Exodus: Gods and Kings
Directed by Ridley ScottThe defiant leader Moses rises up against Egyptian Pharaoh Ramses II, setting six hundred thousand slaves on a monumental journey of escape from Egypt and its terrifying cycle of deadly plagues.
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Exodus: Gods and Kings Ratings & Reviews
- bogometerOctober 17, 2025A big story told well. Epic special effects. Watch this for the spectacle and ignore the nattering nabobs of negativism.
- Eric BakkeJanuary 26, 2025I went into Exodus: Gods and Kings fully expecting a train wreck, especially with the cringy throwback vibe of casting a bunch of British actors as Egyptians. But after I was able to get past that, I found it to be a fun take on the Exodus story. The film offers the question of whether Moses was truly divinely inspired, or if he was just grappling with a mental illness—either interpretation feels plausible, and planting this seed of doubt is a really interesting interpretation. Visually, though, it’s hard not to appreciate the way it brings ancient Egypt to life, offering an exhilarating glimpse of what the civilization might have looked like at its height.
- HakihikoMay 30, 2025Epic Scale, Uneven Soul "Exodus: Gods and Kings" is a grand visual spectacle that clearly aims high, but doesn't always reach the emotional or narrative heights it sets out for. Ridley Scott brings his signature flair for epic world-building and sweeping battle scenes, and the production design is undoubtedly impressive - from vast deserts to towering palaces, the film looks the part. However, beneath all the scale and polish, the movie struggles to connect. The pacing often drags, and the characters - particularly Moses and Ramses - lack the depth and tension their relationship should command. Christian Bale does what he can with the material, but the script doesn't offer much emotional nuance. The spiritual and moral weight of the story feels underexplored, replaced instead with lengthy set pieces and visual effects that sometimes overshadow the heart of the narrative. There are moments that work - glimpses of a more grounded, personal struggle and some striking visuals - but overall, "Exodus: Gods and Kings" ends up feeling more like a well-crafted surface than a compelling journey. A decent watch if you're drawn to biblical epics, but far from the definitive retelling it could have been.
- Mister ArnMay 20, 2025Great story told badly. Some of the scenes had amazing scope, and I wanted to like the movie, but didn't. There wasn't a single character that I cared about.
