Ten Commandments The Musical (DVD, 2006)

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Maybe not a solid performance as I hoped for, I recently purchased two one for myself and another for a family member who didn't want after seeing it in my home. Sometimes a film like this one isn't for everyone, but those who enjoy theatrical performances may find a higher rate than mine.

Val Kilmer really did a fantastic job in a film which takes another level. The 10th musical inside film "The Horns of Jericho" really shares a joy that must be spiritual. "Back To Egypt" 26th musical on DVD delivered nicely. I was good on some musicals and other had lower quality.

Val Kilmer - Moses----- Kevin Earley - Ramses----- Andrew Hoeft - Young Moses----- Darian Weiss - Ramses Son----- Laura Kennedy - Nefertiti----- Alisan Porter - Miryam----- Adam Lambert - Josue----- Aharon Ipale - Seti the Pharaoh----- Luba Mason - Bithia----- Michelle Pereira - Yokebed----- Nicholas Rodriquez - Aaron----- Nita Whitaker - Zipporah.

There might be scenes not exactly original but for theatrical has moments when you the guest must form your own identity on performance. Others who rate 1* or even 2** will rate accordingly. I saw this musical as an epic struggle in an era that had regretable differences.

Surround sound was 4****, exhibition on film on this dvd has 4****, behind the scenes with Val 5*****, choreography was 4**** & please don't look at this DVD as a standard film DVD because this is a theatrical film DVD, a huge classification between the two.

I enjoyed this DVD for the first time 4****.

I saw it perfomed live and to tell you the truth; I thought it to be quite good. Val Kilmer did an excellent job singing and the cast was strong. The artistic design including the stage and props was very unusual but fit well into the story. They did a fine job with the dvd as well. Of course it will never be as good as the musical on stage, but it gets close enough. They did receive standing ovations every night so it couldn't have been that bad as some reviewers previously said.

This is one of the worst things I've ever seen! A musical version of THE TEN COMMANDMENTS is loopy to begin with, but the scene with the Burning Bush has to be one of the most hilarious things I've ever witnessed on stage or on video...and don't get me started on the parting of the Red Sea!!!!!

Buy it only for the laughs!

I honestly decided to purchase this DVD because we like musicals, Val Kilmner, but also because we are fans of American Idol, and found out that Adam Lambert has quite a large supporting role in this film, which he does. This is a powerful, spellbinding film, even if your not religious, but love musicals. Who knew that Val Kilmner could sing! It's a wonderful, emotional film, and the scenes with Adam in are fantastic! I wish I had known about this film earlier. It is well worth the money. I recoment this film Highly. I'm a grandmother, but my granchildren loved it as well. Lori

I saw this performance live 5 times at the Kodak Theatre. Everyone performer was brilliant. In person the performances were even more specatacular. (Adam Lambert has a solo which was a show-stopper every night. The performance on the dvd was not his best of the show but still wonderful as always.)
Val Kilmer was amazing. Although not trained like the other singers, when Val sang you felt that he was Moses; These really were his people and he was their shepherd. It was beautiful to see him in that role as he is always fabulous in every role. (Also, it was fun to hear the women's reactions every night when Val first appears in a skirt with no shirt - that is a beautiful man! Great music, gifted singers and actors and Kilmer is a genius. I was so happy when i found it.)
thank you Val, the cast and BCBG Max Azria (the producer). I am fans of you all. Patty Kelley

This is the best musical I have ever seen. Everyone was great, especially Val Kilmer (Moises), and Adam Lambert (Joshua. I paid $2 bucks for it brand new, and $3 for shipping. Overall a must have.

The DVD came in great condition! Just the movie I wanted to see since I didn't get to see it in the theatres. The video arrived promptly and without any scratches. Highly recommend this seller. Thank you...torsers2

Although I'm sure this will be championed by the religious right for its subject matter, it is an atrocious distortion of the world of musical theatre.
Val Kilmer, who looks decidely old as compared to the rest of the surfer dudes and chicks in the almost totally young cast, sings respectably enough, but he looks worried. So often, his expression says, "What am I doing in this mess?"

The songs are generic; any character could sing any song. Emotion is conveyed when people get louder and scowl. The lyrics are repetitious and banal; the music is alarmingly contemporary for a story set in the ancient world, and the choreography is more like a high school exercise class than a dance routine.

On the plus side is the energy and commitment of the performers, all of whom try so hard to make something from nothing. That must be so hard to do when Moses' older brother looks young enough to be his son, or when the story of baby Moses in the bullrushes happens when one female singer slides a basket across the stage to another female singer with whom she's singing a wailing duet, the lyrics of which could apply to anything, not the situation of the plot.

This is right up there with previous musical duds like JEAN SEABERG - THE MUSICAL and BERNADETTE - THE PEOPLE'S MUSICAL, both of which took worthy material and trashed it. What a pity somebody wasn't around to film those earlier bombs. They'd be so great to leave behind (in a pyramid, perhaps) so that future generations would know just how low one can go.

Buy it for laughs. Buy it for someone you don't like. Better yet, tell your local public library to get it, and the whole town can join in the fun!

Seller very courteous and prompt. DVD was new and perfectly packaged for shipping. What more can I say?? Great seller!

I asked this seller a question before I bought it. Was very quick to respond. Decided to buy the item. It was exactly as stated in the ad. Item was sent FAST! And I thought the price and shipping was reasonable (where most seem to stick buyers in this area). Overall, a very highly recommended seller. Thanks for giving Ebay a GOOD name!

I bought it cause Adam Lambert is in it, That is the only reson I bought. My two daughters really like him.

Although it has beautiful costumes and a set that is amazing, this show does not deliver musically. After the first 20 minutes you realize that all the music sounds about the same. When you write an opera - the music must come to a music climax when the story hits the climax, but this music goes up and down and then up and down - and you get tired of the singers screaming.

Stage is a wonderful thing but when you make a dvd of the show - It's hard to hard to hide the fact that Moses and his brother are not the same age - not even close.

I would also make an arguement that this IS NOT A MUSICAL - it's an opera. I'm tired of people that now write operas push them off on the general public as musicals - and yes this also goes for all the operas Andrew Lloyd Webber wrote. The American Musical is supposed to have a regular script and songs and dance are added to highlight the show.

So although the costumes and set were amazing; The Ten Commandments - the musical just is unable to grab your attention and keep throughout the show.

I love the dvd, but just a chapter in the film appears to be damaged because the image jumps...

I dicide to bought it because:
1. I love Adam Lambert
2. It´s a different movie of the ten commandments...

I decided to purchase this because Adam Lambert from American Idol is in it. He is amazing. The best song on the entire DVD. Powerful. Val Kilmer can sing too and was a surprise in this.

I bought it because Adam Lambert is an amazing talent. I wanted to see him perform . He was amazing but for the movie itself, not so much.

Good performances. I wanted more of Adam L. Well done for a movie of a stage production.There was a good use of video.

I usually do not watch stage plays, but this one actually kept me interested all the way thru to the end. And Adam Lambert's singing is just way too cool. He outshined all the other actor's and actress's with his voice. And the story line is in keeping with the original story. I recommend this DVD to anyone and everyone.