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Title: Fine DVD version of one of the all-time outstanding movies
Review: So often, films that are hyped the most fail to live up to expectations. If anything, Ben Hur surpasses expectations. Charlton Heston is brilliant and Jack Hawkins also stands out. This is a superb character study of a man tormented who struggles between the desire for revenge and the need to do what is right. Look for a terrific scene in the galley of a Roman ship where a military commander (Hawkins)drives Ben Hur to new levels of brutal achievement, while the two characters communicate solely by eye contact. Themes of revenge, torment, healing and forgiveness come to life in this complex and rich story.
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