The Ten Commandments

One of the greatest movies ever made is now one of the best looking blu-rays! This new 70th anniversary remaster is absolutely stunning with some of the best picture and audio I have ever experienced with a movie this old. Also the commentary track with the historian is very engrossing and worth a listen. They just don't make massive movies like this anymore!

Absolutely the BEST movie ever made. If this goes not convince you of the poer of our God, nothing will. Pefect music, acting, and effects. Based on true and provable bible events.

I will be watching this movie every Easter from now on. I didn't even realize that I watched this as a child until I was telling my mom that I was watching it during Easter and she was like we used to watch that during Easter every year. It prompted me to watch all of his Faith movies

Due to community guidelines that by Amazon, you’re not allowed to put your true feelings in the reviews. I have always loved this movie. Not sure why you still have to pay for a movie that is around 60 years old

This is a timeless classic that never loses its impact. The storytelling is powerful, and the production quality—especially for its time—is truly impressive. The performances are strong and memorable, bringing the biblical story to life in a meaningful and engaging way. It’s not just entertaining, but also deeply inspiring and thought-provoking. I appreciate how faithfully it presents the story while still being cinematic and emotionally compelling. It’s a movie I can watch more than once and still take something new from each time. Pros: Powerful and inspiring storytelling Strong performances Faithful and meaningful depiction Timeless classic Cons: Longer runtime (but worth it) Overall: A must-watch, especially for anyone who appreciates biblical history and powerful storytelling. Truly a classic that stands the test of time.

Classic movie a must see

**The Film** I'm not going to spend too much time here critiquing the movie. It's a perennial classic that most have seen at least parts of. Released in 1956 and directed by Cecil B. DeMille, it is also not a 'cinema verite' gorefest like many modern "swords and sandals" epics. It is peopled by characters who speak exclusively in dramatic flourishes, regardless of how illiterate or poor their characters are supposed to be. It takes liberties with some elements of the bible story (Moses' stutter and his Ethiopian wife are strangely absent, for instance). But for my money none of these are knocks on it - it is a classic through and through, and despite starting off a bit slowly, it picks up dramatic steam quickly and becomes quite a mesmerizing experience. The actors make their characters easy to care about, the visuals are sumptuous and engaging, the music is stirring, the story is solid. As a film, it's an easy recommendation for anyone who enjoys historical or biblical epics, or just connoisseurs of classic movies. **The Blu-Ray** I purchased this (the 2-disc edition) based on its glowing pre-release reviews on major online review sites. So my expectations were high, to say the least. I was expecting nothing less than a Grand Slam HD experience. So what did I get? I'm happy to say: A Grand Slam HD experience. You'll know you're in for a treat when the Overture begins. The backdrop looks just like leather - the sheen and texture are so finely presented that it's easily visible, even from a relatively far viewing distance. Things just keep getting better from there. Colors are out-of-this-world gorgeous. Fine detail is excellent, especially on the intricate Egyptian costumes and cloth textures. Black levels are strong, deep, and consistent throughout. There is a nearly three-dimensional quality to the image, especially in darker scenes, probably because of this combination of color, high contrast, and detail. At its best, it easily bests every other Blu-Ray transfer I've seen from a period film (examples I own include North By Northwest, Gone With the Wind, Wizard Of Oz, Bridge on the River Kwai, and the execrable Spartacus video transfer. TTC beats them all quite handily). This transfer should quiet any critics who think classic films can't look good in HD (Those still laboring under this misapprehension should google some DVD/Blu-Ray comparison shots of this film). The fact that the VistaVision film was scanned at 6k resolution should indicate to anyone that there is more than enough information present to make a 1080p transfer "worth it." This 1080p presentation seems essentially perfect. Film grain is light and consistent. No undue edge enhancement or DNR seems evident. I can't even fathom this looking better than it does. Now, all that said, you should know that some of the original optical effects show their seams pretty easily in HD. Blue-screen process shots in the background are painfully evident. But this is what the film looked like when it was shown in theaters. I for one prefer an accurate record of the original effects to any digital monkeying around that a George Lucas type might perpetrate. The sound is a DTS-MA 5.1 channel mix that does the job very well. Dialogue is clear and distinct. The music score sounds lovely. Surround channels only get a slight workout, mostly on storms, special effects, and so on. The only extras on the 2 disc edition are a commentary and some vintage trailers and publicity reels. The trailers, all in HD, are neat in and of themselves, especially the long form trailer in which DeMille discusses the research and themes involved in the movie. But I have to say, this commentary (by Katherine Orrison, who literally wrote the book on this movie - Written in Stone: Making Cecil B. DeMille's Epic The Ten Commandments ) is quite engaging and interesting. Orrison provides a wealth of information about the production of the film, and is almost never silent throughout the entire run time. Conclusion: Simply put, if you are a fan of epic films, this is a must own. You'll get dozens of viewings out of it. It is unfailingly absorbing. If you are a fan of classic movies, they don't get much more classic. Buy this and "Gone With The Wind," and get ready for a 7-hour marathon. But beyond both of these reasons - if you are a fan of great HD, this can't be beat. It is a towering achievement in digital mastering, and hopefully it will shame other studios into treating their own classic properties with the same respect.

I absolutely love this movie! This movie has been a childhood favorite, I can watch this movie OVER AND OVER AND OVER AGAIN. Biblically accurate…with the storyline, I would recommend everyone to watch this movie. I love it!!!

No wonder this film is considered one of the greatest ever made as the acting and the visual effects are stunning. Charlton Heston and Yul Bryner are outstanding as a brothers who are rivals when one finds out the other is not a true Prince of Egypt but was born as the son of Hebrew slaves. There are a lot of actors who became more famous in other genres the two that stand out are Vincent Price before he was better known in the Hammer House of Horror movies and also Yvonne de Carlo who before she was Mrs Liliy Munster is totally mesmerizing as the wife of Moses. This is one of those movies that is best watched on either DVD or Blu Ray so you're not interrupted by adverts on the TV. This is a long movie across 2 discs and has another disc with yet another earlier version of the story made in the 1920s which I have yet to see. This was from the golden age of Hollywood sadly that we will never see again.

As many times as we have watched this movie - about God's handiwork in setting the Jews free, sustaining them and bringing them miraculously to their homeland, we never tire of it! We are deeply grateful!

een van de mooiste oude film uit de bijbel zo maken ze geen films meer een echte aanrader

When I was a child, I remember watching the Ten Commandements on TV, then bought a video for my VCR in which my children loved to watch. Now attempted to watch with my grand children but the video was not functional anymore. Much to my surprise, found a DVD of the Ten Commandements from Amazon! Ordered it, received in no time and if is of utmost quality, my children and grandchildren are watching this spectacular video and all were amazed and enjoyed viewing this greatly! Thanks Amazon!

Reçu aujourd’hui, je regarde le 4k, j’avais le blu-ray. Quelle différence c’est vraiment un travail incroyable. Allez y acheter le 4k il est vraiment magnifique à regarder. Le son est clair et pur et la qualité du film un qualité d’images et avec des couleurs de dingue. Si ben hur pouvait être pareil ! J’espère…. Un travail géantissime , ça fait plaisir ! Les enfants seront émerveillés par tant de beauté. La barre est tellement haute que je pense pas qu’on puisse faire mieux. Quel plaisir ce chef d’œuvre ! Que cela soit écrit et accompli !