National Geographic's Mysteries of Egypt [VHS]
by Bruce Neibaur
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Actor: Julian Curry, Kate Maberly, Omar Sharif, Timothy DaviesDirector: Bruce Neibaur
Cinematographer: Jack Tankard
Cinematographer: Reed Smoot
Writer: Bruce Neibaur
Editor: Stephen L. Johnson
Producer: Ahmed Sami
Producer: Ed Capelle
Producer: Lisa Truitt
Producer: Michael Barnes
Producer: Paula Apsell
Producer: Richard W. James
Producer: Scott Swofford
Producer: Susanne Simpson
Producer: Tim Kelly
Writer: John Pielmeier
Edition: VHS Tape
Audio: English (Original Language), Analog
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, NTSC
Running Time: 38 minutes
Release Date: 1999-11-16
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Publisher: Nat'l Geographic Vid
Studio: Nat'l Geographic Vid
VHS Movie Reviews of National Geographic's Mysteries of Egypt [VHS]
Movie Review: Soooo Beautiful!
Summary: 5 Stars
If you just want to sit back and let some gorgeous camera work just take you away on a trip to Egypt -- get this DVD.
The images are just amazing... stunning! I bought this for a child who requested it, but the whole family loves this DVD and we've watched it over and over again. If you love Egyptian history, I can't recommend this video enough. You will truly enjoy it as a glimpse into the past.
Movie Review: High on Eye Candy, Low on Substance
Summary: 3 Stars
Mysteries of Egypt, a production by IMAX, introduces viewers to Ancient Egypt. The aerial photography of the river Nile is spectacular and is worth the purchase of that production on its own. Unfortunately, the authors of Mysteries of Egypt spend too much time covering the supposed curse of Pharaoh Tutankhamun's tomb. To its credit, Mysteries of Egypt can give some viewers a taste for a more substantive, visual overview of Ancient Egypt. Think for instance about Egypt: Beyond the Pyramids by The History Channel or The Mysteries of Egypt by Kultur.Movie Review: Ancient Egyptian History in Overview
Summary: 5 Stars
The narration is by a grandfather (Omar Sharif) to his grandaughter. He
tells a simple story of the history of ancient Egypt.
The images are awesome and of IMAX quality, and the music
is lovely.
The Nile is followed from its beginning as it encounters water
falls, rapids, river wildlife, many gorgeous views of ancient ruins.
There are some reinactments and computer special effects located throughout.
The dramatization of the discovery of King Tut's tomb by
Howard Carter is well done (portrayed in black and white).
I wish it had been a little longer! I recommend it to anyone who
likes IMAX DVDs.
Movie Review: Excellent children's documentary.
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a favorite DVD in our house. It has stunning camera work, wonderful information and an excellent narrative. It portrays the glory of Ancient Egypt and the pride modern Egyptians still feel towards their heritage.
Like all Imax documentaries it's only 40 minutes long and written at a fourth grade level. If you have a problem with those preconditions, don't watch Imax. We're homeschoolers and we love it. My children pay close attention, break out the Legos and start building pyramids of their own.
Movie Review: Bit Disappointed - Hardly any "Mysteries of Egypt" to see
Summary: 3 Stars
This was an excellent documentary on Egypt, with stunning footages and photography. But if you are looking for real Mysteries of Egypt and the investigative report on them, this surely is not the video you shall look for. From historical point of view and general overview of ancient Egypt, it certainly is a good one.
The title is rather misleading......
Summary of National Geographic's Mysteries of Egypt [VHS]
Legendary actor and native Egyptian Omar Sharif and Kate Maberly join National Geographic's award-winning filmmakers to weave a fascinating stroy of a grandfather who enchants his granddaughter with tales of tombs and treasures. Travel back more than 4,000 years to a time when the Great Pyramids of Giza were built. Through the magic of breathtaking large-format cinematography, you'll soar over the Nile, the longest river on Earth... cross the deathly quiet Valley of the Kings... and peer inside the shadowy chambers of King Tut's tomb. Then go behind the scenes in a special 17-minute bonus program, THE MAKING OF THE MYSTERIES OF EGYPT, to get a rare insider's look at what it takes to create a film that's shown on a movie screen eight stories tall.Spectacular cinematography used in an innovative framework featuring noted actor and native Egyptian Omar Sharif provide a highly entertaining glimpse of ancient Egypt in this documentary from National Geographic. Sharif, playing a grandfather who is explaining the archeological wonders to his inquisitive granddaughter, does a fine job of explaining such puzzles as how the pyramids would have been built and what knowledge their builders must have possessed. The interludes between grandfather and granddaughter are handled well, but the star of the production is Egypt itself. Gorgeously composed shots linger over the pyramids, the Sphinx, and a plethora of temples, and a camera flown over the Nile provides stunning footage of the great river's meanderings. Reenactments of events, such as the building of the pyramids, the burial of King Tut, and the 1922 opening of his tomb, are presented intelligently. This production is sure to spark curiosity about ancient Egypt, and even without the careful handling of the history it would probably be worth watching just for the wondrous cinematography. A bonus at the end of the tape is a making-of documentary detailing how the film was shot on location. --Robert J. McNamara
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