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Animation World Magazine received a number of reactions to Toby Bluth's
January 1999 review, "The
Prince of Egypt: DreamWorks' Biblical Epic." One thing is for certain,
no one takes a moderate ground when it comes to DreamWorks' first traditionally
animated feature film.
POE: Love It or Leave It
Thank you for stating an educated opinion in your review "The
Prince of Egypt: DreamWorks' Biblical Epic." I had read so many praising
articles on the movie that I was beginning to think there was something wrong
with me. I saw Prince of Egypt at a sneak preview. I thought it was
visually stunning, I mean very well done. What a talented group of artists
they have there. On the other hand, the story was not compelling and was...boring.
I literally put my head down on the seat next to me wishing it would end soon.
I didn't like the characterization either. Moses was unappealing and flat
because he was just this voice for God near the end, with no self directives
or spark.
In regards to humor providing a breather from the drama, I had heard somewhere
that, in order to make the running time shorter, they actually CUT out large
sections of Hotep and Huy. I cannot imagine editing finished animation as
a rule, but perhaps that is what happened to the humor component.
Thank you once again for your terrific assessment. I look forward to many
more articles written by you.
David Hibbeln
Perhaps I'm over-reacting here, but how should I react to a completely negative
review of The Price of Egypt written by someone in the current employ
of Disney? Perhaps I would have taken the time to consider some of Toby Bluth's
points if I did not have such large doubts about the objectivity of the reviewer.
Kelvin Hickman
" I just read your review..." and thought you were right on target
about the film's lack of heart. In fact, I agree with all your other points
as well. Nice job!
Susan
I am so saddened to read the review Toby Bluth has given to The Prince.
He needs to see the movie once again. I am an artist and I fully respect the
work that DreamWorks put into this project. The film is filled with beautiful
images, a well told story and incredible animation. The film has blown my
mind and I believe it to be one of the greatest examples of this art.
Anonymous
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