The Ten Commandments 4K UHD (1956) - Page 5 - Blu-ray Forum

Akibiyori · 12-15-2020, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by lilboyblu

Echoing others, this film transcends religious beliefs. It's a beautifully shot and well acted Technicolor epic from Hollywood's Golden Age. It's a must see for any cinephile.

Yeah, and Biblical philosophy, art, and history can be (and should be, I think) of interest to anyone regardless of whether they actually believe it because it’s a significant part of most of our world. Not that The Ten Commandments necessarily excels in any of those three categories!

Now, the kind of Christian exploitation films that pop up all the time today - those are a better fit for Carlos’ point.

slimdude · 12-15-2020, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by GRD43L

I'm thinking more about the voice of the lord and the narrator.

It was Cecil B. Demille who've narrated and directed The Ten Commandments (1956).

Swissangel4616 · 12-15-2020, 03:41 PM

will be mind-blowing this title.

Agent Kay · 12-15-2020, 03:45 PM

Y'all need God, and I don't mean Dolby

Geoff D · 12-15-2020, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Akibiyori

Yeah, and Biblical philosophy, art, and history can be (and should be, I think) of interest to anyone regardless of whether they actually believe it because it’s a significant part of most of our world. Not that The Ten Commandments necessarily excels in any of those three categories!

Now, the kind of Christian exploitation films that pop up all the time today - those are a better fit for Carlos’ point.

Agreed. I may not be a believer but it's a massive part of the history of western culture. That's party why I dig Ben-Hur so much, its themes of persecution still echo today but I love how Jesus' story is taking place in the background.

ROSS.T.G. · 12-15-2020, 04:21 PM

Heh, DV looks mighty good on my panel. I didn’t notice much of any difference on my OLED but my LED - YEP

merlinjones · 12-15-2020, 04:50 PM

Unlike many of the more somber Biblical epics, The Ten Commandments is a great big over-the-top Hollywood entertainment that should appeal to anyone, religious or not. In fact, if looked at as an old world superhero story, you should have a lot of fun with both the soaring heroes and hissable villains and spectacular feats.

The performances by Ann Baxter and Yul Brynner are sublime camp - and wholey believable at the same time! -- And in HD you can see all the fine beading on Nefertiri's gowns and the vibrant Technicolor hues! One of my favorite films.

sojrner · 12-15-2020, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Geoff D

Agreed. I may not be a believer but it's a massive part of the history of western culture. That's party why I dig Ben-Hur so much, its themes of persecution still echo today but I love how Jesus' story is taking place in the background.

Ben-Hur is possibly my favorite movie. Ever. (easily top-5 at least) Best "tale of the Christ" that (as you noted) doesn't focus on Jesus at all. The epic scope, with a story as human as it gets: showing love, pain, suffering, vengeance, tragedy, bitterness, betrayal, hate, longing, and redemption in such a way that is beautiful and real. Acting style in moments is a product of the time to be sure, but in that context, it is stellar. Technically speaking, I adore the framing of so many scenes, the pacing, the spectacle of the set pieces that are just cool. The visual scale, with so much in each scene to devour. I love the movie.

reanimator · 12-15-2020, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by sojrner

Ben-Hur is possibly my favorite movie. Ever.

You truly are the king of kings!

bbeck · 12-15-2020, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by farerb

I remember it vaguely since I watched a long time ago when I was a kid. Is it better than The Prince of Egypt?

For sheer spectacle? No.

For fidelity to ancient texts? Both take liberties, but Prince of Egypt is a much more "faith"-ful adaptation.

slumcat · 12-15-2020, 07:11 PM

Ben-Hur represents the pinnacle of certain large format long form movies that you simply don't see today. They told extremely long elaborate stories, with deep characters and a grand epic scope - it is like the experience of reading a novel.

You don't see this level of storytelling in movies today. Today they would make it a series or something.

But back then they took the time and space to tell this story is a motion picture and it is glorious.

Special note to the music score - one of the greatest ever too.

And Heston - as the paragon of leading men. We don't have leading men like this anymore. You can't imagine many of our "leading men" type actors being able to carry a film of this scope anymore.

SmittysGelato · 12-15-2020, 07:30 PM

I love this movie, but reading Deuteronomy slightly ruins it LOL

MovieBuff312 · 12-15-2020, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Mister_Kidd

Never seen this. Is it good even if you’re not religious?

