Movie Description
A full-length, animated musical version of the story of Moses. After being raised as the son of a Pharoah, Moses learns that he is a Hebrew and must accept his destiny as the leader of his people. Moses' brother Rameses refuses to let the Hebrews go, and brings down the wrath of God upon Egypt. A triumph of animated storytelling and colorful design. Academy Award Winner: Best Song, "When You Believe."
An all-star cast--including Val Kilmer, Ralph Fiennes, Michelle Pfeiffer, and Sandra Bulock--leads this full-length, animated musical version of the story of Moses. After being raised as the son of a Pharaoh, Moses learns that he is a Hebrew and must accept his destiny as the leader of his people. Moses' brother Rameses refuses to let the Hebrews go, and brings down the wrath of God upon Egypt. This triumph of animated storytelling and colorful design won the Academy Award for Best Song with "When You Believe."
| Credits | | Producer: | Penney Finkelman Cox, Sandra Rabins |
| Details | | Edition: | DTS Surround 5.1 | | Sound: | Surround Sound |
Notes
DVD Features:
Region 1
Keep Case
Anamorphic Widescreen - 1.85
Single Side - Dual Layer
Audio:
DTS Surround 5.1 - English
Dolby Surround - English
Additional Release Material:
Audio Commentary - 1. Brenda Chapman - Director, Steve Hickner - Director, Simon Wells - Director
Making-of
Trailers - 1. Original Theatrical Trailer
2. TV Spots/Previews
Documentary - 1. Chariot Race - Basics of Animation
Music Video - 1. "When You Believe"
Parental Control
Text/Photo Galleries:
Production Notes
Biographies - 1. Cast & Crew
Stills/Photos - 1. PRINCE OF EGYPT Art Gallery
Editorial Reviews
"...A well-made work with much to recommend it....[With] a dazzling fantasy sequence in which hieroglyphics come to life..."
New York Times - Janet Maslin (12/18/1998)
"...THE PRINCE OF EGYPT tells the tale in a dynamic, dramatic way....[The film] is filled with real human emotions..."
Box Office - Dwayne E. Leslie (02/01/1999)
"...The 400-member-strong PRINCE OF EGYPT team have created a succession of visual wonders....PRINCE OF EGYPT creates buildings so immense and breathtaking they're capable of inducing vertigo as the camera tours through them..."
Los Angeles Times - Kenneth Turan (12/18/1998)
Awards
1998Academy AwardsBest Original SongStephen Schwartz
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