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Too much of everything

I don't have all the words right now but this film is a work of art.

Captivating movie !

This is a gorgeous movie made by a gorgeous spirit.

This movie was a quick-and-dirty Cliff Notes version of the novel which I have read. The major events from the book were presented but many wonderful supporting characters were left out. Even what was presented was altered from the original novel including the ending. The 1959 version was much better and truer to the novel but even it left out a lot, the novel is very long but a good read.

Les femmes portaient brassières et slips, le texte trop moderne, c'est pas crédible. Quelques bonnes scènes dans le bateau et la course de char. On a l'impression d'être dans un futur éloigné au lieu du passé.

I am a huge fan of the original Ben-Hur movie but did think it was a bit outdated. When I heard a new version was being made I was waiting in anticipation. And I'm not one of those people that thinks the original version was the best and difficult to surpass. But this movie is so bad in terms of casting, script, storyline and cinematography, I need to warn any potential viewers to stay away. I tried to watch this on the plane, TV and gave it one last chance on my business travel in my hotel room. I was that desperate to like this movie. But I could not stand watching this for more than 5 minutes at a time. I rarely ever say this but this is one of the worst movies I have ever seen.

We already know the end of the story as Ben-Hur (Jack Huston) is synonymous with chariot race. There is no mystery as to what happens to the Jesus character (Rodrigo Santoro) either. Jack Huston is not as a commanding figure as Charlton Heston, nor is he meant to be. They humanized the character.The film is introduced by Morgan Freeman who later turns up as the desert trader Ilderim. Toby Kebbell plays Messala Severus, a complex protagonist/antagonist character, the adopted Roman brother of Judea Ben-Hur. The costumes were not very historical, the pants suit Ester wears, the saddles with stirrups, modern stitching showing on sleeves cuffs, etc. They attempted to keep things historical, but there may be a few issues there. At least no one was wearing a Rolex (Spartacus 1960).Be aware there is a mock-buster "In the Name of Ben Hur" that is not worth a free viewing.The film had a happy uplifting ending. Spiritual at times. Watch it to get the feeling, should have a rapid price drop.