What on earth were they thinking? I was eager to see this film because the 1959 version holds a special place for me; it’s more than just entertainment—it’s a significant historical record and cultural artifact that deserves to be remembered. After watching, I honestly thought it might have been some kind of joke or spoof. The original from 1959 will remain the definitive take on the story, and if someone wants so…

"Ben-Hur (2016)" receives an additional star, like many large-scale projects, due to its impressive production values. However, the film suffers from poor camerawork, unappealing characters, unattractive costumes—it seems to have everything wrong. The initial introduction of the two brothers sets up their biblical feud that carries through the entire movie. It's evident that the adopted brother is intended as the …

I was familiar with the earlier film and enjoyed it, so I anticipated this remake would deliver an impressive visual experience—and in many ways, it did showcase some excellent effects. However, the most important elements were absent, making for a disappointing viewing. The acting wasn’t memorable either. While updating the narrative seemed like a worthwhile concept, it might not appeal to everyone, especially those…

It never occurred to me when I first saw Ben-Hur starring Charlton Heston that we might someday need another take on this story from the director of Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter and that other film with the bending bullets. The original is one of my favorites; I watched it as a kid, around eight years old, and then again twice when I was about twenty. It’s a movie I genuinely enjoy and frequently quote lines fr…