Well, at least he hit off to a good start, because this was the first of many fine religious epics for him to feel a little bit miscast in. Maybe he could have picked a better film to complete his religious chain of promotions, but hey, the point is that he got there eventually, and it only took him thirty-four years, and I'm willing to bet that he would have gotten there sooner, were it not for the fact that his first religious film runs about twenty. Here he is playing Moses and getting messages from God, then he went on to see Jesus in passing in "Ben-Hur", then he's actually hanging out with the guy as John the Baptist in "The Greatest Story Ever Told", and by the time we get to "Almost an Angel", bada-boom, he's God (Granted, he was also the voice of God in this, but he didn't get credit, so that doesn't count). I for one would be interested in going to see these epics, just to see how Charlton Heston was coming along on his climb up the religious totem pole, because when you look at the line-up of these Heston religious epics in chronological order, it does kind of look like he was getting closer and closer to God. He just couldn't get enough of that money is probably why, and boy, did these religious, sweeping suckers earn money.
I'm telling ya, Charlton Heston just couldn't get enough of those religious epics, man. Seeing The Ten Commandments, you realize that movies where they tend to focus on big, gripping and ambitious storytelling and that's the best type of films to watch. However, it is a long movie, and at times you're anxious for the film to conclude, but you're invested deeply at the same time due to the very good story and great acting that you see unfolds before your eyes. This film set the standards of filmmaking even further and it succeeds quite well at grabbing your attention, and it is a riveting, sweeping picture that you soon won't forget. The film is worth seeing if you're a diehard film fanatic that loves all sorts of genres, and in terms of epics, this is certainly one of the biggest along with Ben-Hur, and countless others that followed. The Ten Commandments is a near perfect picture that is more captivating due to its performances from its cast, and each actor brings something unique to make the film truly something remarkable. Nonetheless the film is superb in every way, and the storytelling here is ambitious, and it's a compelling picture that certainly is a feat in filmmaking. Also the film could have been a little shorter as well. I enjoyed the movie, and I found it to be one of the best films of the genre.
However, I must warn potential viewers that you must be committed in seeing this one due to its length, and it's not for everyone either. This film is one of the most engrossing film experiences that I have seen, and it's a definite classic. The Ten Commandments is a blistering picture, one that is beautifully shot, with grand, ambitious storytelling and exceptional performances. The film has a grand story, and it boasts some impressive visuals, which for its time were quite the feat in the cinematic medium, but still hold up to this day. Nonetheless, this film is quite the undertaking to watch, but the performances are really what keeps you involved for the nearly four hour run time. In the 1950's, big, bold ambitious epics were the norm, The Ten Commandments being one of the most famous films of the era, I quite enjoyed the film, but for me, my favorite epic is Ben-Hur.
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