Words cannot accurately describe it.

Rating: 9/10 (7 December 2007)

Recently I had the chance to view this film for a film review class I am taking. Prior to seeing it, I had heard many good things about the movie. It did not disappoint.
The cast was phenomenal as was the direction. Visually, I loved watching many scenes unfold before my eyes, and I had trouble tearing my gaze away. Perhaps my favorite sequence was the famous chariot race. I will not go into too much detail, but it did not disappoint.
I wish more movies were like this one. By this I mean that Ben-Hur has substance behind it. Some movies seem made just to blow stuff up, but this one has a depth that I do not feel in many movies. I felt wonder, and awe and I was struck by many powerful moments. A large reason I gave it an 8/10 is because I think a 10 is given out way to easily. This was a great movie, but not quite 10 material. Still, I love it all the same.