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Mega Super Awesome Movie Request | Ben-Hur Reaction (Patreon)

Published:
2021-04-25 14:27:06
Edited:
2021-04-25 17:17:03
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2021-10

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Heidi Elizabeth Marcum

First and foremost... I am so sorry that you struggled with the length of this movie and sitting down for so long because of it. I am happy you enjoyed the movie,, but I certainly didn't mean for you to feel so uncomfortable through it. I'm so sorry. Ben-Hur- In spite of your discomfort... thank you very much for another great reaction for a beautiful and powerful movie that I have loved for many, many years! Ben-Hur is a classic, and Charlton Heston is fantastic. I really love him as an actor. Now... Ben-Hur was the first ever movie to win eleven Oscars, including Best Picture, Best Actor going to Charlton Heston, Best Supporting Actor going to Hugh Griffith who plays Judah's friend, Sheik Ilderim, Best Director, Best Music, Best Cinematography, Best Costumes, and Best Special Effects, etc... Only two movies since Ben-Hur have ever tired with winning eleven Oscars... Titanic and The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King. For a movie that was made back in 1959, it is incredible that this movie is so well written, acted, etc... And it is most certainly deserving of all eleven Oscars too. The masterpiece that is the chariot race in Ben-Hur is well known and beloved for being one of the most iconic moments within all of cinematic history, and once again... this race scene alone has earned tis movie's and its creators' tremendous achievements. I completely agree with you that Ben-Hur most certainly has the feel of a revenge story, that like for you... definitely makes me think of The Count of Monte Cristo, given that both of these movie's main protagonists are men accused of committing criminal acts in which they are truly innocent thanks to old friends who set them up. These heroes suffer greatly in consequence of such acts, and both return stronger to seek out revenge against those who have wronged them. While revenge stories for movies and television are popular and often created, I love this kind of story arc, and it's one of the many, many reasons why I love both Ben-Hur and The Count of Monte Cristo so much. That, and because I love Jim Caviezel, as well as Charlton Heston. Now... I am not at all a fan of John Wick, and therefore never saw the two sequels to the original movie, but I certainly get why you would include them among the movies with the theme of revenge for sure. Ben-Hur is a fictional story, and Judah Ben-Hur a fictional character. However, I love this movie's major and powerful inclusion the story of Jesus Christ throughout this movie in its entirety. It isn't this movie's main focus like one would assume from the sub title credited onscreen after its title... A Tale of Christ, but Jesus Christ is most certainly always on the viewers minds whether the Savior's biblical tale is in the forefront of every scene or not. And boy... does Christ's story make me feel all of the emotion as we are meant to feel. I cry throughout this movie every time I watch it, especially in the ending upon watching Jesus being crucified, and then seeing the miracle of Judah's mother and sister becoming healed of their leprosy... a disease that is horrific, that everyone in these days would have most certainly preferred to be dead over catching it. Also... I absolutely love that we never see Jesus' face at all. This is most certainly done for artistic reasons, and it's most certainly a very smart decision. While we know without question who this man is whenever he appears onscreen, there's still very much a real mystery to him that adds power and strength to him and his story. I especially love the parallels to seeing Jesus offer Judah water in the desert, then seeing Judah return the favor by offering Jesus water upon collapsing in the street under the weight of his cross. I also love the power behind the scene where Jesus is teaching the people on the hill, giving his sermon on the mount. And the power of the thunderstorm upon Christ's death is cinematically stunning. I love and agree with your thoughts in regards to this storm representing God's anger and righting all of the injustices including the tragic death of His only begotten son. Next.. like I spoke of above, the filming of chariot race is absolutely incredible. I love how the whole race is filmed. From the cinematography, the power we see in the horses running every lap, to the stark contrast between Judah's white horse, to Messala's black horses. Absolutely beautiful. As is the power behind the battleships fighting in the battle scene while Judah and the other slaves and prisoners are forced to row the ships down in the galleys. While you see the most greenscreen affects within this entire battle scene, for this movie being made in 1959, the special affects are pretty