An Epic

Rating: Null/10 (18 May 2003)

It is unfortunate that many viewers don't know the history of producing "Ben Hur".
Heston, is without a doubt the focal point of the story of the family of Hur, under the rule of Rome. Heston is at the pinnacle of his career here and Heston becomes the heart and soul of the Hollywood Roman Spectacles here.
The story was written by a civil war hero, Lew Wallace. The basis of the story of the family of Hur, is of power, injustice, revenge and forgiveness; it mirrors the same 'four horseman' of the American Civil War.
The Karl Tunberg's screen adaptation of classic, follows Wallace's novel rather well (In case you haven't read it) and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer's spectacular investment in extras and scenery create an epic Hollywood masterpiece.
Ben Hur is Cinema 101. If you've been stranded on a desert island, and need to catch up on life, then Ben Hur should be among the first ten films you watch.