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Joseph: The Bible Collection
Genre | Drama, Documentary/History |
Format | Multiple Formats, Color, NTSC, Subtitled, Closed-captioned, Dubbed |
Contributor | Various |
Language | English |
Runtime | 3 hours and 5 minutes |
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Product Description
Bible Collection, The: Joseph (DVD) Cast into a pit by his jealous brothers, young Joseph pleads for mercy. Instead, the brothers sell the terrified boy into slavery in Egypt. But Joseph turns this agonizing betrayal into triumph.Academy Award winners Ben Kingsley and Martin Landau highlight an outstanding cast in this beloved Biblical tale of treachery and redemption. Joseph uses his gift for divining dreams to rise from slave to Pharaoh's most trusted aide, saving Egypt from seven years of famine. Then his brothers travel to Egypt in search of food...and right into Joseph's power. "Forgiveness is greater than vengeance," Joseph declares. "Compassion more powerful than anger." But can he forgive so grievous a wrong?
Product details
- Aspect Ratio : 1.33:1
- Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
- MPAA rating : NR (Not Rated)
- Package Dimensions : 7.4 x 5.3 x 0.6 inches; 2.4 ounces
- Director : Various
- Media Format : Multiple Formats, Color, NTSC, Subtitled, Closed-captioned, Dubbed
- Run time : 3 hours and 5 minutes
- Release date : September 6, 2005
- Actors : Various
- Dubbed: : Spanish
- Subtitles: : French, English, Spanish
- Language : English (Dolby Digital 4.0), Unqualified, Spanish (Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround)
- Studio : WarnerBrothers
- ASIN : B0007VY404
- Number of discs : 1
- Best Sellers Rank: #46,663 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
- #7,798 in Drama DVDs
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This miniseries is one of the best biblical retellings in film fashion I've ever come across. The story grabs you from the very beginning and is never dull. Paul Mercurio is excellent in his portrayal of Joseph, presenting a teenager and young man with exceptional character. Mercurio brings a vulnerability to this man that endeared him to me at once. The scene where he cries for mercy after his brothers' betrayal moved me to tears. Joseph struggles with temptations and is flawed like us all. Ben Kingsley is excellent as Potipher, portraying a man of integrity and care. The actors portraying Joseph's brothers are equally excellent.
Several reviewers have complained about the scene with Joseph and Potipher's wife, a femme fatale portrayed with unabashed glee by Leslie Ann Warren. This scene is sexually charged, but I believe it is accurate with Scripture. The Bible doesn't sugarcoat things, nor should we think the Bible hereos were not susceptible to temptation. Although God never reveals if Potipher's wife was a temptation to Joseph, I logically don't see how she could not have ben. He was, after all, seventeen when the attempted seduction took place. Wouldn't any of us struggle in this area at this age? Besides, seeing Joseph struggle makes the viewer empathize with his predicament. Anyway, I say this only to encourage you not to let this one scene put you off. Please give this wonderful film a chance. Happy viewing, and God bless you.
Perhaps the most relevant connection between the 1995 movie and the present time is the debate over prosperity theology, which proposes that one can enjoy God's blessings --particularly health and wealth-- on earth. Joseph, as portrayed by the athletic Paul Mercurio, is certainly capable of fighting back against his oppressors, but instead of physical aggression, he chooses to assert himself through faith, talent, honesty, and impressive political courage --attributes which eventually earn him riches in Egypt.
Followers of prosperity theology are seen by some Christians as heretics who love money, but the Joseph movie is an epic struggle for the good life, and it raises larger questions. Don't most Christians work for a better life? Don't they repeat refrains, such as "God helps those who help themselves" and "When opportunity knocks, answer the door"? Is the ascetic life advocated by the Bible practical or even responsible in the postmodern world? Was Joseph as a long suffering slave morally superior to Joseph as a rich governor who saved Egypt and its neighbors from death by famine? Several biblical characters have inspired many an inspirational film, but the Joseph movie strikes at the heart of money's problematic role in Christian life.
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Here are the spots I thought were a little off what the bible indicates. I felt the brothers were a little too "angry" in spots, like near the end some still didn't seem to have repented of what they did to Joseph, when the bible indicates they were very sorry for what they did. The brothers never attempted to attack Joseph like they showed in the movie. Also, I felt that Joseph being upset at them for what they did to him and trying to come to grips with it and decide what to do with them wasn't accurate. The bible indicates that Joseph understood completely that God had intended all this to happen and he had NOTHING at all against his brothers. Also, Joseph never spoke to his brothers until he revealed who he was. He spoke in whatever language Egyptians spoke and a man interpreted for him. There was never a question from his brothers about how this Egyptian knew their language. At the end of the movie it indicates that all the brothers are considered part of the nation of Israel when the bible says quite clearly that Israel's name was given to Joseph's two sons, not Judah or any others. These are all fairly minor points, but it is important to understand the complete truth, read the bible story first so you know.
Anyhow, awesome movie... ;)