"[20] Some Twitter users called for a boycott of the film. However Moses soon discovers his Hebrew parentage, and Ramses banishes him to the desert often a death sentence. Thedialogue is often cringe-worthy, as when a surly Moses tells God, Nice of you to come., Read more Exodus: How Ridley Scott Chose His 11-Year-Old Voice of God. They are a very close family. Other articles where Exodus: Gods and Kings is discussed: Christian Bale: in Ridley Scott's biblical epic Exodus: Gods and Kings (2014) and then portrayed an eccentric money manager in the black comedy The Big Short (2015), about the 2008 financial crisis. Producers: Ridley Scott, Peter Chernin, Jenno Topping, Michael Schaeffer, Mark Huffam CLICKon any topic to jump directly to it: Despite some significant changes to Moses' adult life, the basic setup for Exodus: Gods and Kings remains the same. After making their way through a dangerous mountain pass, Moses and the Hebrews arrive at the edge of the sea, uncertain about what to do. Moses is stunned at the revelation and leaves angrily; during which he is attacked by two guards whom he quickly kills. The Martian is a 2015 science fiction film directed by Ridley Scott and starring Matt Damon. He encounters a burning bush and a boy, a manifestation of the God of Abraham. The plagues are well crafted and menacing, but Scott makes sure there is a natural explanation to what happens. It is inspired by the biblical episode of the Exodus of the Hebrews from Egypt led by Moses and related in the Book of Exodus. "[61] Catherine Shoard of The Guardian gave 3 out of 5 stars and said, "Its impossible not to feel some awe at the spectacle, but more shocks would have helped see you through the two-and-a-half hour running time. Watch more Ridley Scott Explains Why He Made Exodus: Gods and Kings in New Featurette. In the scripture, Jochebedis brought-inasa wet nurse, butthe film does not directly address this aspect. Going east symbolizes going away from God. [21][22], More so, Forbes' Scott Mendelson said that the film did not need to be "whitewashed" and stated that "Even if we accept the argument that Moses had to be played by a world-renowned movie star and that in all likelihood that meant a white actor, I do not accept the idea that the rest of the main cast needed to be filled out with Caucasian actors of varying recognizability. In keeping with the film's more humane portrayal of Ramses, it isn't until the king's grief turns to rage, during the mummification of his dead son, that he decides to hunt Moses and the freed slaves down. The rest of the plagues play-out similarly to scripture with the death of Egyptian livestock, painful skin boils, athunderstorm of hail and fire, crop-devouring locusts, and perpetual darkness, before culminating in the death of every firstborn child acrossEgypt (save for the Hebrews that painted their doors with lamb blood). Ben Kendrick is the former Content Director (and current film critic) of Screen Rant, CBR, and Collider as well as host of Podcast X, the Screen Rant Underground, and Total Geekall podcast. Upon release of the Israelite people,Scott's adaptation takes a much speedier path to the Red Sea, while the scriptures assert that the Hebrews first plundered the Egyptians, who gave up their possessions in fear of further retribution from God, and then traveledinto the wilderness. . [33], On July 8, 2014, it was announced that Alberto Iglesias would be scoring the music for the film with additional music by Harry Gregson-Williams. Published Dec 12, 2014. Buildings and vineyards are burned. In the Old Testament, it is one of the most commonly used names for God. The film stars Christian Bale as Moses and Joel Edgerton as the Pharaoh with whom Moses speaks with in order to obtain the freedom of the Hebrew people from slavery in Egypt. When Miriam refuses to come clean, Moses intervenes andthe Pharaoh banishes both Moses as well as Miriam to uncertain death outside the walls of Memphis (the Egyptian capital). A significantly older Moses rides with the Ten Commandments close to him. Nevertheless, the turning point, where he electsto spill Egyptian blood in order to protect a Hebrew, remains somewhat the same. [41], The film was also denied release in the United Arab Emirates. This tortured family drama was performed much more persuasively in Gladiator by Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenixand Richard Harris. Ramses then banishes Moses to the desert. "[67] Alonso Duralde of The Wrap also gave a negative review and said, "If you're going into Exodus: Gods and Kings thinking that director Ridley Scott is going to give the Moses story anything we didn't already get from Cecil B. DeMille in two versions of The Ten Commandments, prepare to be disappointed."