Prince of Egypt Movie Review.

Title: The Prince of Egypt.
Voice Talents: Val Kilmer {Moses}, Ralph Fiennes {Ramses 3rd}, Michelle Pfeiffer {Zipporah}, Sandra Bullock {Miriam}, Jeff Goldblum {Aaron}, Patrick Stewart {Pharaoh Seti 1st}, Danny Glover {Jethro}, Helen Mirren {Queen Tuya}, Steve Martin {Hotep}, and Martin Short {Huy}.
Released: 1998.
Gene: Animated, Classic, Retelling, Biblical, Musical.
Plot: Raised as a prince of Egypt, Moses has led a good life. He and his brother Ramses are best friends and Moses is notorious for getting his more responsible older brother into and back out of trouble. The boys enter the story in dramatic style and wreck a temple when their good natured chariot race goes too far. Criticized for being the “weak link,” Ramses leaves in a huff and we are allowed a glimpse of the brothers’ non-competitive relationship. In the midst of their goofing around, they completely forgot about a banquet their father is holding and arrive late but in time for Pharaoh to pass his power to his son. As a gift, a desert-girl is presented to Ramses who gives her to Moses. Zipporah has no desire to be held against her will and escapes, Moses follows her through the city and sees her to the gate then meets, for the first time since he was an infant, Miriam and Aaron, his older siblings.

Refusing to believe the truth of his birth but knowing, deep down, that it is true, Moses becomes unusually thoughtful and sees with new eyes the suffering of his people. When he comes across a slave-driver beating one of the Hebrew slaves, Moses kills the Egyptian and flees for his life out into the desert. There, he is rescued by Jethro and his daughters, the eldest of whom is none other than the fiery strong-willed Zipporah who at first tolerates him and then falls in love with him. They’re married and live a happy life till one day, a bush is found by Moses that is surrounded by fire but which doesn’t burn the bush. God speaks to him and sends him back to Egypt to deliver His people from Pharaoh and lead them out of bondage.
Likes/Dislikes: Using colors, music and skillful drawing, the story of Moses is brought to life. While some artistic license is used, the story sticks to the Biblical account and is a masterpiece. Very highly recommended.
Rated: PG. My rating; G.
Date Report Written: August 6, 2010.