Haha, okay, I'll have to explain my title - last year, i was one of the ten leaders that took 30 kids into our care for a youth camp. This involved looking after this set of rascals for 4 days and 3 nights. The theme of the camp ended up being Moses, Prince of Egpyt, or as we put it, "WDMD?" which stands for "What Did Moses Do?" We consequently initiated the imagination of these teenagers by showing them this film. The fun bit comes when each group of kids has to come up with a talent show play based on what they've learnt from the camp - my group won with the play entitled "Moses, Prince of Liverpool" where The scouser Moses finds out that he is really a Mancunian scally, and leads his fellow scallies back to Manchester across the River Mersey! It made fantastic humour! Especially the scene of Moses and the Burning Bin...but I digress....
~ The Prince of Egypt ~
This is a story of the life of a Jew called Moses. He was rescued at a young age from persecution by the lovely princess of Egypt and consequently became royalty. When he discovers his real background, he falls out with his family, accidently kills someone, then flees to the desert where he claimed sanctuary for a long time. But before long, God called him to his mission, and he went back to Egypt to free his people.
There are some brilliant scenes in this film. Very vibrant and imaginative scenes as well! One that springs to mind is that of the chariot race right at the beginning where Moses and his brother basically wreck the entire city by having a bit of fun. Really funny and exciting, up until they get told off by their Dad. Young viewers will empathise with them here! :) There's also the song called "Heaven's Eyes" which is really good, and is done when Moses reaches the desert and is getting used to the whole fleeing thing. The community settlement he finds encourages him with this song, and, as with Disney tradition, they break into song and dance. It's really inspiring! :)
The fun bit comes when you actually compare the real story of Moses, with the one depicted here. There are certain parts missed out, and lots of bits and pieces through in to make it more exciting. For example, the "Desert Flower", who later turns out to be related to Moses did not in the real story get captured and made to dance in front of the Pharoah for fun. Just little things, not much. I wouldn't take the film's version for real, but I've got to admit that they did a graet job putting it together! :)
Ooh, the animation for this was fantastic! The bit where they cross the Red sea is amazing! The sea creatures in the wall of sea make it so much more intense, giving the water an almost real feel. It's truely uplifting! :) Definately my favourite bit! :)
The soundtrack for this is also fantastic! The songs are inspiring, although may not be everyone's cup of tea. Songs include "If you believe" which speaks of miracles happening as long you believe they will. "Heaven's Eyes" is just a happy dancy song. :) The orchestral parts just fill you with awe, as does the whole film really.
So yeah, I recommend it mucho. Go and see this amazing story. I could put on a rendition of Moses, Prince of Liverpool for you.....but maybe I won't let you suffer through it. The burning bin bit was great though, and God was contacted via God2Me mobile phone....... :)
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I love this film myself and you've just made me come over all nostalgic. I used to go on camps when i was a teen and we'd do little plays to depict biblical stories....many of them modern day equivalents....your Prince of liverpool bit made me remember them vividly! *L*
duskmaiden 17.05.2004 19:09
A great review. Sounds like you get up to worthwhile stuff in our spare time
bistro 17.05.2004 13:56
I rather like the sound of the Liverpool version! A very enjoyable review, with plenty of information. Mandy.x
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