Wholly Moses
Wholly Moses

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Wholly Moses

1980
Movie
103 min
English

Harvey and Zoey, two tourists in Israel, discover an ancient scroll about Herschel, the man who was almost Moses. Herschel receives the command from God to free his people from slavery, but Moses keeps getting all the credit.

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IMDb5.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes25%
Director: Gary WeisGenres: Comedy

Plot Summary

The film follows the story of Adam, an ordinary man who unexpectedly discovers he is the reincarnation of Adam from the Garden of Eden. Tasked with the monumental responsibility of being the new God, Adam struggles with the immense pressure and the divine duties thrust upon him. He attempts to manage humanity and its myriad of problems, often with chaotic and humorous results, as he navigates his newfound omnipotence.

Critical Reception

Wholly Moses received generally negative reviews from critics, with many finding its humor to be unfocused and its premise underdeveloped. Audiences also showed little interest, contributing to its poor box office performance. The film is often cited as a disappointment, particularly given its cast.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film suffers from a lack of clear direction and weak comedic timing.

  • Dudley Moore's performance, while earnest, cannot salvage the underdeveloped script.

  • The premise of a 'new God' is not fully explored, leading to a disjointed narrative.

Google audience: Audience reviews for Wholly Moses are scarce, but general sentiment indicates a disappointment with the film's humor and plot. Many viewers found the movie to be unfunny and forgettable, failing to live up to the potential of its comedic cast and unique concept.

Fun Fact

The film was originally conceived with a different title and a slightly altered premise, but underwent significant rewrites during its production phase.

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