[68]. Safe and sound, the Hebrew people pull Moses from the water - whileRamses crawls onto thebeach to find his entire army destroyed or drowned when the watersreturned. NOTE: In the interest ofincludingdirect examples, weusedtheNRSV (New Revised StandardVersion) for any relevant citations. [9], VFX supervisor Peter Chiang supervised the film's visual effects. [38][39][40], In Morocco, the state-run Moroccan Cinema Centre (CCM) initially approved the film's screening, but officials banned it on the day before its premiere because of the personification of the voice of God. Still, Moses asks them to have faith, and the Israelites wade into the water as the Egyptians break through the mountains in view ofthe shore. It also compared Exodus to the 1956 film The Ten Commandments with its all-white cast and said, "The racial climate, number of black actors, and opportunities provided to them were very different in 1956, however. Is it not I, the Lord? Exodus: Gods and Kings is based on one of the most important stories in the Jewish and Christian traditions. Of course,Given that countless translations of Hebrew scripture exist, select comparisons between the movie and biblemay vary depending on translations/interpretations of the scriptures. The Hebrews then continue making their way to the promised land.Exodus: Gods and Kings Scenes : https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-v9MNQtvBaX_N1qRMr6vyQnse5m0Y3X5I do not own nor take credit for the clips uploaded here. Directed by Ridley Scott. Filming occurred primarily in Spain beginning in October 2013, with additional filming at Pinewood Studios in England. Moses'sister, Miriam (Tara Fitzgerald), follows behind the basket and, upon its discovery byPharaoh's daughter,Bithia (Hiam Abbass), Miriam helps persuade the princess to raise the child (andemploy her as well as Jochebedto care for him). At Mount Sinai, Moses transcribes the Ten Commandments which will be his replacement as the law when he dies. Moses is appalled by the horrific conditions the slaves must toil in. For anin-depth discussion of the film by the Screen Rant editors check back soon for ourExodus: Gods and Kingsepisodeof theSR Underground podcast. "[10] Author Brian Godawa responded, "It's accurate to portray Moses as an imperfect hero, so Christians won't take issue with that, but to be so extreme as to call him one of the most barbaric people in history, that sounds like he's going out of his way to distance himself from the very people youd think he wants to appeal to. After some of the film's dialogue had been edited, the film was subsequently approved for screening. Moses' birth mother is only shown at the time of his banishment (played by Anna Savva) - and her role in/outsidethe Egyptian court is not specified. is doubtful; and HID (2 Kings xvii 4) suffers not only from our ig-norance of the Egyptian, but also from an uncertainty . He frees his people from bondage and leads them to freedom. It concludes with him as an old man, riding in a cart with the Ark of the Covenant, as the Hebrew people wander in the desert. 1294-1279 BC) and ends with Moses ascending Mount Sinai . Early on, Scott'sMoses is prophesied to "wrestle" with God - a key idea on which the entire film is built. Malak has the exact temper of the Old Testament God who prevails in popular culture, but not in the minds and hearts of believers. Scott comes up with a somewhat more credible portrayal of how the Israelites managed to cross the sea before a monumental storm drowned the Egyptians. Several Middle Eastern officials disagreed, which helps explain some of the resistance Exodus: Gods and Kings faced as it attempted to roll out. From acclaimed director Ridley Scott (Gladiator, Prometheus) comes Exodus: Gods and Kings, the epic tale of one man's daring courage to take on an empire. 2:21-22). Ramses doesn't want to go, so Moses does. He surely succeeded. Unable to accept theplea, Ramsestries to kill Moses andthe pair are consumed by the wave, washing to their respective sides of the sea. And the plagues begin. The story of Moses rising up against the Pharaoh Ramses and leading hundreds of thousands of Hebrew slaves out of Egypt to freedom is one with which we're all extremely familiar. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. "[60] Reagan Gavin Rasquinha of The Times of India gave the film 4 out of 5 stars and said, "Exodus: Gods and Kings is 'spectacle' with a capital 'S' and in more ways than one, definitely epic. Playing-off the theme that Moses has "wrestled" with God, the boy asks the Hebrew if he agrees with the commandments - to which Moses replies that he wouldn't be carving the stones if he did not agree. He meets a young Joshua (Aaron Paul) and his father, Nun (Ben Kingsley), who tells Moses what he has suspected all along: Moses is not who he thinks he is. [28] Additional filming was scheduled at Pinewood Studios, England. Do you mean to kill me as you killed the Egyptian? Then Moses was afraid and thought, Surely the thing is known.. Exodus 32:27-29: He said to them, Thus says the Lord, the God of Israel, Put your sword on your side, each of you! Frustrated, Moses throws his sword into the sea and, after