Ben-Hur (3-Disc Ultimate Collectors Edition) [Blu-ray]

The only thing wrong with this picture is its 3.5 hour length, but even with this, you don't realize you are watching it for this long. It is clear right from the get-go director William Wyler set out to direct an epic and he succeeded. Only bad part about it, and it really isn't bad, is the Bible doesn't say how many wise men there were. We assume there were three from the three gifts Jesus was given. That being said, this picture won 11 academy awards, including Best Picture, Actor, music, supporting actor, etc. It was awesome in 1959 when i first saw it, and it is still awesome today. This dvd is super good and a perfect rendition of the original theatrical presentation, complete with overture and intermission music. I miss overtures and intermission music, they really added a lot to the presentation. I remember listening to the so-called soundtrack album which was issued at the time and thought there was a lot of music not there. Now, with CD's available, the complete score is also available for a totally satisfying experience. I hope this movie stays around for 50 more years.

It's been decades since I last saw this movie, and I am truly impressed with Charlton Heston's artistic and personal stature--there is no one like him. This movie is epic and among the best ever produced. Kudos to director, William Wyler and to Karl Tunberg who wrote the screenplay and all the talented people who worked on this project to produce this beautiful movie. This Ben Hur movie is just perfect, and well deserving of the 11 Academy Awards it earned. I bought the Blue-ray version of the movie, and picture quality is crisp, the colors strong and the audio is excellent. At the beginning, before the movie begins, it states that the movie is "manufactured to the highest quality standards", and it lives up to its claims. Also, getting 3 discs, two of the movie and one of bonus content is great!

Like the quality movie.

Includes the 1925 version of Ben-Hur on disk 3! That certainly was a pleasant surprise. I won't review the 1959 movie, as it of course is awesome and the Blu-Ray is great and I can't really add much to that. But I note with hilarity that on the extras disk, there are some interviews about the movie by some famous directors. They mention in awe all the new camera angles invented for the chariot race, and are amazed where they got inspiration for the statues on the ends of the ridge in the circus. However, if you look at the included 1925 version, the camera angles are all there, and the same statues! The 1959 race is almost a shot-for-shot reshoot of the 1925 one.

Good to have, waiting for the 4K version - can't image what that will do for the visuals

Perfect! Ordered and the blu ray arrived on time and in perfect condition. I need not say anything about the movie itself......nothing to add to a phenomenal movie. Three discs were present and the last disc contained the silent version as well. The quality of the picture in the 1950's version is truly incredible. Enjoy it!

The vivid color and meticulous attention to detail make this come alive. After a short while you are drawn into the story line. Please note the enormous numbers of extras. The acting by the principles is also superb. Small wonder it took eleven academy awards. Buy this. It is a true classic.

I first saw this movie in London when I was a boy. It has not lost any of it's wonder or grandeur. The story of Judah Ben-Hur is timeless. And set against the backdrop of the Passion of Christ; it carries that much more significant as the story of Christ will remain timeless through the ages. Also: slavery appears to remain a very contemporary curse upon the human condition. So this movie will remain likewise currently contemporary as the years pass on.