The Ten Commandments
The Ten Commandments

Movie spotlight

The Ten Commandments

2001
Movie
119 min
French

The Ten Commandments is a French musical comedy

Insights

IMDb6.0/10
Director: Robert DornhelmGenres: Drama, History, Adventure

Plot Summary

This ambitious miniseries chronicles the life of Moses, from his humble beginnings as an outcast to his rise as a prophet and leader. It depicts his journey of faith, his confrontation with the Pharaoh, and the epic exodus of the Israelites from Egypt, culminating in the receiving of the Ten Commandments.

Critical Reception

The 2000 miniseries 'The Ten Commandments' received a mixed to positive reception. While praised for its grand scale, production values, and performances, particularly from Ben Kingsley and Richard Harris, some critics noted that it sometimes struggled to balance historical epic with intimate character development. Audience reception was generally favorable, appreciating the adaptation of the biblical story.

What Reviewers Say

  • Visually impressive with grand set pieces.

  • Strong performances from veteran actors elevate the narrative.

  • A faithful, though sometimes lengthy, adaptation of the biblical account.

Google audience: Information on Google user reviews for this specific miniseries is not readily available.

Fun Fact

Despite being a miniseries, it was filmed with a cinematic scope and on a significant budget for television at the time, aiming for a grand visual spectacle.

AI-generated overview · Verify ratings on official sources

Community Critic Reviews

No critic reviews have been posted yet. Be the first to share your thoughts.

My Review

TMDB Reviews

No TMDB reviews are available yet for this title.

Video Reviews

No video reviews found for this title yet.