Exodus: Gods and Kings
Exodus: Gods and Kings

Exodus: Gods and Kings

2014Movie150 minEnglish

The defiant leader Moses rises up against the Egyptian Pharaoh Ramses, setting 400,000 slaves on a monumental journey of escape from Egypt and its terrifying cycle of deadly plagues.

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IMDb6.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes30%
Metacritic52/100
Google Users61%
Director: Ridley ScottGenres: Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Action

Plot Summary

Moses is born a Hebrew slave but raised as an Egyptian prince alongside his brother, Ramses. When Moses discovers his true heritage, he is cast out of Egypt and receives a divine command to liberate his people from slavery. He returns to confront Ramses and lead the Hebrews on a perilous journey across the desert, facing plagues and divine wrath along the way.

Critical Reception

Exodus: Gods and Kings received mixed reviews from critics. While some praised Ridley Scott's directorial vision, the visual effects, and Christian Bale's performance, many criticized the film for its historical inaccuracies, pacing issues, and underdeveloped characters. Audience reception was also divided, with some appreciating the epic scale and others finding it lacking in emotional depth.

What Reviewers Say

  • Visually grand but narratively flawed, failing to deliver a compelling Moses story.
  • Criticized for a lack of emotional resonance and historical authenticity.
  • Praise for Ridley Scott's direction and epic scope, but often overshadowed by narrative weaknesses.

Google audience: Audiences were divided, with some appreciating the film's visual spectacle and action sequences. However, many found the storytelling to be uninspired and the character portrayals unconvincing, leading to a lukewarm reception overall.

Fun Fact

Director Ridley Scott initially wanted to cast a different actor as Moses, but changed his mind after seeing Christian Bale's performance in 'The Dark Knight Rises'.

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2 reviews
Per Gunnar Jonsson

Per Gunnar Jonss...

This movie was rather disappointing as far as I am concerned. The original story has been rewritten rather drastically. This in itself do not bother me too much. I am not one of those fanatics that get a fart stuck the wrong way if someone ...
Reno

Reno

This is a well known story and I have also seen the '56 movie 'The Ten Commandments'. So in this film could not foresee the modification, but it did in a slight manner like the later 'Noah' movie. The best part was the visuals, the graphics...