Ben Hur (New Score For 1925 Silent Movie) - Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra

Ben Hur ~ A Tale of the CHRIST ~ (and His Times)

Advantages: 4-disc Collector's Box Set includes fully-restored 1925 Silent Version with Carl Davis Score
Disadvantages: The Chariot Race, originally set at Antioch, was moved inconceivably to Jerusalem in 1959 version

of Hur cross paths, at intervals, either in person, or by reference, until they once more connect at the crucifixion. Water is a recurring theme, as is the Roman oppression and cruelty; Balthazar's search for the grown-up "Christ child" also recurs, and re-focuses the action in places as a tenuous link between the two. The William Wyler epic MGM 1959 film (approx 213 min) This was a planned re-write/re-make of the MGM 1925 Silent Classic Film, which had been re-issued in 1931 with a full score, tinting and 2-color process Technicolor scenes. This silent version, which followed the book fairly closely, was felt to be too religious and outdated. Many people now had black-and-white television at home, and could watch black-and-white movies when scheduled. It was decided that a new version, in this huge format, was ...

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Ben-Hur

Advantages: Direction, Characters, Performances
Disadvantages: May be Run Time

Ben-Hur is an epic movie released in year 1959. Film was directed by William Wyler. The movie was written by Karl Tunberg, Gore Vidal and Christopher Fry. Movie won 11 academy awards including, Best film, Best Direction and Art Design. Movie is an adoption and third film version of novel by Lew Wallace. Star Cast: Charlton Helton portrays Ben-Hur. Martha Scott plays a role of Miriam. Stephen Boyd portrays Messala. Plot Summary: Judah Ben-Hur is a very rich person lives in Jerusalem. He is shivered when he heard that his old friend Messala is coming to command the Roman garrison of Jerusalem. He meets Messala after very long time and feels that he is changed. His political view is changed and he is supporting Rome. This thing separates them. Judah refuses to accept the Roman rule and to disclose the name ...

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Ben Hur

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I can't believe this overblown, overwrought three-hour snorefest gets so much acclaim. It may have looked great back in 1959, and I must admit that the chariot race still looks pretty impressive, but it's just a single bright spot in the otherwise unmemorable film. The story itself is quite majestic and epic, but unfortunately brought down by the laughably dated visuals, sluggish pace and terrible acting. Charlton Heston, in particular, gives one of the most wooden performances I've ever seen, to the point where his "menacing" stares and bared teeth brought unintentional giggles on my part. Overall, Ben-Hur is a film that just doesn't stand the test of time. ...

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