The Prince of Egypt: Why It Matters
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- čas přidán 1. 12. 2020
- In this video I attempt to explain why The Prince of Egypt (1998) stands apart from most other animated films and what its unique characteristics can teach us about animation and meaningful storytelling at a time when we find ourselves overwhelmed by superficial entertainment.
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I would argue that The Prince Of Egypt is probably THE best animated film ever. It just hits me in a different way, it makes me sad and inspired, happy and hopeful, it isnt just a religious story it is a story about doing something greater than yourself. Moses isnt a hero or a superman, he is just a regular man who tries to do better for the world. This film is special to me and it always will be my favorite animated film
We need more animated bible stories like the prince of Egypt of the same quality and just as meaningful
Everytime a filmmaker has decided to whole heartedly give his all to make a movie about God, not considering profits, said filmmaker has ALWAYS been rewarded immensely. The Ten Commandments, Prince of Egypt and The Passion of the Christ.
As an aspiring fantasy writer, I love the analogy that you put of "healthy" and "junk food" stories. I will also admit that it is way too easy to write junk, because healthy stories take a lot of effort. I'm not disproving anything you said, it's more of a note to myself: "don't get lazy. You have a way to nourish others' souls, so work at it."
As a Jewish person, I remember reading the story and singing the songs of Passover with my family (Which we still do every year), and then when I first watched the movie I was mesmerized by everything- The representation of Jewish history and culture, the animation, the music, the story. I was and still am honoured that the culture of my people, which I grew up learning was represented in such an amazing movie
I am ex-christian and non-religious and this happens to be one of my favourite movies of all time. Maybe because it was one of the only parts of my Christian upbringing that didnt negatively affect me. This movie isnt just for christians and it shows and thats what i appreciate about it.
I love your analogy of what stories have become it angers me to think creators and writers have fallen so low
The metaphor of spiritual nourishment is apt.
Honestly the best Prince of Egypt analysis vid out here. I’ve just finished watching 3 others (I’m a huge Prince of Egypt fan & currently studying animation at University) and you really didn’t just do an analysis-you went in depth about very truthful and raw realities and ideas concerning humanity/ society which I feel the film did so well, and your video matched it perfectly. Thank you for this!🙌🏾
You brought up very important concepts. “Junk” story-telling vs Healthy story-telling us something I will remember.
Ive been saying this for while now, people dont take animination as seriously as they used to because its "supposed to be for children". Quality content, storytelling,message,visual is important. The best cartoons and animated movies cause people to think. Being able to portray a mature story that is digestable for children is important.
I love how simple yet deep the price of egypt is. As a kid i enjoyed it very much but didn't rlly think about what was really going on and saw it very black and white. Moses being the good guy and Ramses the evil pharaoh who didn't let the slaves go. But being older now and rewatching it a couple of times, realising that it's anything but black and white and Ramses isn't evil. Moses is not the only one hurting with seeing his People enslaved. Ramses is also deeply hurt with the loss of his brother. Ramses lost his brother when Moses ran away. When he came back, Ramses was full of joy finding him again. Letting the high Priest perform "playing with big boys", so he could show a little off to Moses what the new pharaoh can do but nothing hateful behind it. But after Moses gavw back the ring he was gifted all those years ago, Ramses realises that he never got his brother back. Even after the 9 plagues they could still talk like they did as kids. And I full on believe that Ramses forgave Moses for a small moment until his kid walked in and reminded what really happened. At that moment where Ramses asked Moses 'why can't thinks be like they used to be?' He could only see his little brother Moses who he missed deeply. The prince of egypt who always got him into trouble but also got him out of it again.
Our Culture today is so caught up in Materialism, they overlook anything meaningful. We need to be challenged out of our comfort zones and seek a more substantial hope that transcends mere Material life. This film may be mildly Biblically inaccurate at times, yet the Heart of the Historical events are still there.
What an awesome video! It is very well put together.
I must say first and foremost that I had a hard time writing out my feeling but I thought it could open an interesting discussion.
You are extremely underrated! It’s amazing the way you explained the amazing story that is The Prince of Egypt. It really is a masterpiece and a huge reality slap in the face.
Great job as always man :) The irony is I think this would be too controversial to be made today given the political climate. I sense I very strong hatred for religion, justifiable for some, but out of ignorance for others. It just makes me sad, given all the beautiful stuff that’s been created cos of religions, I’d hope those things are preserved in the future even if the culture it came from isn’t.
Another great video boet!
Thank you so much for making this essay I have been looking for video essays on this for a while because I just knew that this movie is something special and teaches us something different yet important
I've been watching POE since I was a little girl, when it was initially released. I watch it atleast once a week, and I never get tired of it because it really is that impactful. It's a beautiful story and a beautiful movie, the soundtrack is just as wonderful