a humble appealto God, the waters begin to recede- slowly revealing the seafloor. Written by Adam Cooper, Bill Collage, Jeffrey Caine, Steven Zaillian. An early battle scene against the Hittites, modeled very closely on the climactic battle scene between Arabs and Turks in Lawrence of Arabia, suggests that Moses is the superior warrior, which prepares for his eventual banishment once Ramses succeeds his father on the throne. Terrified at what they are witnessing, and unsure that they'll make it across safely, the Hebrews express doubt in both Moses (as a leader) and God (as their creator). Setting . "It's not even that good a story," Moses grumbles early on in Ridley Scott 's " Exodus: Gods and Kings ," shortly after learning of the mysterious events that . When Ramesses threatens to cut off her arm, Moses intervenes saving her and confirms he is a Hebrew. 2023 The Hollywood Reporter, LLC. That night, all of Egypt's firstborn children die, including Ramesses's infant son. This sequence is visually thrilling. Furthermore, the text asserts that,despite agreeing to let the Hebrews leave, Ramses (as well as the Egyptian people)beganto second-guess the decision - and became enraged at the thought of the Israelites camping in the wilderness on the road to freedom. 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A High Priestess divines a prophecy from animal intestines, which she relates to Ramesses's father, Seti I. His work in the latter film earned Bale his third Oscar nomination. [55] The film has a score of 30% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 210 reviews, with an average rating of 5.00/10. Moses becomes a shepherd, marries Zipporah, and has a son, Gershom. With the deaths of the first-borns of the Egyptians, we get a hint, finally, of God's favor for the Hebrews when Moses tells Ramses quietly that none of the Hebrew children died that night. 2 Hours 30 Minutes. Ridley Scott publicly stated that he would be looking to natural causes for the miracles, including drainage from a tsunami for the parting of the Red Sea. He looked this way and that, and seeing no one he killed the Egyptian and hid him in the sand. The Red Sea reverts back, drowning the majority of the Egyptians who are still crossing. Learn more. The climactic chase to the Red Sea is equally spectacular. (:1-6) Evidence of God's Hand of Blessing Qualifying Ezra as a Leader. In Scripture and in DeMille's version, this is an epiphany, yes, but one where Moses "sees" God through his soul and is changed. Exodus: Gods and Kings is a 2014 epic biblical adventure drama film inspired by the biblical episode of the exodus of the Hebrews from Egypt led by Moses and related in the Book of Exodus . Exodus tries to be "Gladiator" and "The Ten Commandments" at one time, failing because one demands an aggressive main character and the other needs a person who loves and obeys God. Whilethe remaining Hebrews sprintto the other side, Moses and his generals, including Aaron and Joshua, prepare to hold-off the first wave of Pharaoh's army. Cinematographer Dariusz Wolski and production designer Arthur Max make impressive contributions, though some of the aerial shots of the Egyptian capital look a little too much like CGI-enhanced sets. Secondly, a lot of choices he makes in the details of the story will not go over well with the a large part of the target audience. He is a Hebrew. Starring: Ben Kingsley, Ben Mendelsohn, Christian Bale, Joel Edgerton, Sigourney Weaver. Nun gives Moses a cord that was on him when he was found floating in a basket as a baby. CGI produced the 180-foot wave, the horses, and the chariots. Notice any major differences that we didn't mention? After said meetings, Moses receives a message via Joshua that Nun is looking for him. Additional comment actions In their (very limited) defense, some older games like Metro: Exodus, Rise (?) It is all based on a translation of documents (books) passed down through generations of re-writes and embellished stories written in a time where true knowledge was scarce and the lack of a print press meant everything was written by hand by man. "Now after these things, in the reign of Artaxerxes king of Persia, there went up Ezra son of Seraiah, son of Azariah, son of Hilkiah, 2 son of Shallum, son of Zadok, son of Ahitub, 3 son of Amariah, son of . God plays with ten dice but they are never explained at all. The final 'Exodus: Gods and Kings' trailer is an anomaly because it's the first piece of marketing for the film that doesn't make us shake our heads in disbelief. First, I would like to address the naysayers and 'hate' reviews I've seen for this movie for being historically inaccurate. GARDEN OF EDEN: PROTOTYPE SANCTUARY 127 (4) The cosmic mountain was symbolically affiliated with the garden and temple. 