Do not expect a Bible epic

Do not expect a Bible epic like “The Ten Commandments”. Do not watch if you expect a film for the faithful, every possible reference has been PC scrubbed.

Should you simply want to be entertained, you might be fast asleep before intermission.

Despite all the 21st Century technology  and CGI.

Christian Bale is not Moses and Joel Edgerton is no Ramses.

While I didn’t expect Charlton Heston who would probably God’s choice) and Yul Brynner who overacted the Pharaoh into a larger than life royal figure, perfect for the role and unforgettable.

Cecil B. de Mille delivered an epic in 1956 with 1956 technology that stands the time.

Ridley Scott on the other hand fabricated something that will be forgotten in less than a year.

It seems neither writers nor director had a target audience in mind. It won’t even get mentioned for the Oscars, it is not simply  a “lean back and munch popcorn” movie. And as I said it’s about as faithful to the original source material, as that other Bible flick with Russell Crowe.

Bottom line, don’t waste your money on a ticket.