King of Kings

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by George_Chabot in Movies

King of Kings: For All Ages

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Apr 28 '03
Pros: Life of Jesus Christ told with respect and gravity.
Cons: Why don't they make films like this any more?

Summary: I recently had the pleasure of re-viewing a pair of my favorite biblical epics The Greatest Story Ever Told and the subject of this review King of Kings. These two films, together with my personal favorite Franco Zeffirelli’s Jesus ... read more
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by trailhound

King of Kings (1961). The life of Christ in a biblical epic

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Apr 01 '13
Pros: Cinematography. Muscial score. Interesting storyine. Some secondary characters really shine.
Cons: Slow at times. Long running time. Hunter as Christ?

Summary: King of Kings is one of several biblical epic films that were made during the middle of the 20th century. Although the film was a modest success and has a loyal following, it has never achieved the popularity of other such epics like The Ten ... read more
by movieman234

King of Kings is a Masterful Epic

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Sep 12 '11
Pros: Wonderful scenery, complex story with adult themes, perfect cast.
Cons: Pacing is a bit slow at times.

Summary: The legendary director Cecil B. DeMille is known for such classics like “The Greatest Show on Earth” (1952) and his two versions of “The Ten Commandments” (1923 & 1956). But one movie of his that has been avoided of public ... read more
by edmaidel

The worst of its kind.

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Nov 15 '03
Pros: Pretty color, and a remarkably sharp image for a 42 year old film.
Cons: Totally wrong, scripturally and historically. Not the least bit accurate.

Summary: Not too long ago, I wrote a review on "The Greatest Story Ever Told," stating that I had originally seen it upon its first release back in 1965, and had given it an excellent review for my college radio station and newspaper. I had found it one of the ... read more
by laverne4762

Great movie about the life of Jesus!

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May 10 '00
Pros: Great movie! Portrays the Bible accurately.
Cons: Would be nice if 'Jesus' smiled a bit more.

Summary: I bought this movie around Easter time. I wanted something to watch that wasn't about bunnies...something that expressed the true meaning of Easter. There were a few movies to choose from, but I chose this one. To be honest, it had the most appealing ... read more

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