on numerous aspects and nothing seemed right with this movie. I will start with my dislikes. Christian Bale was all wrong for the part of Moses as was the other actors and actresses in this movie. It was hard toI give fair ratings based on numerous aspects and nothing seemed right with this movie. I will start with my dislikes. Christian Bale was all wrong for the part of Moses as was the other actors and actresses in this movie. It was hard to believe or get in to the mood set off by the storyline because the body language didn't quite meet up. The visual effects sucked when it came to depicting the river of blood and the the parting of the ocean. It was as though Ridley Scott was trying too hard to make both of these marvels logical in some way when it was supposed to be a Divine Miracle. The only thing I could say in Ridley's defense is that there isn't a description of God identity in the bible so he figured god can appear in any form he pleased but why a little boy? It makes no sense. Why would a general listen to what a little boy. Other than one little tid-bit I can't say anything positive about this movie. But the two thing I disliked the most about this movie is the false representation of the theatrical trailers. In the trailers it was made out to be an action packed movie when it actually was a very slow movie because almost nothing made any sense, And the part where the kid depicted as God came off to be immature as he was a kid and full of hatred when god time and time again is described as all forgiving. This makes me wonder if the bible was used as a reference at all in this movie.… Expand

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NeekReviewsDec 31, 2014

I am not a fan of anyone drinking the haterade, but there are films out there that need to be hated on. Exodus was a film that made me leave the theater angry. Why angry? Well the best sum up I can give is that this movie was one unendingI am not a fan of anyone drinking the haterade, but there are films out there that need to be hated on. Exodus was a film that made me leave the theater angry. Why angry? Well the best sum up I can give is that this movie was one unending jumbled up cluster !@#$.

I honestly tried to figure out the importance of Aaron Paul or Ben Kingsley, especially Sigourney Weaver and for all my efforts I could not. And, not only did the characters not add up, the plot made no sense at all with the least climactic ending I might have ever seen. With a cast this good, I am at a lose on this one.

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soniyakarthiknDec 25, 2014

if the movie would have been based on bible correctly, at least people will understand the story,why God was angry? warning behind plague was not shown and the man Moses was proofed more merciful God the savior?

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StarlessJan 2, 2015

Expectedly awful, with nothing but weak performances, bad casting and forgettable, unimportant extra characters. The only thing this disaster does right is making you want to punch god in the face.

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FuerthBlackJan 10, 2015

After watching this movie I was never so disappointed over movie in my life. The trailer was sooooooo misleading!! The entire time I was thinking that this was going to be "The Ten Commandments" with 2014 cinematography.

If you've seen theAfter watching this movie I was never so disappointed over movie in my life. The trailer was sooooooo misleading!! The entire time I was thinking that this was going to be "The Ten Commandments" with 2014 cinematography.

If you've seen the original film then before sitting in a theater for over two hours - stay at home,make some popcorn, drinks, etc., dim the lights and watch "The Ten Commandments" again and enjoy!!

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Movie3Jul 15, 2018

There's a reason Atheists shouldn't make Bible stories. I mean, you might as well make a movie about Obama being a white person. That's how off this movie is with the real story! Sure "The 10 Commandments" was off but it kept the overallThere's a reason Atheists shouldn't make Bible stories. I mean, you might as well make a movie about Obama being a white person. That's how off this movie is with the real story! Sure "The 10 Commandments" was off but it kept the overall storyline and the spirit of the story. This travesty just craps all over the real story.… Expand

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PontificatorJan 31, 2015

Knowing the source material well, there was very little I enjoyed about this film aside from the costuming. It was inaccurate both biblically and historically and omitted the one element that would have made it something special…God. WithKnowing the source material well, there was very little I enjoyed about this film aside from the costuming. It was inaccurate both biblically and historically and omitted the one element that would have made it something special…God. With that, this film only freed two (2) busted blocks and drowned the others in the Red Sea… Expand