The Ten Commandments [DVD] [1956]

I have seen this film four times. First as a small parochial lad at the world premiere. Seemed pretty magestic and accurate to what I was learning in school.Second as a soldier at a mid-sixties revival in France. The pristine projected print made it seem overly studio bound, like a comic book come to life, and the acting was very stilted. My distant relationship with the church accounted for nothing storywise. Seas parting, indeed.Zoom ahead to viewings number 3 and 4 just recently - Blu-ray and PAL versions distinctly different experiences.Pardon my saying but I am so-so accepting of Blu-ray, especially with pre-CGI films when effects were less like reality and cameras more or less stood still.TTC on Blu-ray beats PAL, or NTSC, for clarity. That's a given. The image is astonishing, but... the big but... like 1965 France, it's too clear. The inherent artificialness is way too obvious, and if it weren't for Elmer Bernstein's ravishing score, you'd have no emotional connection, left only to stargaze and admire some awesome matte paintings.Go with the PAL for its slightly distilled image that allows one an entrance.DVD details. The 1923 version is gorgeous; the 6-part documentary good for some chuckles and hearing Heston's intimately rich voice; and Ms. Orrison's not-always-correct commentary like listening to a mother's bedside stories. A treat and a bargain from Amazon UK to boot.ps. With no intention of writing off Blu-ray, nothin' could be finer for large screen 3D.

Fantastic picture quality dynamic acting

Truth to tell I only purchased a pre-owned copy of this 50th Anniversary set for the 1923 silent version which I found held all my attention in spite of the later transformation into a modern day morality tale. Indeed, it created much excitement in me as I watched the Biblical Pharaonic scenes and general pandemoneum. Additionally, I somehow plodded through the 1956 offering but winced when Rameses stated that the boy prince was his only son, presumably his "official" firstborn Crown Prince Amenhirkhopshef by his Chief Royal wife Nefertari, when in reality his father, Seti I, had given him his harem at the age of 15 and he had fathered at least 5 sons and 2 daughters (plus possibly another 10-15 children) by the age of 25 when assuming the throne! Twelve of his sons died before him, being succeeded eventually by no.13, Merneptah (1212-1202 BCE). Perhaps just too much for Hollywood scriptwriters to deal with when confronted with Biblical and Egyptian history. It is now thought that the warrior Amenhotep II (1453-1419 BCE) of the previous Dynasty 18 may have been the more likely Pharoah of the Exodus.

Although being rather a long movie, this old classic is entertaining & has a cast of very well know actors.It tells the story of Moses, abandoned as a baby, brought up as a price of Egypt, then discraced and banished.He goes on to be the saviour of Isralite slaves and with the helo of god, frees them all & leads them to set up a new home in Palestine.I am not a relgious person bit I really did enjoy this movie & must have watched it at least 4 times in my life.

Sorry to say, although this long film was a good one, it has not stood the test of time. Too many glaringly obvious scenes shot in a studio, lines stilted, costumes dramatic in true old Hollywood fashion, and just sadly, a very dated movie all round. However, having paid just a few pence over a £1 for the dvd, hardly money wasted!

I first watched this item as a film many, many years ago and I found it awesome! Now that I've got children of my own I intend to watch it with them with the hope that they will get to appreciate it the way I did those many years ago. Whether or not the film is biblically accurate or not is not the main issue for me.It's the imagery and the fact that it get's you thinking about the bible, the awesome power of God, His patience, His love for the Israelites and His judgment is what makes this film worth watching. The Ten Commandments [DVD] [1957]

I have always loved this movie since i was a child. When i narrate to friends, they all get excited and want to watch it. Not even the modern versions comes close. I had to purchase the 10 commandments again after a friend borrowed the one i had and never returned it. Its a must have for every Christian home. I never get tired of watching it.

I first saw this film in the early 1970's I think. Brings it all back and really the special effects were good considering when it was made. I'm talking about the colour version here. An accomplished film and for someone who knows The Bible nothing objectionable. A lot of time spent on Moses early life which was based on the views of historians who wrote about that period. Quite thought-provoking really!