Review of Exodus: Gods and Kings (2014) by Charlie L — 10 Jul 2017

The script is hugely flawed (especially the dialogue) in this surprisingly dull affair from Ridley Scott.

This review of Exodus: Gods and Kings (2014) was written by Charlie L on 10 July 2017.

Exodus: Gods and Kings has generally received mixed reviews.

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