When Heston wasn't shooting apes...

Rating: 6/10 (30 May 2008)

Certainly this is one of those old movies that just wowed audiences worldwide 50 years ago. The numbers of extras, costumes, budget, length of the movie made it seem very important. The awards were also numerous. However, I am coming from a different generation and I am not as sure about those awards.
In spite of that doubt, it does turn out to be a fairly good movie. But certainly not great. The length made it somewhat boring at times. I was on the edge of my seat for other long movies like LOTR, Star Wars, and Spider-Man. But when there wasn't something happening, it just droned on.
Heston puts on a great job and the chariot race was still excellent. Obviously the ship battle was green screened, but what do you expect from the 50s? CGI? Overall, its not bad. Worth at least one look from any movie goer. "B-"