The Prince of Egypt - A Forgotten Masterpiece

Most animated movies have gotten the recognition they deserve, however one film that is almost always over looked is none other than The Prince of Egypt. In this video essay I explore the artistry and themes of what I believe to be the best animated film of all time, The Prince of Egypt, a forgotten masterpiece.

Songs used - Lets Do It, The Prince of Egypt Soundtrack, ocha - postcards, eevee - I wonder if we're dead, IBRAHIM - BLACK ICE, Cat Paw - Balance

[t.ortaliz]

4 year old me: goosebumps
8 year old me: goosebumps
15 year old me: goosebumps
18 year old me: *GOOSEBUMPS*

[petra]

"Forgotten masterpiece"

I NEVER FORGOT

[cyagami]

Let's not forget the scene where Pharaoh tells Moses
"Oh my son...they were only slaves"
Gives me goosebumps as a child it was so chilling

[snakecharmer]

Religious or not, everything about this movie was amazing. An underrated work of art.

[ayyKatx]

Opinion: The Prince of Egypt displays some of the most emotionally raw music ever made.

[tc_]

Moses carrying the Ten Commandments in the movie: My people are free. This is the start of a new life for everyone.
Moses carrying the Ten Commandments in the Bible: Wtf are they singing to a golden cow

[kbee]

Hans Zimmer did the composition for the music, so it's not surprising how striking it is. I will always remember Ofra Haza's voice in Deliver Us, and how she sang that part in every translation of this movie, singing in various languages.

[hunterlawrence]

The opening scene showed a more graphic depiction of slavery than most live action movies I've seen. Those images certainly stayed with me.

[thehermit]

Egyptian high priests: "We have a god for everything"
Moses: "what a coincidence...so do i"

[bythekinks]

The scene where Moses split the sea actually gave me goosebumps, it was absolutely astounding.

[chidivids]

As a Christian, I was scared to recommend this to my atheist friends because I thought they would groan at the religious setting, so I was very surprised when they came to ME with it to gush about how great it was. I'm really happy everyone enjoys it😊

[moccaccino]

Oh, so that's the reason why the music is so great: Hans Zimmer.

[ahuyx]

the prince of Egypt
El Dorado
atlantis
all underrated animated films

[jgriffin]

"Deliver Us" gives me chills. every freaking time.

[josuetapia]

Underated opinion but the 10 plagues scene was my favorite because it just really captures the internal struggle between both brothers and also really captures so much emotion between them

[Licthto]

DreamWorks before:
The Prince of Egypt

DreamWorks now:
The Boss Baby

[thelootfairyjr]

Moses: I diagnose you with Letma.

Rameses: What’s Letma?

Moses: L E T M A P E O P L E G O

[ahriik]

The moments when Moses scrapes his foot against the jagged rock and when the camel pulls him by his hair from the ground leave me in eternal psychosomatic pain to this day.

[IgikoPop]

I remember as a kid not caring for this movie because it was dark, but as an adult this blew me away. I think the problem about prince of Egypt is it’s always marketed as a kids movie when it really isn’t, it’s an art piece that appeals to a wide audience. I hope people give it another chance with older eyes, they’ll love it!

[Hello-pphl]

For me what really put me in awe was the last plague. It was quiet, haunting. Normally in movies, deaths are dramatic and visual, but here it was painless and quick and silent