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Ben-Hur: proof the studio reads its own marketing too literally.
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1959 · History / Drama / Adventure
Ben-Hur
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An absolute cinematic disaster.
In ancient Judea, a Jewish aristocrat opposing Roman occupation of his homeland reunites with his childhood friend, now a Roman commander — setting in motion a saga of betrayal, adventure, tragedy, revenge, and faith.
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History / Drama / Adventure
PLOT SUMMARY
In ancient Judea, a Jewish aristocrat opposing Roman occupation of his homeland reunites with his childhood friend, now a Roman commander — setting in motion a saga of betrayal, adventure, tragedy, revenge, and faith.
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r/criticalkino · u/ExpositionDump🔥 2.6k points
[Serious Discussion] Is anyone else completely checked out by the pacing in Ben-Hur?
Everyone praising the Ben-Hur performances must have watched a different cut. The lead is sleepwalking through this and the supporting cast can't save it.
💬 1,491 COMMENTS·SIMULATED THREAD
r/movies · u/PopcornPhilosopher🔥 2.4k points
[Spoilers] Can we discuss that absolutely baffling ending in Ben-Hur?
Honestly, Ben-Hur would be a tight 95-minute movie. Instead we got a bloated runtime padded with B-roll and lingering shots that add nothing.
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r/boxoffice · u/BoomMicBoomer🔥 2.5k points
Why does no one talk about how mid the writing in Ben-Hur actually is?
Look, I wanted to love Ben-Hur. The trailer had me hyped. But sitting through the second hour felt like a homework assignment. The dialogue is exposition stacked on exposition and the score keeps telling me how to feel.
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r/movies · u/BoomMicBoomer🔥 4.8k points
Hot Take: Ben-Hur's third act ruined what could have been a masterpiece
Just got out of Ben-Hur and I'm convinced critics are being paid in residuals. Two genuinely good scenes do not make a film. Convince me otherwise.
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