Marvelous shot from filim Benhur

It truly is one of the most magnificent scenes on film - Ben Hur arrives almost an animal, with just enough possession to beg help. The Roman who would refuse Benny (he doesn't mind me calling him that) water is brilliant - when faced by Jebus he is so deflated and can only resume his brutish manner by main force (you can't help thinking he has been changed already). But drilling down to the scene with the water is even more interesting.

When Benny is at his most desperate in the blazing heat (and isn't the scenery perfect?) lying on the ground, Jebus appears first as a cooling shade (and doesn't it feel such a relief to see it) and then a soothing water (symbol of life) which awakens Ben-Baby from his isolated state. Then the water (still a symbol of life) is but in Benno-Bubbas hands. He reaches a point where he can give back to JC the object of his salvation (life) and in the same action can actually touch Mr Christ.

From that moment he is changed - when he stands up again he is full of dignity (as opposed to pride, which probably ran out about 100km ago). Before he was near death, now he is able to walk upright and at peace. He glances at the bindings on his hands; mere circumstance. He looks like he can complete the march now.

I make no comment as to religion, and certainly not as to the religiosity of the people who wrote this scene, but it is a beautifully choreographed scene, and if bottles of wine in late nights were not part of the production, I will eat my hat.

I cannot emphasise enough the significance of his returnung to Jebus what he had received - a beautiful image illustrating a relationship between us and 'God'ness.

Hello from Malta. Ben-Hur is indeed the greatest movie of all time. No film has ever made such a deep impact on me, no film has been ever so complete including the most important things in life : the Love of God in Jesus , Faith, Romantic Love, True Friendship, and fighting for the Good. With all the technology of today, C.G.I. etc... no film ever reach the level of BEN HUR. It will stands forever.

I looked at the current movies playing at my local cinema in the newspaper today. Shock, horror and stupidity, for the most part. Nothing like this. No splendour, no powerful music, no deeper meanings and, worst of all, no hope. In these dark days, dear Hollywood, people need hope above all...not scenes of destruction as in "2012".

it is also interesting in the end of the movie, when judah tries to help christ, and how quick and swift the soldiers repel him - it shows how the all-too-strong-protagonist is still powerless before god. also a beautiful scene.
Ben-Hur is the only movie in my life that ever drew a teardrop out of my eye..

OMG this is video proof that Jesus exists!

For those who want to keep the mystery, don't! But for those who would like to see the face of this Jesus singing the most romantic love duet ever 10 years after Ben Hur, go to Youtube 'Wagner Tristan Act 2 duet'.