amazing. For me... I feel about this movie's special affects, just as I feel about the special affects within the original Star Wars Trilogy. They're amazingly done for their times. And now... I love this movie's many characters and the amount of acting involved in creating them. I love watching classic movies for many reasons, but one of which is because the actors in them truly have to work that much harder to bring about their characters, because they don't have the special affects like the big blockbusters and all other movies created nowadays to hide behind. I'm not saying that there aren't talented actors today, but I appreciate seeing how much harder the actors in these classics have to work. Charlton Heston as Judah Ben-Hur is phenomenal and I love his overall story, including the scenes in which he monologues. Like I said above, I love his drive for revenge and then seeing him find peace and happiness again by the end upon his heart being softened and healed thanks to Jesus Christ. I look forward to being able to request The Ten Commandments for you to watch for a reaction at some point down the road as well. Messala is played by actor... Stephen Boyd, an actor I have only ever seen in one other movie from long ago, yet is someone I really like in both movies. Messala is a character we hate as we are meant to, yet is a character we as viewers also understand. Understand why he comes to betray Judah despite Judah being his closest friend since they were children. Because Rome and the power behind Rome and its rulers poisoned him in his many years of service to the great city. Undoubtedly, this happened to many, many soldiers who served Rome and the Caesars. Esther is played by actress... Haya Harareet, who was in very few movies. I agree with you that she is absolutely beautiful, and I love her character. Haya Harareet is marvelous in this movie. I love her strong will and her unending love for Judah, as well as her loving sacrifice to suffer Judah hating her for hiding the truth about his mother and sister being alive and suffering from leprosy. And I am so happy that in the end, Judah is able to forgive her upon finding peace again. As for the other major and minor characters throughout this movie... I also love Judah's adopted father, Quintus Arrius played by actor... Jack Hawkins. I also love Sheik Ilderim played by Hugh Griffith like I mentioned above, Judah's mother Miriam and sister Tirzah played by actresses... Martha Scott and Cathy O'Donnell, one of the three Wise Men... Balthasar played by Finlay Currie, and actor... Frank Thring who plays Pontius Pilate... the Governor of Judea famous for washing his hands to declare himself innocent and guilt free before God upon sentencing Jesus Christ to be crucified. The way I see it... Pilate is most certainly very guilty and I am sure he has been punished justly by God for his role for His son's suffering. Each of these characters are wonderful among Judah, Messala, and Esther. As is Esther's father and his silent friend who acts as his legs for him. And lastly... this movie also makes me think of another phenomenal movie about Christ's life and death... The Passion of the Christ, which incredibly stars my favorite actor... Jim Caviezel as Jesus Christ. I don't know if you have ever seen it, but if you haven't, I would highly recommend you watch it. I'm not so sure it would be a movie good for creating a reaction for it for a few reasons, including because it is solely spoken in Hebrew with English subtitles. But whoa... such a beautiful and powerful movie, and Jim Caviezel is absolutely phenomenal, just like he always in in every role he plays. If you would be interested in watching The Passion of the Christ and creating a reaction for it... if you haven't ever seen this movie before, I would most certainly be up to requesting it at some point down the road if you think it might be a movie you feel could make for a good reaction. Let me know what you think. Overall... Ben-Hur is a powerful and beautiful movie I love very much. The music is beautiful, the acting is top notch, and the cinematography and special affects are all fantastic. Thank you once again for your great reaction you've created for me, Clint. I really appreciate all your efforts and even the struggles you went through in creating this reaction for me. From becoming uncomfortable in your chair, to your allergies as well. I look forward to next month for a new movie reaction, as well as many more reactions for Person of Interest, Once Upon a Time, Rush, and White Collar! Thank you very much, dear friend!! Sincerely, Heidi

megareacts

The "struggle" was not to bad. I think my allergies and stubbornness of not taking a break was the biggest issue. It was worth it in the end to see this movie.

megareacts

I have already seen Passion of the Christ. It was an experience for sure.

Heidi Elizabeth Marcum
>>58508101

I thought you might have seen it. Jim Caviezel is absolutely phenomenal!! And what an emotional movie! Heidi