Exodus: Gods and Kings

Ridley Scott madness as usual. My problem isn't really with the 'realistic' yet 'cheesy' story. Entertainment wise it's fine. It's built for the average American audience member. So don't expect Nolan level writing. My problem is with the casting. They do as much as they can and it works, if it was anything but this story. The acting ends up looking porcelain, with the on-off dialogue. The vfx clenches your cheeks, as with the sfx and score. Most of it is forgettable, and lost in my mind. I probably won't watch it again, but I had to for the Scott Free extravagance.

When this came out I thought it was a shitty 300 rip off. Didn’t realize it is literally the story of Moses but in a high budget action movie. Kinda 🔥 ​​​​​​​​​

It’s very confusing. Either do it exactly how the Bible says or not at all. 3/10

9/10 Enjoyed how they rationalised using “Concussion = Vision”/“Poisoning the Water = Plague”/“Metro = Tsunami”, although did not explain first born deaths?, A great film from visionary director Scot (loved the end dedication to brother Tony). Recommend.

A grand, visually breathtaking epic that mostly delivers. The scale, performances, and atmosphere draw you in, even if the story stumbles at times. It may not reach emotional greatness, but its ambition and craftsmanship make it a powerful, memorable watch.

Pretty meh movie but watchable.