The Ten Commandments (50th Anniversary Collection)

Buy This Item The Ten Commandments (50th Anniversary Collection) by Paramount  Available from Amazon  $14.99  on 8-9-2008     For sheer pageantry and spectacle, few motion pictures can claim to equal the splendor of Cecil B. DeMille's 1956 remake of his epic The Ten Commandments. Filmed in Egypt and the Sinai with one of the biggest sets ever constructed for a motion picture, this version tells the story of the life of Moses (Charlton Heston), once favored in the Pharaoh's (Yul Brynner) household, who turned his back on a privileged life to lead his people to freedom. With a rare on-screen introduction by Cecil B. DeMille himself, this unforgettable movie experience is enhanced by a Dolby surround stereo soundtrack. Reader Reviews Cecil B. DeMille's "The Ten Commandments" is truly a film of Biblical proportions. At 220 minutes long, the film takes the better part of 2+ hours getting to the story of Moses' leading his people to freedom. But once it gets to this point, it is a truly magnificent film. While the first portion of the film is slow at times, the fantastic cast, led by the always-fantastic Charlton Heston, the lavish sets and visual effects, and Elmer Bernstein's fantastic score make up for a lot, delivering a truly powerful film experience. The three-disc 50th Anniversary DVD of the film presents the film with spectacular picture and sound, and with some fine extras. Among these extras is DeMille's 1923 silent-film of "The Ten Commandments," which is a rare treat as well, for the most part. Fans of this epic film will want this in their collections. Movie/DVD Grade: B+

The Ten Commandments (50th Anniversary Collection) Available from Amazon Price: $14.99 Updated on 8-9-2008.

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