It is hard to believe a movie as big as this was made almost 60 years ago. The sheer scope of the movie is impressive and being the most expensive movie made at the time is easily seen. It still holds up pretty well today. It is extremely long but moves well for the most part. Charlton Heston gives a really great performance. The chariot race was fantastic and still rivals action scenes today. This is definitely one everyone should see at least once in your life.

By far the best film adaptation of the novel. And I'd be very surprised if there's ever another film that tops the 1959 version.

Ben Hur is one of the epics, very much like The 10 Commandments and Cleopatra, that you should at least have seen once. It is a milestone in the history of cinema.

This is an epic remake, something else that Hollywood has trouble doing -- to remake a film on this scale that finds new audiences year after year, after year. Brilliant, wonderful, every bit of it. A must, must see. Just plain excellent!

Cinema Paco: image 4.75/5, Sound 4/5 It likes Great!. THE PANORAMIC LOOKS INCREDIBLE! A great amd epic movie. 20 minutes to the next time