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      Mysteries of Egypt

      1998 39m Drama List
      77% Tomatometer 13 Reviews 60% Audience Score 1,000+ Ratings In the flood-fed richness of the Nile River Valley rose an ancient kingdom whose culture has strongly influenced the western world. Its massive architecture and the intrigue of such personages as Nefertiti and Tutankhamen capture the imagination. Read More Read Less

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      Lou Lumenick New York Post Rated: 2/4 Oct 30, 2001 Full Review A.O. Scott New York Times Rated: 3.5/5 Oct 30, 2001 Full Review Jae-Ha Kim Jae-Ha Kim "No land on Earth possesses more wonder than Egypt," narrator Omar Sharif notes in "Mysteries of Egypt." And the film certainly plays up some of those wonders. But what the movie lacks is the excitement and splendor of previous Omnimax films. Rated: 2.5/4 Jul 28, 2023 Full Review Mark Halverson Sacramento News & Review Rated: 4/5 Aug 7, 2008 Full Review Judith Egerton Courier-Journal (Louisville, KY) It's a visually appealing but basic introduction to ancient Egyptian culture. Rated: 2.5/4 Jul 2, 2004 Full Review Chris Hewitt St. Paul Pioneer Press Rated: 3/4 Apr 16, 2004 Full Review Read all reviews

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      Audience Member Some of Egyptian history sunk in. I could have used more detail about Egypt in general instead of all the hype about the curse of the tomb. Could have used less of Omar Sharif and the little girl. In fact, could have done without the girl at all. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 01/27/23 Full Review david f I saw this in the 7 story IMAX theatre located next to the California Science Center in Los Angeles and was very impressed with the nature photography of the Nile and the swooping and panning about the ruins of Egypt. The story and dialogue, however, featuring an aristocratic Omar Sharif gently lecturing a little girl about the "curse" of King Tut was pretty corny. There is also a reenactment of the discovery of King Tut's tomb done in sepia tones which is fairly dramatic and well done. A little bit of history and some gorgeous scenery are the highlights of this short film which has a unique interpretation of ancient Egyptian civilization. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Audience Member Mysteries of Egypt is a magnificent documentary. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/17/23 Full Review Audience Member Mysteries of Egypt is a magnificent documentary. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/27/23 Full Review Audience Member This one has some glorious cinematography of the Egyptian tombs and deserts with some amazing footage caught here. Also it contains some notes and scenes on the marvelous discovery of King Tut which happens to be the best preserved and most intact pharaonic tomb ever found in the Valley of the Kings. Running only at 38 minutes, it was not enough for me. On the lookout for more documentaries on ancient Egypt. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/01/23 Full Review Audience Member This one has some glorious cinematography of the Egyptian tombs and deserts with some amazing footage caught here. Also it contains some notes and scenes on the marvelous discovery of King Tut which happens to be the best preserved and most intact pharaonic tomb ever found in the Valley of the Kings. Running only at 38 minutes, it was not enough for me. On the lookout for more documentaries on ancient Egypt. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/11/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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      Synopsis In the flood-fed richness of the Nile River Valley rose an ancient kingdom whose culture has strongly influenced the western world. Its massive architecture and the intrigue of such personages as Nefertiti and Tutankhamen capture the imagination.
      Director
      Bruce Neibaur
      Production Co
      National Geographic Television, Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago, Destination Cinema, Centex Investment Limited, RPG, Vineyard Productions, NOVA/WGBH Boston
      Genre
      Drama
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date (DVD)
      Jun 29, 1999
      Box Office (Gross USA)
      $40.6M
      Runtime
      39m