But just as Moses is leading the Hebrews through the parted Red Sea, Ramses arrives with his army. Ramses, by now Pharaoh, is at first happy to see him, but refuses to grant his plea to "let my people go." Felled by plagues that include locusts, boils, frogs, and, finally, the death of the first-born children, Ramses finally agrees. He lives peacefully with nomads, marrying the spirited Tzipporah (voice of Michelle Pfeiffer), until he receives a message from God, telling him that he must return to Egypt and free the slaves. Ramses promises to pardon him, but Moses runs away. Struggling with his new understanding, he impulsively pushes aside a guard who is beating a slave, and the guard falls to his death. But Moses learns that he was born a slave and that the man he loves and respects as his father, the Pharaoh Seti (voice of Patrick Stewart), once ordered the murder of the slave babies. The movie takes some liberties with the story, with Moses (voice of Val Kilmer) and Ramses (voice of Ralph Fiennes) raised as brothers who love each other deeply. Still holds up til this day! :) Show moreĭreamworks SKG's first animated feature is a respectful retelling of the story of Moses. In short, a must see movie for the whole family.
This movie is also a great way to show some diversity and to introduce some Egyptian culture to the kids (while counting out the dark stuffs, of course). They are also giving it a brother/sibling story aspect to it, which is really amazing, you're gonna cry your eyes out! The songs are written by the legendary musical composer Stephen Schwartz, so defenetly expect EPIC songs! And also expects an epic score by Hans Zimmer. (It is fromĭreamworks Animation, so you'll understand that it is a little more adult storytelling than Disney) But still, it is a very faithful and yet epic telling of the story and the Hebrew music is very well represented. However, it can be a little too dark and intense for the younger ones.Ī recommendation is to watch it together with an adult.
This is a great way to introduce the biblical story about Moses to the kids. This is one of the best animated movies ever! Stunning animation, epic music and a powerful story.
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