The Prince of Egypt / Joseph - King of Dreams
by Brenda Chapman, Rob LaDuca, Robert C. Ramirez, Simon Wells, Steve Hickner
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Actor: Ben Affleck, Michelle Pfeiffer, Ralph Fiennes, Sandra Bullock, Val KilmerDirector: Brenda Chapman, Rob LaDuca, Robert C. Ramirez, Simon Wells, Steve Hickner
Writer: Eugenia Bostwick-Singer
Writer: Joe Stillman
Writer: Marshall Goldberg
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); Hebrew (Original Language)
Format: Color, DVD, NTSC, Widescreen
Picture Format: 1.85:1
Running Time: 157 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2007-02-06
Audience Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Studio: Dreamworks Animated
DVD Reviews of The Prince of Egypt / Joseph - King of Dreams
DVD Review: Well Done!
Summary: 4 Stars
Prince of Egypt is a very well done movie, sticking very closely to the original account, though where it does deviate, the original meaning/intent is still preserved. Moses, a Hebrew babe is set adrift in a basket in the Nile in order to save his life. Pharoah's wife (daughter in the original account)finds the child, takes him in to raise him. Moses grows up thinking he is Egyptian, only to one night find out he is Hebrew. From there his actions result in the death of an Egytian guard, causing him to flee into the wilderness afraid for his life. He sojourns with the Midianites and learns of God from them. The Lord God comes to speak to Moses from the burning bush and tells him to return to Egypt to deliver His people, the Hebrews. Moses doesn't want to go, but he obeys. Through his obedience, the Lord works out judgement on Pharoah for the treatment and continued captivity of His people. Eventually, after God strikes the firstborn of all of Egypt and institutes the Passover, Pharoah releases the Hebrews. Their mass exodus out of Eqypt and Pharoahs change of heart bring them to the Red Sea where the Lord provides yet another miracle for their escape. He parts the sea so that His people may pass on dry ground, and as Pharoah's arms pursues them across the sea, the Lord let's the water rush back into it's place and kills Pharoahs army, yet again giving the Hebrews cause to rejoice and believe once again on the One True God. The animation is good, as well as the music. This is a movie to watch with the whole family - a good example of human history, of rulers and nations and how God has preserved his people, even when they don't listen to Him.
Joseph King of Dreams is less well done than the Prince of Egypt, and though much liberty has been taken by 'fleshing out' the story from the original, I feel that overall the pupose of the story is preserved. Joseph, the second to youngest son of Jacob by his most loved wife, Rachel, is the favored son. The coat of many colors actually signifies that Joseph, not ... will inherit the double portion, which was completely counter to cultural traditions of the time. That Joseph had dreams that showed his brothers in subjection to him only angered the brothers more. They plotted to kill him, but ... convinced them to sell Joseph into slavery. Joseph prospered at whatever he did, though he did end up in prison, falsely accused. Even there he was given charge over the whole prison inner workings. From there is where he, with God's revelation to him, tells the baker and the chief cup-bearer the meanings of their dreams. It was from prison that Pharoah has him brought to himself to tell the meaning of his most disturbing dream. God reveals to Joseph the meaning, and Pharoah places Joseph second in command, answering only to Pharoah. Joseph prospers yet again, then he is faced with his brothers, and the hurt that they had caused him. He must choose to forgive them, but first he tests them. They pass the test and he reveals himself to them. Then he sends for the whole household (a very large group) and moves them to Egypt where he can help provide for them and so that he can see his Father again. This is another example of human history and God's intervention/plan to save his people. It teaches that though we may not see the reason for our present personal circumstances, the God has a plan, and if we are faithful, He will prosper us in the things that matter.
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