The Egyptian
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DVD: Region Code 0.0Audio: English (Unknown); Korean (Subtitled)
Format: Color, Full Screen, Import, NTSC
Running Time: 139 unknown-units
Published: 2003
DVD Reviews of The Egyptian
DVD Review: The Egyprian is an oscar winning film
Summary: 5 Stars
I believe this is the finest fiction film on Egypt. It has a handful of great stars, is beautifully filmed, and the actors wear gorgeous costumes. The story line is great and there is a BIG surprise towards the end. However, the seller did not disclose the fact that it is made in Korea and there are Korean subtitles. Unfortunately, I had to send it back because my DVD player would NOT let me turn off the subtitles. Also, it came on wide screen only. I HATE wide screen!! The seller responded right away, emailed me, and refunded my credit card.DVD Review: The Egyptian
Summary: 4 Stars
This is a classic movie with many old stars, but delightfully well made. It surprises at the end when it tells that the Egyptian Pharaoh worshipped one god centuries before the birth of Christ.DVD Review: THE EGYPTIAN - 1954 Egyptian Gold
Summary: 4 Stars
I saw the Egyptian when it first opened in 1954 with my mother and older brother. As a youngster it impressed me with its grand sets, beautiful costumes, sweeping music, great acting, and good story. However, I only recommend this movie for those among us who appreciate the great old spectaculars of the 50 and 60's.
The vision of the old man having only his life to document and bequeath to his son on parchment also moved me as did the entire tale. This film may be perceived as so "old school" that some may be driven to nervous laughter during the final words of the Egyptian. I found this to be the case when screening the film a couple of years ago with some friends and vowed never to share this fine old film again. I still find this movie to be a very fine four star film as entertaining as it is informative.
DVD Review: Out of Egypt
Summary: 5 Stars
The Egyptian is an epic work of beauty, not only in its cinematography and sets, but in direction and acting, too. This very much underappreciated film brings us to a turning point in history: an early attempt by some to enlighten their leadership to the futility of empire based on violence and conquest, and the consequences it brings.
Based on real events, this film reminds us of how much modern technology, culture and religion (and dilemmas) has origins in ancient Egypt. The dialogue is simple yet highly effective, and delivered by actors who really seemed committed to their roles. No film I have seen concerning this subject ever moved me so much with its message. I felt a deep love for Pharaoh Akhnaton, Michael Wilding, as he tried to change the hearts of a people not quite ready for it. Edmund Purdom as Sinuhe, the thread of sanity throughout it all, is simply fabulous as one of the few, who struck by the new truth, lives to exemplify it. The film has some notable Hollywood talent, but none of that slick Tinsel Town feel. I felt the devotion, kindness and love that went into making it.
Now to end on a sour note, the quality of the images leaves a little to be desired; although this did not bother me very much. The Chinese subtitles cannot be turned off contrary to belief; that is the way older classic films in English are redistributed in Asia. They figure why bother to add the language feature since most of their audience is supposed to be locals. I was disappointed with the quality of the case, because it splintered too easily. Anyway, I love this film, and am willing to overlook its flaws which are the responsibility of the distributors, not the film makers.
DVD Review: The Egyptian history or hollywood??
Summary: 5 Stars
Some reviewers say the Egyptian is total fiction. There is confusion over Sinuhe the physician and protagonist, and Pharoh Akhenaten.
Facts we do know: Akhenaten was from the 18th Dynasty(circa 1350 B.C.), married to Nefertiti (famous bust in Berlin Museum), believed he was the representative of Aten (sun god), and probably the father of Tutankhamun.
Sinhue in the flick is a representation of the Story of Sinhue from ancient scrolls at least back to Egypt's 12th Dynasty. The author Mike Waltari (Finnish) of The Egyptian used poetic license to combine the legend of Sinhue with Akhenaten. Historically he did study and utilize lifestyles of Egyptians which Egyptologists state as accurate as we know.
Like all historical novels/movies there are fictional episodes, characters and details since it is impossible to recreate everything from the past. This movie is not about history 101A class, it is about Sinhue the physician who lost his way over the desire of a woman, which results in his bankruptcy of money and his soul, including his parents' afterlife. It is a cautionary tale of loving the wrong person and realizing only too late of the fatal mistake. This is like Somerset Maugham's "Human Bondage" in ancient Egypt.
Suggest enjoying this flick for its beautiful story, acting, scenery and music score, and maybe some day its decent release on DVD.
Description of The Egyptian
SYNOPSIS: In eighteenth-dynasty Egypt, Sinuhe, a poor orphan, becomes a brilliant physician and with his friend Horemheb is appointed to the service of the new Pharoah. Sinuhe's personal triumphs and tragedies are played against the larger canvas of the turbulent events of the 18th dynasty. As Sinuhe is drawn into court intrigues, and bizarre secrets are revealed to him, he learns the answers to the questions he has sought since his birth. Short on historical accuracy but strong on plot and characterization. ++++ DVD FEATURES: This officially licensed release from South Korea is All-Region NTSC Code 0 (playbale worldwide) with 4:3 Full Screen color display and Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono Sound in ENGLISH with optional Korean subtitles. Includes Scene Selection.Genres DVDs
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