The Israelite Elders use a symbol, and we have no idea if it means anything. Ramesses and his army continue the pursuit, but Moses stays behind to confront them. Egyptian Princes Moses and Ramses are raised together as brothers. Sigourney Weaver is completely wasted as Ramses conniving mother, and Breaking Bads Aaron Paul barely registers in the underwritten role of Joshua. I upload the videos for entertainment purposes only. In December 2014, Exodus: Gods and Kings, starring Christian Bale and directed by Ridley Scott will be the latest Hollywood film that twists and distorts a Biblical story.Based on the account of the Exodus from the Old Testament, Exodus: Gods and Kings is riddled with Biblical and historical inaccuracies, false doctrine, racial miscasting and a theology that de-emphasizes God, sin and the . He's not into freedom, compassion or justice -- just into forcing compliance through demonstrations of power. She tells the two men of the prophecy, in which "a leader" (either Moses or Ramesses) will be "saved" and the savior "will someday lead." But on its own grand, imperfect terms, Exodus: Gods and Kings is undeniably transporting, marked by a free-flowing visual splendor that plays to its creator's unique strengths: Given how many faith-based movies are content to tell their audiences what to think or feel, it's satisfying to see one whose images alone are enough to compel awestruck belief. The text version of God ismore present throughout the event, while alsodemandingdirect involvementfrom Moses and Aaron (as mentioned, the brothers actively change the rivers, lakes, and pools of the land into blood). Visit Ben Kendrick's website for info on his fiction work, follow him on Twitter @benkendrick, or check out what he's doing now over at Rise at Seven. However, one Hebrew woman, Jochebed, refuses and places her son, Moishe, in a basket, floating him downstream - so that an Egyptianmightdiscover and spare the child. In the film, Moseskills (but does not bother to hide) two Egyptian guards that weremercilessly beating a Hebrew, but returns to Egypt anyway, hoping that his conversation with Nun (and rumors of his true heritage) never resurface. So let's just see who's more effective at killing: You or me. [31] He said that "Ridley wanted to convey the sense that everything could be natural phenomenon, like an eclipse or tsunami, not just someone waving a stick at the sea. In the text, Moses leads his flock to Horeb (the Mountain of God), where, inside a cavern, he is drawn bythe sight of a burning bush, sees an Angel in the flames, and hears the voice ofGod. [21][22], More so, Forbes' Scott Mendelson said that the film did not need to be "whitewashed" and stated that "Even if we accept the argument that Moses had to be played by a world-renowned movie star and that in all likelihood that meant a white actor, I do not accept the idea that the rest of the main cast needed to be filled out with Caucasian actors of varying recognizability. But the long middle section is a rousing good show. When Ramses finally commands the people to go, they slowly plod forth, by now 400,000 strong. 25:8, 9. [18], The Sydney Morning Herald and Christian Today reported that the casting of white actors in the lead roles was being criticized. Exodus: Gods and Kings is a book about the journey of the Israelites out of Egypt. A numbing and soulless spectacle of 3-D, computer-generated imagery run amok, Ridley Scott's "Exodus: Gods and Kings" presents an enduring tale by pummeling us over the head with it. (6) Cherubim, or heavenly beings, function as guard-ians of the garden and the temple. explained away the Angel of Death that killed Ramses kid . Using his military skills, Moses trains the slaves and leads them in an insurgency, prompting Ramesses to retaliate harshly. Exodus 14: 21,22: Then Moses stretched out his hand over the sea. Safe and sound, the Hebrew people pull Moses from the water - whileRamses crawls onto thebeach to find his entire army destroyed or drowned when the watersreturned. Exodus: Gods and Kings is this century's answer to Cecil B. DeMille 's The Ten Commandments, but it already looks to be more controversial than that pious 1956 opus. Film Director Ridley Scott's re-telling of the history of Moses and the Exodus has just been released for viewing in cinemas throughout the UK. [31] For the hailstorm scene, the special effects team built 30 special cannons that would fire polymer balls to bounce and shatter with the same characteristics as an ice ball. Unfortunately for Moses,a pair of spies overheard themeeting with Nun and report back to the corrupt Viceroy HegepofPithom (a character that does not appear at all in Hebrew scripture). When Miriam refuses to come clean, Moses intervenes andthe Pharaoh banishes both Moses as well as Miriam to uncertain death outside the walls of Memphis (the Egyptian capital). The Hebrew word elohim means "God" or "god.". However, once outside the walls of Memphis, the film God does not lead the Hebrews to the Red Sea. [31] Shooting lasted 74 days. Starring: Ben Kingsley, Ben Mendelsohn, Christian Bale, Joel Edgerton, Sigourney Weaver. Later on, Moses is carving out the Ten Commandments onto a slab of stone. Upon Moses threatening Ramesses's life, Ramesses orders Moses's death, as well as killing random Hebrew families until Moses is found. The savage crocodiles were not in the Old Testament, but as they attack humans as well as fish, they turn the Nile blood red, which is at least an ingenious explanation of how the river might have turned to blood. "[59] Peter Travers of Rolling Stone was positive toward the film and said, "Exodus is a biblical epic that comes at you at maximum velocity but stays stirringly, inspiringly human. Instead of a series of separate events, Scott presents several of theplagues as a series of (somewhat)interconnected events - beginning with a horde of crocodiles that ruthlessly kill Egyptian fisherman before turning to cannibalism, bloodying the waters of the Nile. The rest of the plagues play-out similarly to scripture with the death of Egyptian livestock, painful skin boils, athunderstorm of hail and fire, crop-devouring locusts, and perpetual darkness, before culminating in the death of every firstborn child acrossEgypt (save for the Hebrews that painted their doors with lamb blood). There is no gathering of families, no unleavened bread, no preparation for the journey. [17] Sigourney Weaver, Ben Kingsley, and John Turturro were then still negotiating about joining the cast. As word spreads of his actions, Moses runs away from Egypt - and King Seti"sought to kill him". Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for Exodus - Gods and Kings at Amazon.com. Four writers Adam Cooper, Bill Collage, Jeffrey Caineand Oscar winner Steven Zaillian are credited with the screenplay, and they havent been able to craft an elegant narrative from the biblical text. EXODUS: GODS AND KINGS Clip - "A Journey Into The Desert" (2014).Most Popular Movie Clips -- https://bit.ly/3aqFfcgPLOT: The defiant leader Moses rises up ag. The film opens with Pharaoh, or Seti (John Turturro), giving almost identical swords to his son, Ramses (Joel Edgerton), and his nephew, Moses (Christian Bale). The boycommissions Moses to free the Hebrews; but later, Moses doubts whether his vision was real - or simply a hallucination caused byhis injuries. [37], Exodus was banned in Egypt. By Ben Kendrick. Of course,Given that countless translations of Hebrew scripture exist, select comparisons between the movie and biblemay vary depending on translations/interpretations of the scriptures. The section of the poem on the departure of the pagan gods also situates the nativity against the backdrop of world history. Do you mean to kill me as you killed the Egyptian? Then Moses was afraid and thought, Surely the thing is known.. 1955, 489f.) The phrase "the day of the Lord" usually describes an eschatological day, but that is not its meaning here as is clear from what follows (v. 9; cf. The go-to source for comic book and superhero movie fans. Watch more Ridley Scott Explains Why He Made Exodus: Gods and Kings in New Featurette. Unlike the DeMille rendering, this one does not begin at the beginning but plunges us into the middle of the action, with Moses (Christian Bale) as an adult in the royal court. The next major problem for me was the Passover. [9], VFX supervisor Peter Chiang supervised the film's visual effects. Exodus: Gods and Kings grossed $65 million in the U.S. and Canada and $203 million in other territories for a worldwide total of $268.2 million. Following his father's death, Ramses is an equally cruel and unreasonable figure. Moses is horrified to learn from God that the tenth plague will be the death of all firstborn children but follows through with the plan, instructing the Hebrews to protect themselves by covering their doors with lambs' blood. Instead, Scott presents Moses as the primary decision-maker onthe journey to the Red Sea. Moses and Ramses were brought up together and are like brothers. Exodus: Gods and Kings is a 2014 American biblical epic film directed and produced by Ridley Scott and written by Adam Cooper, Bill Collage, Jeffrey Caine, and Steven Zaillian. Follow me on Twitter @benkendrickfor future ending explained posts, as well as movie, TV, and gaming news. Spectacularly filmed and intermittently well acted, though not quite as much campy fun as the DeMille version, the picture looks likely to attract a substantial audience even if some religious leaders voice protests. It is still God who forces the king's hand - not a newly-formed Hebrew fighting force. First, I would like to address the naysayers and 'hate' reviews I've seen for this movie for being historically inaccurate. "[61] Catherine Shoard of The Guardian gave 3 out of 5 stars and said, "Its