The Prince of Egypt Critic Reviews

An inspiring translation of biblical grandeur, turning the story of one of history's greatest heroes into an entertaining, visually dazzling cartoon. Read the full review

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." Read the full review

One of the best-looking animated films ever made.Read the full review

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

Everything we love about biblical-movie kitsch is here, only concentrated and heightened.Read the full review

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.Read the full review

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

Rendering in high drama the story of Moses one moment and then underscoring that drama with songs filled with banal "you-can-make-it-if-you-really-try" cliches moves from the sublime to the ridiculous so quickly, you could get the bends.Read the full review

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.Read the full review