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Exodus: Gods and Kings

PG-13 Released Dec 12, 2014 2h 30m Action Adventure History Drama List
31% Tomatometer 210 Reviews 35% Popcornmeter 50,000+ Ratings
Egyptian Princes Moses (Christian Bale) and Ramses (Joel Edgerton) are raised together as brothers. When Ramses becomes pharaoh, Moses is his most-trusted adviser. However Moses soon discovers his Hebrew parentage, and Ramses banishes him to the desert -- often a death sentence. But God has a mission for Moses: Free the Israelites from slavery. Moses returns from exile and demands that Ramses let his people go, but the arrogant ruler is unmoved, leading to a battle of divine wills.
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While sporadically stirring, and suitably epic in its ambitions, Exodus: Gods and Kings can't quite live up to its classic source material.

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Udita Jhunjhunwala Livemint John Turturro, Aaron Paul, Sigourney Weaver and Ben Kingsley add support in this sometimes campy and shallow, sometimes solemn, but mostly absorbing interpretation of the story of Moses. Aug 5, 2019 Full Review Dwight Brown National Newspaper Publishers Association [Bale] a brilliant thespian. However, his Moses is a sullen and aloof man who is never compelling. Mar 21, 2017 Full Review Eric Kohn indieWire As a whole, Scott's version of this ancient tale feels oddly toothless -- neither religious or secular viewers will find much substance beyond the basics of the spectacle in play. Rated: C Jan 9, 2015 Full Review Benjamín Harguindey EscribiendoCine Ridley Scott has directed an entertaining and competent version of a story we all know and has imbued it with the “realism” with which we sweeten today's fantastic stories of yesteryear. [Full review in Spanish] Rated: 6/10 Jan 2, 2024 Full Review Brian Eggert Deep Focus Review The most essential element lacking from the production, beyond even its historically inaccurate cast, remains the film's inability to find a new or novel relevance for an audience who has heard this story countless times before. Rated: 2/4 Jul 16, 2022 Full Review Kip Mooney Central Track How so many talented people came together here and just so completely whiffed on one of the most incredible stories ever written is beyond me. Rated: C Aug 10, 2021 Full Review Read all reviews

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ana e Exodus Gods and Kings isn't going to be enjoyed by the faithful OR anyone else. The filmmakers forgot that they needed to tell a story. Nothing happens for a good reason. We don't get any historical background. We don't get secondary characters to care about. We don't get adventure. You'll spend most of this movie hoping it will end soon. Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 09/16/24 Full Review Flip T Under-rated Epic. Writing this from 2024, it is sad to see how we took these movies for granted. Compared to modern Epics rife with politically-correct BS, it is refreshing to watch a movie who's sole concern is epic visuals, story, and character development. Looking back/in retrospect it is clear that our expectations have become so high because we have been gifted fantastic movies like this one in the past. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 09/08/24 Full Review Christian A This film, like many modern films of today, tries to appeal to everyone, and in doing so does not appeal to anyone. It is too secular to feel religious, but too religious to feel secular, and when no one wins, everyone loses. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 08/21/24 Full Review paul w An excellent take on the biblical book of Exodus. Of particular interest is Mose's struggles with God. It takes liberties with the Book, but if you're interested in a closer interpretation, there's always the Charlton Heston version 😁. And the special effects are stunning. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/12/24 Full Review Bryan G Anyone can read the book this was from, but this interpretation sucked. Really disappointing and a complete ket down. Whoever created it did NOT understand the story….clearly. Rated 1 out of 5 stars 07/05/24 Full Review Andrew A The CGI is dated, and it’s not the most Biblically accurate film. However, the deep themes of spiritual struggle and reconciliation with God make this one worth a watch. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 06/20/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Egyptian Princes Moses (Christian Bale) and Ramses (Joel Edgerton) are raised together as brothers. When Ramses becomes pharaoh, Moses is his most-trusted adviser. However Moses soon discovers his Hebrew parentage, and Ramses banishes him to the desert -- often a death sentence. But God has a mission for Moses: Free the Israelites from slavery. Moses returns from exile and demands that Ramses let his people go, but the arrogant ruler is unmoved, leading to a battle of divine wills.
Director
Ridley Scott
Producer
Peter Chernin, Ridley Scott, Jenno Topping, Michael Schaefer, Mark Huffam
Screenwriter
Steven Zaillian, Adam Cooper, Bill Collage, Jeffrey Caine
Distributor
20th Century Fox
Production Co
Chernin Entertainment, Scott Free Productions
Rating
PG-13 (Intense Images|Battle Sequences|Violence)
Genre
Action, Adventure, History, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Dec 12, 2014, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Jan 4, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA)
$65.0M
Runtime
2h 30m
Sound Mix
Dolby Atmos
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