Ben-Hur (Four-Disc Collector's Edition) Review
Do you have a favorite movie? Is there a movie that is better than all the rest? In my opinion, BEN-HUR is the Best. It is the story of how a man learns that to live by love is much more beneficial than trying to do so filled with hate. It shows how God's love overcomes all. Ben-Hur,s faith gets him through many tough trials, although there are times when he almost looses it. One thing in the movie that really impressed me was: whenever they portrayed Jesus, His face was not shown. They showed His kindness, generosity, and love by what He did and by the reactions of others and the looks on their faces. There is some romance involved and some history and much Bible; and the famous horse race; one good line I appreciated was "don't treat my horses like animals!" This movie will arise most of your emotions:Love, hate, comedy, fear; also include loyalty and hope. The numbers speak volumes: 100,000 costumes, 8,000 extras, 300 sets and a staggering budget in its day the largest in movie history. Ben-Hur's creators made it the best, the greatest Biblical-era epic ever. Charlton Heston brings a muscular physical and moral presence to the role of Judah Ben-Hur, a Jewish nobleman in Palestine whose heroic odyssey includes enslavement by the Romans, a bold escape from an embattled slave galley, vengeance against his tormentors during a furious arena chariot race and fateful encounters with Jesus Christ. Heston's charismatic performance brought him the Best Actor Oscar; the winner as 1959's Best Picture with the legendary William Wyler earning his third Best Director trophy, the film won a total 11 Academy Awards -- a tally unequaled until 1997's Titanic set sail.
DVD Features:
Audio Commentary:Commentary by Film Historian T. Gene Hatcher with Scene Specific Comments from Charlton Heston
Documentaries:New Documentary: Ben-Hur: The Epic That Changed Cinema - Current filmmakers such as Ridley Scott and George Lucas reflect on the importance and influence of the film 1994 Documentary: Ben-Hur: The Making of an Epic Hosted by Christopher Plummer Directed by William Wyler - 1986 Emmy Award-nominated documentary featuring the last interview with Wyler before his death
Featurette:Ben-Hur: A Journey Through Pictures - New audiovisual recreation of the film via stills, storyboards, sketches, music and dialogue
Other:The 1925 Feature-length Silent Version of Ben-Hur with a stereophonic orchestral score by composer Carl Davis. Vintage Newsreels Gallery Highlights from the 1960 Academy Awards Ceremony Theatrical Trailer Gallery
Outtakes:Screen Tests: Leslie Nielsen and Cesare Danova Leslie Nielsen and Yale Wexler George Baker and William Russel Haya Harareet Hair and Make-up Tests
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Great deal! - Angela Robertson - Los Angeles
The package was shipped within 5 business days. It was sealed and in excellent condition (I bought it new). Great deal for the price.
Ben-Hur: my favorite epic! - Sweet Sarcasm - Ohio, USA
This movie has everything - action, drama, romance, humor, etc.
And the acting! Great by everyone, especially my favorites: Charlton Heston as Ben-Hur the Jew, Stephen Boyd as Messala the Roman ex-friend, Jack Hawkins as Quintus Arrius, and Hugh Griffith as the funny Sheik Ilderim.
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Up until now my family had owned the VHS tape, which I watched over and over...
I finally thought it time to buy a DVD copy, and the 4-Disc edition caught my eye.
Boy, am I glad I bought it!!
The picture is sooo crisp and clear on my 32 inch HDTV, the colors are bright and fresh! *sigh of happiness*
Buy this one! You won't be sorry! :)
Jun 29, 2010 18:53:07
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