Yes. At the very least it’s a movie you have to see once...

FilmFreakosaurus · 12-15-2020, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by bbeck

For sheer spectacle? No.

For fidelity to ancient texts? Both take liberties, but Prince of Egypt is a much more "faith"-ful adaptation.

It's the Old Testament according to Cecil B. Demill. Historically accurate it is not. History of the World, Pt. 1 is, however. Remember, there were 15 Commandments. Oops!

bytor · 12-15-2020, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Agent Kay

Y'all need God, and I don't mean Dolby

My Dolby Vision always seems to get the best of me.

Cranston37 · 12-15-2020, 10:20 PM

Have we gotten any further confirmation of this other than that retail entry in the first post?

D00mM4r1n3 · 12-15-2020, 10:30 PM

I always get this mixed up with History of the World Part I:

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The Lord, the Lord Jehovah has given unto you these fifteen... [drops one of the tablets] Oy! Ten! Ten commandments for all to obey!

Viking61 · 12-16-2020, 06:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Cranston37

Have we gotten any further confirmation of this other than that retail entry in the first post?

Both Digitalbits (The Ten Commandments (US/UK) – TBA 3/30/2021 – N4K, DV) and HDMovieSource (https://www.hdmoviesource.com/The-Te...ay-p/13396.htm) are listing it, but maybe they got the info the same place we did. The interesting part is that both of them list it with Dobly Vision. Something that the original listing does not.

GRD43L · 12-16-2020, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by bytor

My Dolby Vision always seems to get the best of me.

In Dolby we trust?!?

TwistedAmnesia · 12-16-2020, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by ROSS.T.G.

Heh, DV looks mighty good on my panel. I didn’t notice much of any difference on my OLED but my LED - YEP

Just out of curiosity, which current model LED could have possibly made you want to swap out your OLED? Or do you have 2 sets?

12-15-2020, 03:41 PM	#83
Swissangel4616 Expert Member Top contributor Member since:Nov 2009 4K collection:191 Blu-ray collection:1404 DVD collection:351 Blu-ray reviews: 420	will be mind-blowing this title.

12-15-2020, 03:45 PM	#84
Agent Kay Banned Member since:May 2018 4K collection:57 Blu-ray collection:57	Y'all need God, and I don't mean Dolby

12-15-2020, 04:21 PM	#86
ROSS.T.G. Blu-ray Champion Member since:Jan 2010 Location:Ontario, Canada 4K collection:393 Blu-ray collection:1549 Blu-ray reviews:16	Heh, DV looks mighty good on my panel. I didn’t notice much of any difference on my OLED but my LED - YEP

12-15-2020, 04:50 PM	#87
merlinjones Senior Member Member since:Oct 2008	Unlike many of the more somber Biblical epics, The Ten Commandments is a great big over-the-top Hollywood entertainment that should appeal to anyone, religious or not. In fact, if looked at as an old world superhero story, you should have a lot of fun with both the soaring heroes and hissable villains and spectacular feats. The performances by Ann Baxter and Yul Brynner are sublime camp - and wholey believable at the same time! -- And in HD you can see all the fine beading on Nefertiri's gowns and the vibrant Technicolor hues! One of my favorite films.

12-15-2020, 07:11 PM	#91
slumcat Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jan 2009	Ben-Hur represents the pinnacle of certain large format long form movies that you simply don't see today. They told extremely long elaborate stories, with deep characters and a grand epic scope - it is like the experience of reading a novel. You don't see this level of storytelling in movies today. Today they would make it a series or something. But back then they took the time and space to tell this story is a motion picture and it is glorious. Special note to the music score - one of the greatest ever too. And Heston - as the paragon of leading men. We don't have leading men like this anymore. You can't imagine many of our "leading men" type actors being able to carry a film of this scope anymore.

12-15-2020, 07:30 PM	#92
SmittysGelato Power Member Member since:May 2020 Location:The Sovereign Nation Of Canada 4K collection:129 Blu-ray collection:573 DVD collection:24	I love this movie, but reading Deuteronomy slightly ruins it LOL

12-15-2020, 10:20 PM	#96
Cranston37 Senior Member Member since:Jul 2014 Trading Score:9	Have we gotten any further confirmation of this other than that retail entry in the first post?

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