Epic adventure Exodus: Gods and Kings is the story of one man's daring courage to take on the might of an empire. Using state of the art visual effects and 3D immersion, Scott brings new life to the story of the defiant leader Moses as he rises up against the Egyptian Pharaoh Ramses, setting 600,000 slaves on a monumental journey of escape from Egypt and its terrifying cycle of deadly plagues. Written by 20th Century Fox.

So reads the marketing material for Exodus: Gods and Kings according to 20th Century Fox. However, the movie itself despite brimming with "state of the art visual effects and 3D immersion" lacks any emotional impact, has a choppy narrative and is completely devoid of any religious conviction. Do not mistake Ridley Scott's ponderous movie for a religious epic. It is more of a pseudo-historical blockbuster with some metaphysical overtones. By endeavouring to rationalise the faith based aspect of the story, we are left with a distinctly underwhelming costume drama.