This film blew me away. Never have I been so impressed with
a film's story, craftsmanship, artistry and message. I
couldn't blink for a second, for fear I'd miss something.

I was nervous about Hollywood taking too many liberties with
this story. If you want to find inaccuracies, you'll find
them. (Aaron's role in events, in particular, is
quite different than the scriptural account.) Still, they
are relatively minor and do not rattle at the foundations of
the story.

A lot of fuss has been made about the effects and technical
achievements. I was completely impressed, and didn't feel
the effects were distracting at all. The grand spectacle of
it, particularly the parting of the Red Sea, only made me
wonder what it would have been like to be there. It was as
breathtaking a thing as I've ever seen in a film.

Should kids go? That's a tough one. Older children (7 and
up) are probably fine. Though many littler children know
the story (including the massacre of the Hebrew children),
seeing it portrayed in a film is quite another thing. Also,
the death's of the Egyptian firstborn, while not violent or
graphic, is still very haunting. I know I would have been
frightened by it at age 5. Also, the treatment of Hebrew
slaves is brutal. But, for a parent who wants a child to
understand death and violence in context, with the
associated grief and suffering, this is the film that shows
it. Most films leave kids numb to violence. This one
drives it home in a very powerful, thoughtful way. It is
very dark, and does focus on the consequences of death and
suffering, but moves on to the hope of freedom and power of
faith.

The music is powerful and moving (with the exception of a
song from Pharaoh's magicians, who think they are in a Vegas
magic show or something.) In most cases, the characters
don't drop everything and do a Broadway number. Rather, the
ethnic-sounding songs serve to move the story along.

Don't avoid this film because it's a "cartoon." It ISN'T a
"cartoon." I found myself forgetting I was watching
animation. The animators took are in each human expression.
The film doesn't cater to a 5 year-old attention span
either. It pauses to reflect, and doesn't have the
break-neck pace of a typical Disney film. By the way, the
kids in the theater don't seem to mind...They were glued to
the screen throughout.

This is one film I will see again and again. It has raised
the standard of animation (Disney is now #2) and
acknowledges the significance of faith in God in a way films
rarely, if ever, do.

I took two 10 year olds that were glued to their seats. I
was very moved by the subject mater and visual and sound
effects. I would even go again. Well done. Under 6 year olds
cried or fell asleep. Good movie for adults.

"Amazing" was the word my wife and I used to describe the
enterntainment value and animation in this film. I was
constantly making memory references to the 1950's production
and concluded that "The Prince of Egypt" was truer to the
biblical account and the possible relationship between
Rameses and Moses. Although the segways between events were
quicker than the previous epic film, it couldn't have been
done in better fashion for a standard-length animation film.
The animation seemed to be at a higher level, especially
since one of the trailers for "The King and I" displayed
awful and rough artistry in its animation. I agree with a
previous viewer's review - - Disney is now in second... not
only in animation, but in story.

HELLO! All I can say is wow! Being 16, I can fully
account that this is not just an adult or child movie.
Teenagers can enjoy it too. And really enjoy it, if I
might add.

I was totally mesmorized by the animation and the
spectacular music (I got the soundtrack today and I just
keep listening to it and am still caught up in the "after
movie" glow of it all).

Throughout the movie, I found myself believing I was there
(which is very hard to say for animation). And what was
more was that behind me in the theater, a man was singing
in Hebrew (well, I think it was Hebrew . . . I don't know
Hebrew personally). Anyhow, it enhanced the whole effect.

This movie was an eye opener for me. It was powerfully
told and intriguing. I absolutely loved it!

I think the Deseret News reviewer has been poisoned by too
much popcorn.
_Prince_ was an excellent film. You gotta give credit to
Dreamworks for approaching such an un-PC topic as historical
Judaism. Well done.

I both liked many things about the movie, and disliked
others. The movie started out very gripping and emotional,
but then the way the story line played out was not as
interesting as it could have been. In the end, the miracles
and, of course, the parting of the red sea were the high
points; but the ending did now "wow" me sotry-wise like the
beginning did. Warning to parents taking their kids to the
movie: the PG rating for this movie is appropriate, but
whoever decides that the trailers they play before the main
feature are "suitable for all audiences" does not know the
meaning of that phraze. There is a trailer for another
movie (can't remember the name) right before Prince of Egypt
starts, that I think should be rated R for adult/graphic
language/situations. If I had known about this, I would've
waited for the video release of Price of Egypt. We talked
to the theater owner about it, and he said that Dreamworks
(the producer of The Prince of Egypt) put the trailer in
themselves, and they have to show it with the movie. If you
take kids to this movie, go in after the trailers.

I thought that this was a great movie. I animation was
incredible. Dreamworks did good with this one.

Simply put, this is one of the best movies of the year. It
proves that animated movies are not just for kids (though my
6-year old nephew loved it):this has a serious,
uncondescending tone, a great (and true) story--one of the
most inspiring accounts in history. It is also not afraid to
show darkness, such as the heartbreaking scene where
rameses' son falls dead. The animation is
spectacular--especially the parting of the red sea--and the
scene of the exodus set to the song "When You Believe," was,
I thought, one of the most emotional moments I have seen in
a film this year. Wow.

Wonderful! Music has become a part of me - I'm thinking
or singing it all the time! Also, does anyone know about
this: cdnow.com offers a video "Prince of Egypt". I
asked them if its the same version being shown in movie
theatres now. Customer Service didn't seem to know. Is
it possible the video would be for sale so soon? Doesn't
it have to be "released"? If anyone knows, please e-mail me.
Thanks.

