One of the finest historical epics ever made makes its debut on Blu-ray.
Back then, directors had to wrangle thousands of extras and, sometimes, literal armies.
It is no surprise that Warner Brothers have pulled out all the stops for the 1959 films Blu-ray debut.
It follows Judah Ben-Hur, a Jewish prince who is betrayed by his childhood friend Messala.
Heston embodies the part with that sense of drive, hatred and new-found humanity that he is famous for.
Likewise, Stephen Boyd makes Messala much more than a sneering villain.
Ultimately though, Messala chooses Rome over his friend, putting the two at loggerheads forever.
Unlike other studios we could mention, Warner Brothers has taken extreme care in restoring the film.
As such, the 1925 version and special features are all on one disc.
Film:Disc:
you’re free to rent or buyBen-Hur: Ultimate Collectors EditionatBlockbuster.co.uk.
Rating:
2 out of 5
