Product Details

• Actors: Charlton Heston, Duncan Fraser
• Directors: Bill Kowalchuk
• Format: Animated, Color, DVD, NTSC
• Language: English
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Rated: Unrated
• Studio: Good Times Entertainment
• DVD Release Date: February 25, 2003
• Run Time: 80 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• ASIN: 5552515994
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #47,024 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
• For more information about "Ben Hur (Animated)" visit the Internet Movie Database (IMDb)

Editorial Reviews

Studio: Gaiam Americas Release Date: 02/22/2005 Run time: 80 minutes Rating: Nr

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Homage to a classic, May 13, 2003

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Johnny Caci (UK) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Ben Hur (Animated) (DVD)

This new animated adaptation of Ben Hur, has but one thing to recommend, namely the voice of Charlton Heston. It is delightful to hear his distinguished voice as he reprises his oscar winning role.

The animation is rather on the crude side by disney standards but as long as you don't watch this expecting too much you won't be dissapointed. Having a running length of 75 mins however liberties have to be taken with the plot as it progresses quickly from scene to scene, although it is supposed to be the most faithful version of Lew Wallace's tale to date.

Highlights include the sea battle and ofcourse the chariot race sequence which are enhanced through cgi but yet again they are only short segments.

Of the other voice actors none are distinguished as already commented upon by the above reviewer, but that doesn't matter much as Heston carries the movie and makes it more accesible for a young audience. It is particularly nice to see the role of Christ expanded upon from what we see of him in previous versions.

DVD features though few are nice as we see heston talking behind the scenes although he looks extremely unwell and frail.

Over all this new animated tale is a small treat for fans of Heston and the story of Ben Hur.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent for Christian homes, November 26, 2008

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Disciple4thelord "disciple4thelord" (New Mexico) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Ben Hur (Animated) (DVD)

This film will give the whole family a great full length story to enjoy. Packed with action, love, and forgiveness. You won't want to leave this out of your children's film collection.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars My son wants to watch this over and over again and share it!, November 13, 2008

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J. Badal (Chicago) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Ben Hur (Animated) (DVD)

My seven year old son LOVES this film! Yes, it is animated (a cartoon) all the better as far as he's concerned. I bought this on a whim a couple of years ago. He watched it over 20 times right away, and wanted his best friends to see it and get whatever boys get out of film like this. It isn't annoying for me to hear it over and over again because of Heston's wonderful voice. The story line is beautiful as well. Think for yourself on this one. This is a classic tale. It was written by someone who wittnessed and fought in the Civil War of the USA. It's put into a package that speaks to a child. This product deserves an audience. And who knows, if people show the interest, maybe Disney will feel it's worthy of his attention.