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Added on: 10/7/2000 14:33
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Prince of Egypt, The (US)

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Two brothers united by friendship divided by destiny
Certificate: none
Running Time: 98 mins
Retail Price: $34.99
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Synopsis:
An epic adventure and milestone in cinematic achievement, The Prince of Egypt has captivated movie audiences the world over, becoming one of the top animated films of all time.

Unparalleled artistry and powerful Academy Award winning music bring this beloved story to life as never before, with unforgettable characters voiced by a roster of stars as impressive as any ever assembled for a feature film.

This is the extraordinary tale of two brothers, one born of royal blood, one an orphan with a secret past. Growing up the best of friends, they share a strong bond of free-spirited youth and good-natured rivalry. But the truth will ultimately set them at odds, as one becomes the ruler of the most powerful empire on earth, the other the chosen leader of his people.

Their final confrontation will forever change their lives - and the world.
Both spectacular entertainment and a celebration of the human spirit, The Prince of Egypt stands as a classic for the ages, for audiences of every generation to enjoy and cherish.

Special Features:
Interactive Menus
Scene Access
Production Notes
2 Theatrical Trailers
Commentary With Directors Brenda Chapman, Steve Hickner And Simon Wells
Multi-Language Clip Of The Sone "When You Believe"
Chariot Race Basics Of Animation
Artistic Design Slide Show
The Making Of The Prince Of Egypt

Video Tracks:
Widescreen Anamorphic 1.85:1

Audio Tracks:
Dolby Digital 5.1 English

Subtitle Tracks:
CC: English

Directed By:
Simon Wells
Steve Hickner
Brenda Chapman

Written By:


Starring:
Mel Brooks
Jack Angel
Martin Short
Steve Martin
Helen Mirren
Patrick Stewart
Danny Glover
Jeff Goldblum
Sandra Bullock
Michelle Pfeiffer
Ralph Fiennes
Val Kilmer

Casting By:
Leslee Feldman

Soundtrack By:
Hans Zimmer
Stephen Schwartz
Rupert Gregson-Williams
Harry Gregson-Williams

Editor:
Nick Fletcher

Costume Designer:
Kelly Kimball

Production Designer:
Darek Gogol

Producer:
Ron Rocha
Sandra Rabins
Penney Finkelman Cox

Executive Producer:
Jeffrey Katzenberg

Distributor:
DreamWorks Pictures

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9 / 10
The story of the exodus of Egypt has never been told so beautifully.
This is a really great movie, both visually and audio-wise.
The video transfer is awesome. The animations are stunning and combine all sort of technologies, both old and new.
There are no compression marks at all and the picture is constantly crystal clear.
The DD 5.1 soundtrack is very impressive. Both the music and the sound effects are stunning. The actors do a great job in making all the biblical figures come to life and talk. Talk about a LOT of talents in one movie.
All the menus are beautifully animated.
The extras include every aspect of the movie. All in all, it`ll take you about an hour to view all of them. Pay attention to the 26-language (or so) "When you believe" feature - AMAZING. This scene is rather moving (like some scenes on The Lion King and Bambi).
Children would definitely benefit from this movie. It`ll give them a new perspective of the famous biblical story. Adults would enjoy it as well, since it never looks and sounds too childish.
Bottom line - a MUST see (and probably a must buy as well).
posted by Zvi Josef on 9/10/2000 03:18