I'm sorry I just don't see what the fuss is over this movie, It just wasn't that good. I appreciate that it's a bibical story, but the script, characters, and acting wasn't that compelling, that's the trouble when you try to touch a project that is to big to be told, you fall flat on your face, the music was nice, but I can't remmember a single song, now some weeks since I've seen it, and there is nothing that has stayed with me, visual or anything else.
a truely great movie will become part of you, and you will remmember it, long after you've seen it. There is nothing of that in this film!

Give credit where credit is due. First to dreamworks for
even considering this film given the "Traditional" subject
matter. Second to the screenwriter and director for
bringing the key figures, Moses and the two Pharohs to
life. The human side of these characters was well
portrayed. The voice performances were key to this and
were also well done. I felt though that the animation was
uneven. At moments it was so real I thouhgt it was a
motion picture, at other moments it reminded me of my six
year old's drawings. Speaking of six year olds, the PG
rating is appropriate, and there are some scary and
upsetting moments depicted that may disturb the very young
and tender hearted. In the end my six year old loved it,
but needed some help understanding the plot, and some
comforting too.

Slepted through the whole show!

It's one of the best movies I've seen. It's a collection piece!

VERY emotional, exciting, spirited, and breathtaking all at
the same time! A wonderful family film!!!

I thought this movie was incredible. When I first saw the
movie I didn't understand it very much, but the second time
I saw it I understood it quite well. There were some
teenagers there and couples. I kind of smiled to myself
when I saw them.
When I saw the part at the celebration I swear I could feel
my heart jump. The animation was beautifully done and the
song was breath taking. I thought it was pretty cool when
Moses and Zapporah start dancing and then get married. I
have the soundtrack and I still can't stop listening to it.
I sing and picture myself dancing with the music. All I
have to say is that I think everyone should see this movie,
and yes. It is a bit scary for six year olds, but if it is
then parents should sit down and think if they should take
the young one or not. Some of the parts are scary. I got
scared a bit myself the first time I saw it. But I simply
love the movie and can't wait till it comes on video.

I just have a comment about the reviews themselves. I wish
when you reviewed the movies the length of the movie would
be included. We usually calculate from the next showing
posted but it would be nice to have the actual length of
the movie. Just a thought. Thanks.

this movie blows

This movie deserves more than five stars! The animation was
BEAUTIFULLY done! Jeff Vice wouldn't know a good movie if
it bit him! I loved this movie though! :)

i just saw the prince of egypt on video and it was not that
good at all.
the story is flat, the music score is forgettable, and
oscar winning song is the worst in an aminated film since
colors of the wind won in 1995.

the movie does have a talented cast but they can't even
save this flat and uninteresting story which is very dull.

the price of egypt was a big hit at the box office and with
the critics and will no doubt be a hit on home video.
but yet did not like it.

the prince of egypt will never be in the same league with
the lion king, toy story, small soldiers, the aristocats,
and peter pan.

bad story, dumb songs.
overall a very dumb and flat movie.

Does anyone want an opinion on this movie from the land of
Zion? Well, having seen it, I can say that it is
beautifully drawn and has a well chosen voice cast, but it
just doesn't do justice to the biblical story. Although the
film does mention Canaan/Israel, the film still circles
around Zionism in hopes of not offending the Arabs(it
should also be noted that the acient Egyptians were not
Arabs). And that is one of major letdowns here. Spielberg,
Katzenberg and Geffen, do you know what cowards I'm going
to have to consider you now? It's very sad that you should
have to capitulate to the demands of such slimeballs as
Jack Shaheen. Now then, let's continue. I don't know if
Rameses had ever been Pharaoh at the time that Moses had
lived in Egypt, or if the prior one had been Seti. So is it
that good an idea to write up such a possibility? I dunno.
It was absurd however, to have written that Moses first met
Tzippora when she was abducted to the palace as a kind of
slave girl, when all those who know the biblical occurances
know that he only first met her when he travelled to
Jethro's camp. I did like it though, that they wrote
her(and Miriam) as something of a fearless and tough
woman(I wouldn't be surprised if she were in some ways). I
was also impressed that they depicted her as being black,
since indeed, it is quite possible that she was. Another
thing however, that was absurd, was showing Moses as
knocking down and killing that Egyptian slave guard out in
the open where everyone could see him when in reality he
did it when he thought noone was around to see him doing
so. And another thing that was really depressing here was
that the film's conception of God was very downplayed: when
Moses discovers the burning bush(in a cave, if I recall
correctly, when in the bible, it was all out in the open),
he hears - his own voice! This is one of the many absurd
ways in which the conception of God is downplayed, and it'd
ludicrous, since you can't be sure who's speaking in voice
or thought, God or Moses. And also, I don't see why, at the
end, when the Red Sea comes back together, they should have
to show Rameses being thrown up on rock instead of just
drowned, since as we all know, this is a cruel man who
asked for all the punishments he got. It should be noted
that the Ten Commandments wasn't a truly accurate
dramatization either, but it was still more faithful to the
biblical than this movie. On the bright side, there are
some good songs(although "Playing with the big boys" was a
lousy one), and yes, the film is worth watching, but it's
still a shame that they couldn't have been as bold as they
could have in telling the story.

3 and 1/2 stars to be precise. An excellent retelling of
the Exodus, albeit a condensed one. The flim proceeds
under the assumption that the viewer is familiar with the
Exodus. The voices are, for the most part, excellent with
Val Kilmer (Moses), Ralph Finnes (Ramses), and Patrick
Stewart (Seti) leading the way. However, Jeff Goldblum and
Sandra Bullock have really nothing to do as Moses'
siblings. Also, Martin Short and Steve Martin as Pharoh's
priests are a little grating. The songs (with the
exception of "Playing with the Big Boys") are superb,
especially "Through Heaven's Eyes" and the Acadamy Award
winning "When You Believe". The animation is excellent as
well.