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The Prince of Egypt Review

Other Critics provided by Metacritic.com

Critics scores range from 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating more favorable reviews.

  • 4.0
    64

    out of 100

    Metascore®
    Generally favorable reviews
    based on a weighted average of all
    critic review scores.

  • 70

    out of 100

    Los Angeles Times Kenneth Turan

    Even in an animated feature, visuals alone, no matter how successful, are not enough. And despite having this sturdy biblical tale to work with, despite being faithful enough to the spirit of the story to please a wide swath of scholars and theologians, the creators of Prince of Egypt have been unable to relate it in a completely compelling way.

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  • 70

    out of 100

    The New York Times Elvis Mitchell

    A well-made work with much to recommend it, even if its worthiness is not the brightest flare on the movie horizon this season.

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  • 75

    out of 100

    Entertainment Weekly Owen Gleiberman

    Moses was elevating mankind to a place closer to God, but when the Red Sea parts here, the feeling it gives you isn't awe; it's closer to deep impact.

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  • 75

    out of 100

    USA Today Susan Wloszczyna

    DreamWorks' story of Moses raises the bar on the art of cartooning to the top of Mount Sinai and beyond.

  • 88

    out of 100

    Chicago Sun-Times Roger Ebert

    One of the best-looking animated films ever made.

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  • 88

    out of 100

    ReelViews James Berardinelli

    Overall, it's a story of triumph and adventure - of oppression ended and freedom begun.

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  • 90

    out of 100

    Variety

    At once rich in historic and character detail and full of eye-popping tableaux, this new spin on the Moses saga sometimes out-DeMilles DeMille's 1956 live-action epic, "The Ten Commandments."

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For Families provided by Common Sense Media

OK for kids 8+

Well-told story that's careful not to offend.

What Parents Need to Know

Parents need to know that the filmmakers have done a good job of making this film exciting and vivid while being careful not to offend anyone.

  • Families can talk about the movie's themes of taking responsibility and the importance of freedom.

The good stuff
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    Messages: Not an issue

What to watch for
  • violence false1

    Violence and scariness: Some scary scenes.

  • sex false0

    Sexy stuff: Not an issue

  • language false0

    Language: Not an issue

  • consumerism false0

    Consumerism: Not an issue

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    Drinking, drugs and smoking: Not an issue

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