11 Oscars Can't Be Wrong.

Rating: 10/10 (5 February 2009)

With 11 Oscars Ben Hur proved to be one of the most successful films of all time. It is a masterpiece film that will live forever among the greatest films of all time. In all honesty though this film is perfect in every way and has no flaws.
Refusing to go against his people, Judah Ben Hur sees his former childhood friend, Messala, send him to the gallows after an incident that was misunderstood. Separated from his mother and sister Judah vows to see them again as well as get revenge on Messala.
The acting in this movie is awesome. Charlton Heston puts forth the best performance of his career and won the Oscar for best actor. Very well deserved and I think this is the best performance by an actor in a film ever. Hugh Griffin won the Oscar for best supporting actor which I think is fine but if anything Jack Hawkins should have won it for his excellent portrayal of Quintos Arrius in this film. Stephen Boyd also gives an outstanding performance as the villain Messala. Messala is in my top ten for the greatest movie villains of all time.
The story is one that gets going and develops a great conflict for the protagonist. Watching Judah go through his struggles on his way to the gallows and in search for his family is something that will captivate audiences forever.
The music rules as well. Great music is always around in great films it seems.
The chariot race in this film is one of the best moments in motion picture history. I will never be tired of that scene and no other race scene in any other film compares with the chariot race. It is intense, exciting, and epic.
Also love the scene when Judah is rowing for the Roman Fleet in the bottom of the boat. The intense sea battle is way under rated and nearly as awesome as the chariot race in this film.
Perfect in every way including acting, music, and a great plot. One of the greatest movies of all time and one that I recommend to everyone forever.