Soul Food Cinema   
Movie Reviews and Discussion from the World's Catholic-Christian Community
  Antwone Fisher   Stand by Me   Jesus of Nazareth The Passion of The Christ Rabbit-proof Fence   Amazing Grace   Il Postino  
Homepage Suggest a film for the database 
spacer
spacer
Getting Started

About SFC

Chat Forum
spacer
spacer
spacer
spacer
Top 100 Films

Other Film Lists

Top 80 Family Films
spacer
spacer
spacer
spacer
Contact & Feedback

Questions

Resouces & Links
spacer
spacer
Search Soul Food Cinema:
spacer
spacer
spacer

 

The Prince of Egypt (1998)
 
© DreamWorks Distribution (1998)
SFC Readers' Opinions:
(0)
(0)
(0)
SFC Reviewer's Opinion:
Recommended

Genre
Animation / Family / Musical / Drama
   
Synopsis

An epic adventure and a milestone in cinematic achievement, 'The Prince Of Egypt' has captivated movie audiences the world over, becoming one of the top animated films of all time. Unparalleled artistry and powerful, Academy Award - winning music bringing this beloved story to life as never before, with unforgettable characters, voiced by a roster of stars impressive as any ever assembled for a future film. This is the extraordinary tale of two brothers, one born of royal blood, one an orphan with a secret past. Growing up the best of friends, they share a strong bond of free-spirited youth and good-natured rivalry. But the truth will ultimately set them at odds, as one becomes the ruler of the most powerful empire on earth, the other the chosen leader of his people. Their final confrontation will forever change their lives - and the world.

   
Directed by  
Brenda Chapman; Steve Hickner; Simon Wells.
   
Written by  
Philip LaZebnik (screenplay) Nicholas Meyer (additional screenplay material)
   
Starring  
Val Kilmer (Moses / God (voice)); Ralph Fiennes (Rameses (voice)); Michelle Pfeiffer (Tzipporah (voice)); Sandra Bullock (Miriam (voice)); Jeff Goldblum (Aaron (voice)); Danny Glover (Jethro (voice)); Patrick Stewart (Pharaoh Seti I (voice)); Helen Mirren (The Queen (voice)); Steve Martin (Hotep (voice)); Martin Short (Huy (voice)). Please contact SFC to add other cast members and characters.
 

Length (mins):
99
Ratings:
PG (PG)
Language:
ENG

Big 5 Oscar Wins:
0
Big 5 Oscar Noms:
0
IMDB page:
Link

-
Important: the following essays and comments are authored by Soul Food Cinema readers. Whilst the Editor prays for the spiritual integrity of all content of this site, it should be noted that these represent personal opinions and carry no official endorsement. If you consider any content to be a misrepresentation of Catholic teaching, please contact SFC. May God bless you and enlighten you in your reading.
-
Articles, Essays and Reviews
-
Please contact SFC if you are interested in submitting an essay on this film.
-
Readers' Comments and Opinions
-
Click the link to comment on this film. You may like to copy the film title and year (as given above) to your clipboard now for pasting into the following form.
-

 

spacerRecent Articles & Essays
spacer
spacer
spacer
spacerRecent Interviews
spacer
spacer
spacer
spacer
spacer
"Let us discern for ourselves what is
right; let us learn together what is good" (Job 34:4)
spacer
spacer  
spacer
spacer

 

   
 
© Copyright Soul Food Cinema 2008. Terms of quotations and reproductions.
 
Soul Food Cinema - Movie/Film Reviews and Discussion from the World's Catholic-Christian Community
Images in the header are from: Antwone Fisher (© Fox Searchlight, 2002); Stand by Me (© Columbia Pictures, 1986); Jesus of Nazareth (© ITV (1977); The Passion of The Christ (© Newmarket Films, 2004); Rabbit-proof Fence (© Buena Vista, 2002); Amazing Grace (© Bristol Bay Productions, 2006) and Il Postino (© Cecchi Gori Group, 1994).