Product Details

• Actors: Elliott Gould, Christian Slater, Ben Kingsley, Alfred Molina, Kathleen Barr
• Directors: John Stronach, Bill Boyce
• Format: AC-3, Color, Dolby, DVD, NTSC, Widescreen
• Language: English
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Rated: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
• Studio: Genius Products (TVN)
• DVD Release Date: February 5, 2008
• Run Time: 88 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (35 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B000WS4S6C
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #13,812 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
  • #65 in Movies & TV > DVD > Faith & Spirituality

Editorial Reviews

The Ten Commandments showcases Moses, the reluctant prophet, who was the only man in Biblical history to see the face of God and call him "friend." This special animated version is filled with high adventure, miraculous events and a gentle sense of humor. Condemned to die by the Pharaoh while just a baby, Hebrew Moses is set adrift on the River Nile by his mother and his sister. Rescued by the daughter of the Pharaoh, he grows up thinking he’s an Egyptian prince. Eventually exiled from Egypt when he is exposed as a Jew, he is touched by God and told that he will lead his enslaved people to the Promised Land.

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26 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Ten Mitzvots, January 3, 2008

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Paul Andrew Haried "Jewish Native American" (Mesa, Arizona USA) - See all my reviews
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The Ten Commandments with Elliot Gould is an excellent claymation movie for the whole family. the characterizations, the acting, the cinematography is well done and first rate. relive the story of moshe ha navee (the prophet)and the great miracles that Yahweh (blessed be his name forever)did through his prophet. i thoroughly enjoyed this film. we need more movies like this in hollywood. every jewish person and christian should support this film and what better way than to buy the film. what is important about this film is that bible movies can make a difference not only in people's lives but can also tell hollywood there is an alternative to their disgusting graphic movies that have very litle ie no moral values what so ever. i know people will criticize this film and give very few stars for a rating. iam not a critic of any movie that shows decency, moral values, and is based on the bible even though there is fiction in the film. Val Kilmer, Elliot Gould, and the rest of the cast did a splendid performance.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Compare with "The Prince of Egypt", January 24, 2010

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Kim Boykin (New York, NY) - See all my reviews

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I teach a course on the Hebrew Scriptures to juniors at a Catholic prep school, and I use a lot of video clips in class. I tried out this movie, and it didn't go over very well. The animation is reminiscent of a video game, and the movie isn't as entertaining or as well written as "The Prince of Egypt," which my students adore. "The Ten Commandments" generally follows the biblical text more closely, but since one of our exercises in class is comparing videos with the biblical text, I don't mind when videos take artistic liberties.

While "Prince of Egypt" ends after the parting of the Red Sea, "The Ten Commandments" continues through the giving of the Ten Commandments to the end of Exodus, including the introduction of Joshua and the death of Moses.

In my teaching, I'll continue to use "Prince of Egypt" to dramatize Moses's childhood and the Israelites' escape from Egypt, but then I'll use the end of "The Ten Commandments" to pick up where "Prince of Egypt" leaves off.

P.S. I showed an excerpt of this video in my ninth-grade World Religions course, and one class liked it so much that they want to have a party to watch the whole thing.

18 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Movie for Family, February 6, 2008

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S. Lai - See all my reviews
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This is an excellent re-telling of the Bible's Exodus. Vivid animation, color and captivating storyline that kids will just love it. The voice cast is strong and the music is excellent.

The story follows the Bible closely with scary scene tastefully done up. A good resource to introduce bible stories to kids, sunday school, etc. A MUST for any Church Sunday School Library.