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Here I am again in Pret having just come out of the traditional Boxing day movie offering.. This time it was Ridley Scott's latest swords and sandals epic.. Hot on the heels of 'Noah', this biblical tale concerns Moses and his adventures.. We start off with Moses (Christian Bale) and his Brother, Ramese (Joel Edgerton) on the battle field. It reminded me of the battle at Germanier at the beginning of Gladiator (only not as good). During the fight Moses saves his brothers life (as profesised) and things get a bit awkward on their return home.. One thing leads to another and it's revealed that Moses is in fact a Hebrew, would you believe it, and not Ramese biological brother.. As Hebrews are generally regarded as slaves Moses is cast out into the wilderness never to be seen again....
He wanders off, meets an attractive lady and gets married that night (which I though was a bit fast to be honest.. I'm not sure if that's the done thing in biblical times but I think he should have at least gone on a couple of dates..).
Jump forward 9 years and after an unfortunate 'goat chasing' accident he ends up in a mud slide next to a burning bush.. Up pops a young, rather eloquent lad who informs him he's God and Moses should head back and free up the Hebrews.. If you want to know the rest read the Bible..
The performances from Christian Bale and 'Richard Burton look-alike' Joel Edgerton are perfectly acceptable. The film has all the sweeping, majestic visuals I've come to expect from Sir Ridley. The CGI armies and landscapes have come a long way since Gladiator..
I've gotta be honest my Bible knowledge is a bit rusty to say the least. Not that it would help though. This film is ultimately rubbish. It's more 'Kingdom Of Heaven' than 'Gladiator'. Which is a shame because I really needed something to lift me from the recent 'Night At The Museum' and 'Dumb And Dumber To'..
Anyway another **1/2 disappointment..
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