The defiant leader Moses rises up against the Egyptian Pharaoh Ramses, setting 400,000 slaves on a monumental journey of escape from Egypt and its terrifying cycle of deadly plagues.
The defiant leader Moses rises up against the Egyptian Pharaoh Ramses, setting 400,000 slaves on a monumental journey of escape from Egypt and its terrifying cycle of deadly plagues.
While the film depicts a universal struggle against tyranny and oppression, its ultimate solution emphasizes divine authority, a divinely appointed leader, and the establishment of a traditional, religiously-informed moral and legal code, aligning with conservative values of order and faith.
The movie primarily utilizes traditional, mainstream casting for its lead roles, which sparked controversy regarding historical accuracy. Its narrative frames its characters and themes within a conventional epic structure, without explicitly critiquing or negatively portraying traditional identities.
The film portrays numerous historically and canonically Middle Eastern/North African characters, including Moses, Ramses II, and other Egyptians, with white actors, constituting multiple race swaps.
The film portrays the God of the Israelites as the true, powerful deity whose intervention leads to the liberation of the Hebrew people. The narrative affirms the righteousness of their cause and the efficacy of their faith.
The film "Exodus: Gods and Kings" is a biblical epic that does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Consequently, there is no portrayal of LGBTQ+ individuals or issues within its narrative, resulting in a net impact of N/A.
The film does not feature any female characters engaging in or winning close-quarters physical combat against male opponents. Female roles are primarily supportive or non-combatant throughout the narrative.
The film adapts the biblical story of Exodus. All major characters, such as Moses, Ramses, Zipporah, and Miriam, maintain their historically and canonically established genders as portrayed in the source material. There are no instances of a character's gender being changed from their original depiction.
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