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The Prince of Egypt
1998 99 min United States of America PG 0+
★7.9
Adventure, Animation, Drama, Family
Director: Brenda Chapman, Steve Hickner, Simon Wells
📖 Based on the novel
«Exodus»
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Description
The strong bond between two Royal Egyptian brothers is challenged when their chosen responsibilities set them at odds, with extraordinary consequences.
Budget:
$70M
US Gross:
$101.41M
Worldwide:
$218.61M
Starring
Val Kilmer
Actor
Ralph Fiennes
Actor
Michelle Pfeiffer
Actor
Awards
Academy Awards 1999
— Best Original Song
Saturn Awards 1999
— Best Action, Adventure or Thriller
Saturn Awards 1999
— Best Original Score
Academy Awards 1999
— Best Original Song
Academy Awards 1999
— Best Score for a Comedy or Musical
Golden Globe 1999
— Best Original Score
Key opinion
The Prince of Egypt is widely acclaimed for its technical ambition, featuring groundbreaking hand-drawn animation and a powerful musical score by Hans Zimmer. While many praise its emotional weight and serious, epic approach to the biblical narrative, critics remain divided on its narrative pacing and the appropriateness of its heavy thematic content for younger audiences.
| Production | The film features stunning, high-quality animation that successfully blends traditional hand-drawn artistry with innovative, epic-scale visual effects. | |
| Score | Hans Zimmer’s musical score and the film's iconic songs provide a profound, emotionally resonant backdrop that elevates the story's gravity. | |
| Acting | The voice acting, particularly the performances of Val Kilmer and Ralph Fiennes, provides weighty and believable character dynamics. | |
| Adaptation | The screenplay takes significant historical and theological liberties, leading to debate over whether these omissions make the story feel incomplete or effectively focused. | |
| Emotion | The film's heavy, serious tone is polarizing; some find it a refreshing departure from typical cartoons, while others feel the intensity and violence are inappropriate for children. | |
| Screenplay | Opinions on the narrative structure are split: some find the character-driven story deeply compelling, while others argue the plot development feels implausible or too brisk. |