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Instead of a series of separate events, Scott presents several of theplagues as a series of (somewhat)interconnected events - beginning with a horde of crocodiles that ruthlessly kill Egyptian fisherman before turning to cannibalism, bloodying the waters of the Nile. (5) The account of the earth's creation is closely con-nected with the Garden of Eden pericope and the temple. "[64] Jim Vejvoda of IGN said, "Director Ridley Scott gets lost in the desert at times in Exodus: Gods and Kings, his epic, but not entirely effective take on the story of Moses's journey from an Egyptian Royal to Hebrew leader. Exodus 14: 21,22: Then Moses stretched out his hand over the sea. Yet here, Moses is mired in mud, as if he had been hit on the head. "Exodus: Gods and Kings" is an epic, an adaptation of the biblical story of Moses leading the Israelites out of Egypt - his struggles to accept his destiny, and his inevitable conflict with the Egyptians. It was released in 2D, 3D, and IMAX 3D. Exodus: Gods and Kings is also believed to have been banned in Morocco, with reports suggesting that officials chose to cancel screenings the day before the movie was due to premiere.. Agence . Moses finds Nun in the prayer house where he informs him of his true lineage; he is the child of Hebrew parents who was sent by his sister Miriam to be raised by Pharaoh's daughter (he was born during the extermination of the Jewish heirs). The pass successfully slows the Pharaoh's pursuit, but upon arriving at the sea, Moses is no longer sure he's broughtthe Hebrews to a position on the coast where, in low tide, they would be able to cross. 1. You say this is not your fault. Without a doubt, there are plenty of other changes that we either did not include or may have missed - and encourage our readers to respectfully discuss those as well as the largerfilm in the comment section below. He said he came to the conclusion that the cord was probably a superstition that traces back to Kabbalah, the mystical interpretation of the Scriptures. People like these are supposed to act as God's representatives in this system. The Sydney Morning Herald also reported the online community's observations that the film gives a European profile to the Great Sphinx of Giza. In several scenes, Ramses is depicted in bed with many luxurious pillows. So, we will not release it in the UAE."[42]. [31] There were 400,000 humans depicted in total, with 30 to 40 people accompanying Bale while crossing the Red Sea and the rest being computer generated. Knowing that his mother,Queen Tuya (Sigourney Weaver) wants Moseskilled, Ramses hides a sword in his brother's pack - to protect him in the desert from hiredassassins. For our official thoughts on the quality of the filmmaker'sadaptation, read ourExodus: Gods and Kings reviewor check back soon for anExodusepisode of theScreen Rant Undergroundpodcast. These are the biggest differences between Exodus: Gods and Kings in comparison to the source texts. Exodus: Gods and Kings is a 2014 American biblical epic film directed and produced by Ridley Scott and written by Adam Cooper, Bill Collage, Jeffrey Caine, and Steven Zaillian. Bale garbles a few too many of his lines, but he has an imposing physical presence. Exodus: Gods and Kings Is a Terrible Movie - but You Should See It Anyway. Here the aging Pharaoh, played by John Turturro, prefers his adopted son Moses to his own son Ramses. [9] Christian Bale said of Moses, whom he portrayed, "I think the man was likely schizophrenic and was one of the most barbaric individuals that I ever read about in my life. So let's just see who's more effective at killing: You or me. Ramses is also fleshed out as a sensitive but insecure young man who, over time, becomes suspicious and arrogant. Moses, who refused to ever be humbled, ultimately surrenders to God. However Moses soon . The Israelites went into the sea on dry ground, the waters forming a wall for them on their right and on their left. But there's no clue to what drives him. [34], The film was released on the first weekend of December 4 and 5 on 6,462 screens and in markets such as South Korea, Mexico, Hong Kong, India. After Darren Aronofsky's bible story re-imagining, Noah, became one of the most divisive films of 2014 - ruffling the feathers of both religious viewers and hardcore cinephiles alike - the release of 20th Century Fox and director Ridley Scott's Moses movie,Exodus: Gods and Kings,was destined to carryanother wave of controversy into theaters. Here is the films most controversial choice, for God appears to Moses as a fierce child. The bible goads over the imperfections of man yet relies on man's interpretation (vis--vis; The Bible) to be factually accurate. Ramesses refuses to listen, insisting that freeing them is economically impossible. . Using state-of-the-art visual effects, this spectacular adventure brings new life to the story of Moses (Christian Bale) as he defies the . [20th Century Fox] Director: Ridley Scott. EXODUS: GODS AND KINGS is a great opportunity for those who love the story of Exodus to tell their friends and loved ones the rest of the