
This is the extraordinary tale of two brothers named Rameses II (Ralph Fiennes) and Moses (Val Kilmer), one born of royal blood, and one an orphan with a secret past. Growing up the best of friends, they share a strong bond of free-spirited youth and good-natured rivalry. But the truth will ultimately set them at odds, as one becomes the ruler of the most powerful empire on Earth, and the other the chosen leader of his people. Their final confrontation will forever change the... (Full plot summary below)
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This is the extraordinary tale of two brothers named Rameses II (Ralph Fiennes) and Moses (Val Kilmer), one born of royal blood, and one an orphan with a secret past. Growing up the best of friends, they share a strong bond of free-spirited youth and good-natured rivalry. But the truth will ultimately set them at odds, as one becomes the ruler of the most powerful empire on Earth, and the other the chosen leader of his people. Their final confrontation will forever change their lives and the world.
Leave your thoughts about The Prince of Egypt.
| Palo Alto WeeklySusan TavernettiExcept for the rousing opening scenes, children may find the film too slow and humorless for cartoon fare. Most adults would prefer a more sophisticated exploration of spiritual themes. |
| Northwest Herald (Crystal Lake, IL)Jeffrey WesthoffStriving to look impressive, The Prince of Egypt has no time for heart. This is spirituality without spirit. |
| rec.arts.movies.reviewsSusan GrangerAn instant classic that redefines the animation genre with a new sophistication. |
| TheMovieReport.comMichael DequinaIt's epic in every sense of the word, from subject, spectacle, sentiment, and, most of all, seriousness. |
| Hollywood Report CardRoss Anthonythe people at DreamWorks put their brushes to the film with the spirit Moses put his staff in the mighty Nile, lighting it up with the eerie color of bloodshed. |
| San Francisco ChroniclePeter StackAn inspiring translation of biblical grandeur, turning the story of one of history's greatest heroes into an entertaining, visually dazzling cartoon. |
| CompuserveHarvey S. KartenThe first time an exciting, full-length animation utilizing both computer techniques and traditional procedures gloriously transcends the boundary between youthful fare and adult entertainment. |
| Cincinnati EnquirerMargaret A. McGurkSincere, respectful and visually sublime. |
| Sight and SoundLeslie FelperinCertainly technically-minded cartoon connoisseurs will feel many shivers of admiration on seeing this. |
| New York TimesJanet MaslinA well-made work with much to recommend it! |