impossible not to feel some awe at the spectacle, but more shocks would have helped see you through the two-and-a-half hour running time. Notice any major differences that we didn't mention? Reluctant to cast his "brother" out, and with no proof to outright validate the Viceroy's claims, Ramses tests Moses' allegiance by threatening to amputate Miriam's arm. [5][6] On March 27, 2014, the studio changed the title of the film from Exodus to Exodus: Gods and Kings. Sour reviews unfounded. Several Middle Eastern officials disagreed, which helps explain some of the resistance Exodus: Gods and Kings faced as it attempted to roll out. After making their way through a dangerous mountain pass, Moses and the Hebrews arrive at the edge of the sea, uncertain about what to do. Moses then leads the Hebrews through Midian, where he reunites with his family. The religious culture of the Greeks has come to an end. Furthermore, the text asserts that,despite agreeing to let the Hebrews leave, Ramses (as well as the Egyptian people)beganto second-guess the decision - and became enraged at the thought of the Israelites camping in the wilderness on the road to freedom. I wonder if it's not another superstition related to a misinterpretation of Kabbalah -- otherwise, I have no idea what this motif means. All credit goes to the creatorsowners. Here the aging Pharaoh, played by John Turturro, prefers his adopted son Moses to his own son Ramses. Terrified at what they are witnessing, and unsure that they'll make it across safely, the Hebrews express doubt in both Moses (as a leader) and God (as their creator). He meets a young Joshua (Aaron Paul) and his father, Nun (Ben Kingsley), who tells Moses what he has suspected all along: Moses is not who he thinks he is. [33], On July 8, 2014, it was announced that Alberto Iglesias would be scoring the music for the film with additional music by Harry Gregson-Williams. Someone at the screening said Scott wanted to make a different movie than those that came before, including "Prince of Egypt" in 1998. It is a reflection of Scott as a recovering atheist who is agnostically struggling with materialism and the possibility of the Divine. [36] It was released in the United Kingdom on December 26. The film was also banned in Egypt and in the United Arab Emirates for "historical inaccuracies". Like the other elements of the tabernacle, this east gate of the court was rich with meaning. Scott comes up with a somewhat more credible portrayal of how the Israelites managed to cross the sea before a monumental storm drowned the Egyptians. Conversely, afterhis initial trepidation, the Moses depicted in scripture neverquestions his role in God's campaign against Egypt. If you've already seen the movie (or do not mind being SPOILED), read on for our breakdown of this new interpretation of Exodus, as well as info to helpcasual moviegoers understandanydifferences betweenGods and Kingsand its biblicalsource material. "[65], On the negative side, Scott Mendelson of Forbes criticized the film for being too "dark" and "gritty", saying that the film lacked in humor and excitement, offering little nuance and little artistic interpretation beyond hitting the expected goal posts. There is gradation to the plagues, first affecting convenience and property, rather than inflicting pain or loss of life. This isn't to say that Ramses is in the right, and Scott still portraysthe Pharaoh as a greedy and self-centered ruler; however, Exodus: Gods and Kingsalso highlights the challenges of Ramses'predicament: the Egyptiangods (source of his birthright) werenot responding - while the Hebrew god was terrorizing the Egyptian people withonehorrifying(and deadly) plague after another. They are a very close family. Exodus: Directed by Logan Stone. A graduate of the New Schools Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing program, Ben has been passionate about movies ever since standing in line for a midnight showing of Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade when he was eight years-old. I use the word "attempt" because the film is an artistic extrapolation of the scriptural texts that shows the obvious and makes up or simply leaves out what the filmmakers don't seem to be able to grasp or think is important. Bale garbles a few too many of his lines, but he has an imposing physical presence. Who makes them mute or deaf, seeing or blind? After unknowingly raising a Hebrew in his own royal family, Seti quickly turns on Moses - followingtheaforementioned murder of an Egyptian soldier. But there's no clue to what drives him. 1. Constable: "The day of the Lord" is any day in which God acts in a dramatic way in history. