We're back with Ben-Hur and hopefully either Saw or Sunset Boulevard to follow.
This film reminds me of Spartacus in it's topic, costume and generation. I have only seen bits of Spartacus (no i'm Spartacus) so it would be unfair and unwise to try and compare these two films.
Starting off with a Census being issued in Israel, which is still Roman territory, all men have to register themselves.
I have to admit that I enjoy these films. I really enjoyed the original clash of the titans and yes, I have to ignore all acting abilities (or lack of) and a serious lack of technology but all these films have plots, comedy and some great moments. Ben-Hur presents the difficulties in Roman and Jewish allegiance.
This film explores Christianity in that Jesus is preaching around this time and his preaching helps the main character to find inner peace.
I'm not sure that i would consider this film to be one of the all time greats and i think that it's too long. 3 and a half hours is too long for any film except the lord of the rings and should not be promoted. The story line is simple so i can't understand why they decided that they had to drag it out over three hours but oh well.
It is a good enough film for it's time but if you don't watch it before you die then it's not a big deal.
Until next time!
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