Steve D
Dated and unconvincing.
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Rated 2 out of 5 stars
01/24/24
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This film is loosely based on a 1950s novel that's so overly packed with detail to make it tedious to read. The script thankfully removed the suffocating pessimistic tone but, unfortunately, replaced it with a 50s pop culture interpretation of the Egyptian sun-god Aten as being a precursor to Christianity. It would take almost a decade before films set in the ancient world would be free of religion, thanks to Kubrick's Spartcus. This quaint addition shifts the focus off Sinuhe and away from the Machiavellian maneuvers of Pharaoh's sister and general, and nowadays makes the story seem dull and contrived. The other problem of the film is the casting of Bella Davi as the prostitute Nefer. A cruel but accurate joke on the set was "she's the actress who Nefer was." On the up side, the acting, sets, costumes etc are compelling. The downfall of Sinuhe after Nefer makes for a tragic tale that should have been at the core of the film. When you consider there have been at least eight reboots of Batman movies - no, not another origin story - this film is begging to be remade.
Rated 3.5/5 Stars •
Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars
02/27/23
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Interesting movie, good acting and plot.
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars
02/12/23
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saw this film on youtube. what a great film. quo vadis, the egyption, ben hur, ten commandments... these are all good films. i wonder why THIS film did not get all the credits which it rightly deserved.
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
02/03/23
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There are worse things than marriage.
Sinuhe was an orphaned boy that was fortunate enough to receive an education and ultimately becomes the pharaoh's primary physician. It happens to be the pharaoh was Sinuhe's best friend growing up. They encounter numerous situations in working together, one that even may lead to the demise of the pharaoh. Best friends rule Egypt the best they can.
"Soon the vultures and the jackals will make a poor meal of what is left of me."
Michael Curtiz, director of Casablanca, The Adventures of Robin Hood, White Christmas, Mildred Pierce, The Breaking Point, Bright Leaf, and Dodge City, delivers The Egyptian. The storyline for this was a bit stale at times but contains fascinating scenarios and characters. The acting is fairly solid and the cast includes Jean Simmons, Gene Tierney, Victor Mature, John Carradine, Michael Wilding, and Henry Daniell.
"Observe the mercy and wisdom of my master."
I recently came across this on Turner Classic Movies (TCM) and had to DVR it since Michael Curtiz is one of my all time favorite directors. This may have been my least favorite project of his. It was still good in that I loved the characters, and some of the sub plots were well done, but the overall film was a bit more slow than I had hoped. Overall, I only recommend this to fans of the classics.
"In the end, the sand conquers all."
Grade: C+
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Rated 3 out of 5 stars
01/19/23
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It is unique that this story is told from a doctors perspective in the fact that a doctor tends to interact with all sorts of kind of life. Therefore all aspects of life are seen in this film.
It covers themes such as Egyptian religion, love, deception, greed, power, poverty,
The physician is stupid in this film for handing over all his valuable possessions eventually even his own fathers land to a Babylon women who promises nothing and is greedy.
It also presents different occupations within Egypt and ancient world such as slaves, servants, princes, Pharos, physicians, military leaders, those who barry the dead, cheese makers and more. This story presents rags from riches stories and back again.
Disgusting things such as medical problems concerning Operations or fight scenes in this film are often presented not in detail but are suggested through shadows and sound effects, seen from the distance, or hidden behind objects.
Land of Hittites with iron weapons that prove stronger than Egyptians cooper weapons.
Mary had been in love with the physician resist her love till 3/4 of the film through. Mary is shot by the military by arrow for standing up for her Egyptain Gods.
This films costumes, lighting, sets, and rich colors are all amazing.
The cheese maker turns to work for the army after saving Pharaoh disguised as an ordinary bystander praying to the Egyptian sun god Ra from attacking lion, eventually promoted to head of the Egyptian military. Poisoned Pharaoh to become Pharaoh himself.
He goes from best friend to physician, betrays his lover, and whiling to commit treason to preserve Egypt.
The physician is told that he is the half brother to the pharaoh. He was left in a baby basket floated down the Nile River and adopted by a poor family.
The servant to the doctor eventually bribes the soldiers with everything not to be killed.
The Egyptian military kills all those who believe in the Egyptian Gods for they believe they are responsible for tough times.
The problem I had with the film was how long the film is. It is like 2 hours and 30 minutes long. It could have been split up into two films rather than one long movie.
The Pharaoh is purposely poisoned by drink to avoid a slow and painful death.
The military leader is to become new Pharaoh.
Only the sand will survive.
The film is told from the Physician sent into excel.
Rated 3/5 Stars •
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
01/25/23
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