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Exodus shines in its magnificence. See more Hollywoods 19 Most Dramatic Big-Screen Transformations, Cast: Christian Bale, Joel Edgerton, Ben Kingsley, Sigourney Weaver, John Turturro, Ben Mendelsohn, Maria Valverde, Golshifteh Farahani, Indira Varma, Hiam Abbass [54] The film veered creatively from the Bible and Scott's honesty about his own atheist beliefs did not help appeal to a potential audience of believers. CGI produced the 180-foot wave, the horses, and the chariots. It concludes with him as an old man, riding in a cart with the Ark of the Covenant, as the Hebrew people wander in the desert. [43][44] The film topped the box office during its opening weekend with $24.1 million. Moses meets with the slave elders to see if the slaves are planning on sedition as claimed by the Viceroy. Moses' birth mother is only shown at the time of his banishment (played by Anna Savva) - and her role in/outsidethe Egyptian court is not specified. It is one of the most startling and profound mystical moments in Scripture. For our official thoughts on the quality of the filmmaker'sadaptation, read ourExodus: Gods and Kings reviewor check back soon for anExodusepisode of theScreen Rant Undergroundpodcast. As a result, he makes the choice to lead the Hebrews through amountain pass that he had never traveled himself, hopingthat Ramses' chariots would notfit through the narrow and twisty trail. 2 Hours 30 Minutes. To help encourage Moses, God revealsthree different wonders - wonders that Moses can use to convince the Pharaoh, among others, that he actually was sent by God (for example:transforminghis staff into a living snake). Similarly, the 2014 movietakes a number of liberties with Moses' calling - as well as his overarching relationship with God. As for how Moses comes to be banished from Egypt, the scriptureneverpinpoints a specific moment whenhis true heritage is revealed to him, whereasthe film inserts an entirely fabricated intervention - specifically a meeting with Hebrew slave, Nun (Ben Kingsley), who outright tells Mosesthe backstory. That is not what God is about, nor the story. If that title doesn't give it away as a bad movie, I don't know what else will (because there are no gods or kings in the story lol). A Friendly Overview of Every Book of the Bible Reading the Bible can be intimidating. Meanwhile, a priestess predicts that someone will save the leader's life and will become the leader. The critical consensus states, "While sporadically stirring, and suitably epic in its ambitions, Exodus: Gods and Kings can't quite live up to its classic source material. "Exodus: Gods and Kings," rated PG-13, is now playing in theaters in 3-D and 2-D. Main cast: Christian Bale (Moses), Joel Edgerton (Ramses), John . [48], The highest openings came from Russia ($8 million),[49] Brazil ($6.68 million), South Korea ($6.2 million), Mexico ($5.4 million), France ($5.35 million), the UK ($4.25 million), Spain ($3.7 million), and Germany ($3.64 million). We breakdown the story of Moses in 'Exodus: Gods and Kings' and compare any differences in Ridley Scott's 2014 movie to its source material - Hebrew bible scriptures. [53] They praised its acting performances and technical achievements, but criticized its pacing, thin screenwriting, and lack of character development. NOTE: In the interest ofincludingdirect examples, weusedtheNRSV (New Revised StandardVersion) for any relevant citations. The film portrays both Seti and Ramses in a slightlymore positive light. It also compared Exodus to the 1956 film The Ten Commandments with its all-white cast and said, "The racial climate, number of black actors, and opportunities provided to them were very different in 1956, however. Conversely, the film's God often leaves Moses in the dark, whilealso requiring less direct action from Moses (and Aaron) in the actual plagues - positioningthe brothers as little more than messengersthroughout the majority of God's assault. "[11] The CEO of Faith-Driven Consumer, Chris Stone, criticized Bale's comments, "There's nothing in the biblical history that supports that. Years later, Moses is injured in a rockslide. GARDEN OF EDEN: PROTOTYPE SANCTUARY 127 (4) The cosmic mountain was symbolically affiliated with the garden and temple. . By Justin Chang. The pass successfully slows the Pharaoh's pursuit, but upon arriving at the sea, Moses is no longer sure he's broughtthe Hebrews to a position on the coast where, in low tide, they would be able to cross. The film stars Christian Bale, Joel Edgerton, John Turturro, Aaron Paul, Ben Mendelsohn, Sigourney Weaver, and Ben Kingsley. Moses returns home where soon after Seti dies, and Ramesses becomes the new Pharaoh (Ramesses II). This information leads Moses to a confrontation with Ramses; his adoptive mother, Bithia (Hiam Abbass); and Miriam (Tara Fitzgerald) that leads Moses back to Nun, who explains more. He frees his people from bondage and leads them to freedom. While recovering, Moses reveals his past to Zipporah and reveals what God has asked him to do. The Hollywood Reporter is a part of Penske Media Corporation. The story of Exodus: Gods and Kings are important because it shows the power of faith. Director Ridley Scott's most recent epic, "Exodus: Gods and Kings," attempts to tell the biblical story of Moses from about the time he learns he is a Hebrew until he receives the Ten Commandments . 