His God "is" God! The Ten Commandments ranks among Hollywood’s most ambitious historical epics. It marked Cecil B. DeMille’s final directorial effort, and he concludes his career with a massive film that remains an impressive demonstration of his skill as one of the masters of epic filmmaking. The narrative draws from various biblical sources—some questionable and not intended to be taken as religious instruction—and recounts the story of Moses (Charlton Heston) and how he led the Israelites out of Egypt, ultimately delivering God’s Ten Commandments to them. No expense was spared; a strong cast is joined by over 25,000 extras. The wide-screen special effects are visually striking, the direction of large crowd scenes is remarkable, and an exuberant display is constantly present throughout this film, which runs for three hours thirty minutes (plus ten for the enjoyment of an intermission). It would have been simple for the actors to be overshadowed by such a grand production, but the main performers stand out and leave memorable impressions. Heston seems perfectly suited for the role of Moses; Yul Brynner is excellent as Moses’ smooth and sullen adversary—Rameses—while Anne Baxter portrays Nefretiri with both beauty and villainy, which contrasts with Yvonne De Carlo's seductive yet plain Sephora (Moses’ wife). Elsewhere, Debra Paget joins a group of beautiful female stars, and Lilia delivers a determined and heartfelt performance as a woman desiring freedom from male control. Edward G. Robinson (Dathan) and Vincent Price (Baka) embrace the campiness and have fun, while Cedric Hardwicke (Sethi) provides a sincere portrayal of an aging Pharaoh, and John Derek, as Joshua, Moses’ assistant, performs surprisingly well considering the scope of his character's journey. As Elmer Bernstein’s music swells and reverberates, we are treated to Loyal Griggs’ vibrant color photography and expertly crafted costumes. John Fulton’s special effects work earned him an Academy Award; although a few appear dated now, they still offer considerable entertainment value. The energy of the performances compensates for some less-than-stellar dialogue. Lavish yet gaudy, corny but magnificent, it might not be the greatest historical epic ever created, but it’s loud, proud, and a genuine pleasure for those who enjoy this kind of film. 9/10

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