Look closely at the sequence. There is no "ground." The characters walk on a dry seabed while digital walls of water, rendered as translucent, roaring cathedrals of foam, tower on either side. It took animators over two years to finish that three-minute sequence. The Plague of the Firstborn is a masterclass in restraint: a silent, green, foggy glide of death through the capital, shown only via shadows and a single, devastating wail.
The film follows the life of Moses (voiced by Val Kilmer), an Egyptian prince who discovers his true identity as a Hebrew. Born to Jewish parents, Moses is adopted by Pharaoh Rameses II (voiced by Ralph Fiennes) and raised as a prince. As he grows up, Moses becomes increasingly aware of the injustices faced by the Hebrew slaves in Egypt. prince of egypt full
The voice cast is stellar. Val Kilmer brings a grounded humanity to Moses, while Ralph Fiennes portrays Ramses not as a villain, but as a man crushed by the weight of his father’s legacy. The chemistry between them is palpable. Look closely at the sequence