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  • Actors: Val Kilmer, Ralph Fiennes, Michelle Pfeiffer, Sandra Bullock, Jeff Goldblum
  • Directors: Brenda Chapman, Simon Wells, Steve Hickner
  • Writers: Nicholas Meyer, Philip LaZebnik
  • Producers: Jeffrey Katzenberg, Linda Olszewski, P.J. Hanke
  • Format: Anamorphic, Animated, Dubbed, PAL
  • Language English, Hebrew
  • Subtitles: Dutch, English
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: U
  • Studio: Paramount Home Entertainment
  • DVD Release Date: 19 Jun 2006
  • Run Time: 95 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (26 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B000059HL2
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 4,030 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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Nearly every biblical film is ambitious, creating pictures to go with some of the most famous and sacred stories in the Western world. DreamWorks' first animated film, The Prince of Egypt was the vision of executive producer Jeffrey Katzenberg after his ugly split from Disney, where he had been acknowledged as a key architect in that studio's rebirth (The Little Mermaid, etc.). His first film for the company he helped create was a huge, challenging project without a single toy or merchandising tie-in, the backbone du jour of family entertainment in the 1990s.

Three directors and 16 writers succeed in carrying out much of Katzenberg's vision. The linear story of Moses is crisply told, and the look of the film is stunning; indeed, no animated film has looked so ready to be placed in the Louvre since Fantasia. Here is an Egypt alive with energetic bustle and pristine buildings. Born a slave and set adrift in the river, Moses (voiced by Val Kilmer) is raised as the son of Pharaoh Seti (Patrick Stewart) and is a fitting rival for his stepbrother Rameses (Ralph Fiennes). When he learns of his roots--in a knockout sequence in which hieroglyphics come alive--he flees to the desert, where he finds his roots and heeds God's calling to free the slaves from Egypt.

Katzenberg and his artists are careful to tread lightly on religious boundaries. The film stops at the parting of the Red Sea, only showing the Ten Commandments--without commentary--as the film's coda. Music is a big part (there were three CDs released) and Hans Zimmer's score and Stephen Schwartz's songs work well--in fact the pop-ready, Oscar-winning "When You Believe" is one of the weakest songs. Kids ages 5 and up should be able to handle the referenced violence; the film doesn't shy away from what Egyptians did to their slaves. Perhaps Katzenberg could have aimed lower and made a more successful animated film, but then again, what's a heaven for? --Doug Thomas

Video Description
DVD Special Features :

Making of The Prince of Egypt
"When You Believe" multi-language presentation
Basics of Animation Chariot Race
Director's Commentary
Focus on Technical Effects
The Prince of Egypt Art Gallery
Two Theatrical Trailers
Four-Page Booklet with Production Notes
16:9 anamorphic widescreen
Dolby Digital 5.1
Soundtrack: English, German, Dutch
Subtitles: English for deaf and hard of hearing, Dutch

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant stuff!, 11 Jun 2006
Firstly, I am not at all religious, and though I am not fully aware of the changes made to the original story, I can't say it differed much from the story I remember being taught as a child. In my mind, this film does it exactly as it sets out to do, entertain whilst delivering one of the most well-known and influential biblical stories of all time.
The animation is top notch, a mixture of both CGI and hand-drawn, whilst the characters all have a beautifully chiselled design I have come to know and love from Dreamworks animation. The voice actors all do a top-notch job and I can say there is not one song in this film that I don't adore! All the songs and music just fit perfectly.
I first saw this film when I was about ten years old, a year or so after it came out and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Now, as an older teen, I still do and can see no reason why other children or adults wouldn't. Perhaps younger children under the age of eight might find the graphical interpretation of the plagues distressing but as a ten year old I certainly didn't and doubt I would have had I been even younger.
Perhaps what I find most attractive about this film is the fact that although it depicts a religious story, it in no way screams for the watcher to either believe or disbelieve the story it portrays, instead it merely points them to the book of Exodus if they want to read it for themselves.
Whatever your beliefs this is a fantastic film all round.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars An epic!, 5 April 2006
It may not be Charlton Heston playing Moses, but this is still an EPIC!! In fact, it's a good deal better than 'the Ten Commandments'

For those who don't know the Bible story, the Hebrews have lived in Egypt for nearly 400 years. The current Pharaoh, fearing their alarming birthrate began oppressing them. Now the Israelites are slaves in a foreign land. But God has not forgotten them. That's where Moses comes in, sent to try and deliver his people out of Egypt and take them to the Promised Land as God commands him.

The story is brilliantly told and we see how Moses, raised as a Prince of Egypt, must learn of his past and later face it to meet with the task put to him. The character animation appears flatly drawn, but it works well and the acting is fully believable. Other special effects are positively mind-blowing, in particular, the Burning Bush, the Angel of Death and the Red Sea.

Hans Zimmers' score really adds something to the movie. Some of his compositions are very moving. One of the really high points is the joyful Hebrew chorus during the Exodus. (That part was actually sung in Hebrew)

So, to conclude, this is a terrific movie and a credit to the Exodus story.

P.S. About the question of the Plague on the First Born of Egypt. God did indeed bring that plague, but it was not an easy decision. Remember, Moses earnestly warned Rameses that something worse was coming - he would not listen, and so there was no other choice but to go through with it.
Besides, you must consider that the previous Egyptian Pharaoh ordered the death of EVERY newborn Israelite boy, so in a sense it was blood for blood.

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars This film is a real eye-opener for all the family, 1 Jul 2000
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'The Prince of Egypt' mixes historical, biblical and Hollywood-style outlooks towards the story of the life of Moses. Not everything is true to the bibllical account, and although changes may seem unnecessary, they fit in comfortably with the story. Spectacular visual effects, such as the parting of the Red Sea glue you to the screen, fitting in with the original music such as "Deliver us" and "When you believe". The journey from Egypt will leave you moved - each person in the huge crowd of people seems individual and real. Christians and non-Christians alike will enjoy this film, despite the DreamWorks alterations. The star-studded cast of voices includes Michelle Pfeiffer, Helen Mirren, Val Kilmer and Ralph Fiennes, some of these also singing. I really enjoyed this film, with the powerful, if abrupt, ending proving that you're never too old for Disney-style animation.
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5.0 out of 5 stars One Of The Greatest Stories Ever Told
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5.0 out of 5 stars Surprisingly Brilliant
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This is a wonderful adaptation of the exodus story from the bible. The music is beautiful, the animation is superb and Ralph Fienes as the Pharroh is excellent. Read more
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4.0 out of 5 stars Not an evangelical Christian movie
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5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant!!
I bought this DVD because my class started watching it in music to analyse the effectivness of the music and i was curious to see the whole film. Read more
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Say what u want about it being hollywoodized or not being true to the story it is definetly a master piece. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars anyone who does not give this 5 stars is a freak
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