story. However, the scriptures do not paint as pleasantof an ending. [48][50][51] At the end of its theatrical run, Spain proved to be the most successful country with $18.1 million followed by Russia, Brazil, France, and the UK. The savage crocodiles were not in the Old Testament, but as they attack humans as well as fish, they turn the Nile blood red, which is at least an ingenious explanation of how the river might have turned to blood. [47] In its third week, the film added $30.9 million from 39 markets and was still halted at number two behind The Battle of the Five Armies. Subscribe for full access to The Hollywood Reporter, Ridley Scott's rendering of the Book of Exodus serves up most of the spectacular highlights of the biblical tale. It is still God who forces the king's hand - not a newly-formed Hebrew fighting force. [17] Sigourney Weaver, Ben Kingsley, and John Turturro were then still negotiating about joining the cast. Though Moses tells the Hebrews to kill a lamb and brush blood on their doors, he barely explains why, though he does say that in years to come, we will remember the blood of these lambs. However, two Hebrews spies overhear Nun's story and report their discovery to the Viceroy. He takes this as the explanation for his visions, but the ending of the movie reveals the truth goes even deeper. Sour reviews unfounded. However, once outside the walls of Memphis, the film God does not lead the Hebrews to the Red Sea. But despite favoring a sword overtheiconic staff (not to mentionthe inclusion of a training montage and isolated moments of guerrilla warfare tactics), Scott still positionsGod's unrelenting siege over Egypt asthe catalyst forRamses' decision to free the Israelites. Send your thoughts to Letters to the Editor. Going west symbolizes moving toward God. There he defends the daughters of alocal priest, Jethro, from a band of disrespectful shepherds, and is subsequently invited to their home for dinner. Feel free to share themin the comments below! It's an indication that there will be a tremendous disconnect between Bales interpretation and the expectations of the market"[11] and suggested that Christians would not go to cinemas to see the film. As he exits Nun's dwelling, an Egyptian soldier attacks Moses, but Moses kills him. Movie Info. There is no gathering of families, no unleavened bread, no preparation for the journey. This drives a wedge between the couple, but Moses leaves anyway. "Ramses has more compassion than this character," Adlerstein said. Exodus: Gods and Kings grossed $65 million in the U.S. and Canada and $203 million in other territories for a worldwide total of $268.2 million. It is a reflection of Scott as a recovering atheist who is agnostically struggling with materialism and the possibility of the Divine. [19][20] Four white actors were cast to play the Hebrew and Egyptian lead characters: Christian Bale as Moses, Joel Edgerton as Ramses II, Sigourney Weaver as Queen Tuya, and Aaron Paul as Joshua. By Ben Kendrick. Moses is certainly the central character in the story, but he is not like any Moses we have seen before. He is a member of the Denver Film Critics Society as well as the Online Film Critics Society - with work referenced, cited, or syndicated on CNN, Wikipedia, Huffington Post, Rotten Tomatoes, IMDB, Yahoo, and Business Insider, among others. [18], The Sydney Morning Herald and Christian Today reported that the casting of white actors in the lead roles was being criticized. She tells the two men of the prophecy, in which "a leader" (either Moses or Ramesses) will be "saved" and the savior "will someday lead." "[63] Justin Chang of Variety said, "Some may well desire a purer, fuller version of the story, one more faithful to the text and less clearly shaped by the demands of the Hollywood blockbuster. The critical consensus states, "While sporadically stirring, and suitably epic in its ambitions, Exodus: Gods and Kings can't quite live up to its classic source material. Exodus: Gods and Kings is a 2014 biblical epic film directed and produced by Ridley Scott and written by Adam Cooper, Bill Collage, Jeffrey Caine, and Steven Zaillian.The film stars Christian Bale, Joel Edgerton, John Turturro, Aaron Paul, Ben Mendelsohn, Sigourney Weaver, and Ben Kingsley.It is inspired by the biblical episode of the Exodus of the Hebrews from Egypt led by Moses and related . After ending Season 3 with a shocker, fans . This Egyptian saga is not quite in the same league, but it confirms the director's flair for widescreen imagery. Perhaps Scott and the four writers of the script (Adam Cooper, Bill Collage, Jeffrey Caine, Steven Zaillian) don't think the contemporary audience can understand spiritual struggles and challenges, mystery and miracles, without the blatant assault on the senses of cinematic military conflict. [3] The film earned $8.7 million on its opening day (including previews) in the United States. 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