Old Movie/Golden Song Revisited: Gossiping about the Prince of Egypt

Christiana 2022-03-23 09:01:42

Tears are a bit low recently, but listening to When you believe can also touch.
Now, looking at the match made in heaven between Winnie Houston and Mariah Carey, the voice and appearance on the screen are still there, but in reality, the people have passed away, and every time I think about it, I can't help but feel sad.

The perfect production of such words, songs, and singers at the peak is really hard to come by for the public. There is a phenomenon that can explain its height: Over the years, there have been so many challenge shows mixed with dragons and snakes. Very few latecomers dare to challenge and sing this song--- I probably feel that no matter how I interpret it, it can't shake the original. Sing, to the judges, only deductions will be made. . .

From the lyrics itself, those who have suffered setbacks, had dreams but were troubled by reality torture and struggle will resonate when they listen to it. Obviously, this is a divine song of healing and inspiration.

As the theme song of DreamWorks' cartoon "Egyptian Prince" in 1998, the story background of this song comes from the Old Testament book of Exodus. Compared with the original version of the Bible, the role of Moses has been cleverly adapted as the younger brother of the Egyptian pharaoh. This change can be said to be full of life. At once, Moses has the transformation of the triple identity of slave, prince, and prophet, and all the new ideas for dramatic conflict are available.

It is worth mentioning that a very important part of the film talks about that God killed all the eldest sons of the Egyptians overnight in the tenth plague of Egypt in order to fight against the gods of Egypt. It is also said in the original Bible). Even in the cartoons, the technique is terrifying enough to be absolutely unsuitable for children: a pale whirlpool star descends, staged in the name of the gods, staged a large-scale soul harvest. The breath of death swirled away from the gate smeared with sheep's blood, and the Hebrew child inside was shivering. . . Then, it was dawn, and all the Egyptian families who had lost their children cried heartily.

I still couldn't get past that hurdle: the Hebrews suffered as slaves, and it was understandable for them to seek freedom. But the average Egyptian is not human? The child is innocent, why should such a brutal massacre be used to establish divine power. Most of the believers explained righteously: Because the Egyptians are all original sinners, they all deserve to die - sorry, I can't convince myself to accept such a domineering religion for the time being.

It's too far, everyone still enjoy this song with peace of mind...

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  • Ryder 2022-03-24 09:01:39

    The music, songs, and pictures are all nasty and critical, and the atmosphere is magnificent! But my lack of concern for religion is destined to be difficult to understand the religious intentions expressed in the film. It just doesn't feel like much imagination and impact.

  • Lennie 2022-03-27 09:01:05

    I watched this movie in the animation appreciation class, and my anger is beyond words! I don't know much about the religious beliefs and culture here. This film seems to be a tribute to the prophet God, but watching this film made me feel disgusted and indignant towards such a god. Why did he abuse his power to slaughter those pagan innocent children? This is unilateral oppression and violence! How is it different from a human tyrant? And it's not that there is an injustice and a debt to the owner. How about salute before soldier?

The Prince of Egypt quotes

  • Young Miriam: [singing, as the Queen takes Moses from the river] Brother, you're safe now, and safe may you stay. For I have a prayer just for you: grow, baby brother, come back someday. Come and deliver us, too...

  • Moses: [after Rameses refuses to relent] Rameses, you bring this on yourself...