Epic Entertainment

Rating: 8/10 (10 August 2008)

The story of a Jewish prince who lived in the time of Christ in Jerusalem becomes an impressive screen epic. Heston gives one of his best performances in the title role. Boyd makes a worthy rival as a Roman leader. Harareet's looks are better than her acting. Despite its excessive length, Wyler manages to keeps things moving at a nice pace for the most part. The justly famous chariot race is tremendously exciting. Unfortunately the film goes on for nearly an hour after the race and gets somewhat bogged down in switching focus to the story of Christ. The cinematography is sweeping and colorful and Rozsa's score is appropriately majestic.