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[31], In an interview for Access Hollywood, Scott claimed there is a "final" version of the film 4 hours long. The end of Exodus: Gods and Kings Show how Moses's leadership helps build a lasting kingdom for Israel. While some filmgoers have been intrigued by the idea of a swords and sandals epic centered on one of the bible's most well-known leaders, others have balked at images depicting abearded Christian Bale wielding an ornate sword - rather than a staff. Spectacularly filmed and . Inseveral occasions, Moses outright argues with the boy, calling God out for not being involved enough as well as questioning the severity of key plagues that God inflicts upon the Egyptian people. 1294-1279 BC) and ends with Moses ascending Mount Sinai . Development on the film was first announced by Scott in June 2012. But while these events are integral to the biblical story, they come off here as the worst kind of anticlimax. Moses'sister, Miriam (Tara Fitzgerald), follows behind the basket and, upon its discovery byPharaoh's daughter,Bithia (Hiam Abbass), Miriam helps persuade the princess to raise the child (andemploy her as well as Jochebedto care for him). Edgerton is competent, but we miss the hammy exuberance of DeMilles Ramses, Yul Brynner. Kartik Aaryan spots himself at London airport! The film was released on December 12, 2014 by 20th Century Fox, to generally negative reviews; critics praised the visual effects and cast performances, but criticized its inaccuracy to the source material and the whitewashing in the film. T his week, big-budget Hollywood epic Exodus: Gods and Kings was banned in Egypt.. "It gives a Zionist view of history and contains historical inaccuracies and that's why we have decided to . It would be easy to go on and on with what was missing or remade in Scott's image, but this probably would not be as helpful as encouraging people to go back to the Scriptures and read the Book of Exodus, imagining for themselves the mystery of how things may have happened. In the scripture, there is no direct mention of Moses serving in the Egyptian army, training as a warrior, or even carrying a sword - meaning thatScott definitely took liberties with his battle-hardened version. Other articles where Exodus: Gods and Kings is discussed: Christian Bale: in Ridley Scott's biblical epic Exodus: Gods and Kings (2014) and then portrayed an eccentric money manager in the black comedy The Big Short (2015), about the 2008 financial crisis. The defiant leader Moses rises up against Egyptian Pharaoh Ramses II, setting six hundred thousand slaves on a monumental journey of escape from Egypt and its terrifying cycle of deadly plagues. The first part of the movie cribs rather shamelessly from Gladiator, which began by sketching the rivalry between the emperors son and his favorite warrior. Later on, Moses is carving out the Ten Commandments onto a slab of stone. He explained during an interview while promoting Exodus: Gods and Kings: . When Ramses becomes pharaoh, Moses is his most-trusted adviser. It barely concedes the miraculous. But his destiny calls when he comes upon the famous burning bush and is approached by God to lead his people out of slavery. Exodus 23:19 house The "Holy Tent" where the people went to meet with God. Filming occurred primarily in Spain beginning in October 2013, with additional filming at Pinewood Studios in England. Exodus 7:1-4:The Lord said to Moses, See, I have made you like God to Pharaoh, and your brother Aaron shall be your prophet. From the mud, he sees a burning bush with a young boy, Malak (Isaac Andrews), who talks about the suffering of the Hebrew people. Yet, when elements of the vision begin to appear in his real life, Moses becomes convinced that he truly has been entrusted with the responsibilityof liberating the Israelites - and leaves his son and wife behind, promising to return once the task is accomplished. Upon release of the Israelite people,Scott's adaptation takes a much speedier path to the Red Sea, while the scriptures assert that the Hebrews first plundered the Egyptians, who gave up their possessions in fear of further retribution from God, and then traveledinto the wilderness. Exodus: Gods and Kings is playing in both 2D and 3D theaters, but whether the premium charge is worthwhile will be up to the viewer. [31] In close-up shots of people fleeing across the sea bed, the filmmakers used the beach's real waters. If you are familiar with the Book of Exodus, you can see that Scott's version follows the narrative in broad strokes but not closely, and in fact makes some changes. 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