Grandiose epic movie where emotions run high and violence pervades. The roles of Stephen Boyd and Charlton Heston are perfectly executed as Messala and Judah. The adversity of the two old friends are now Roman against Jew with emotions intense. Depicts the life of these times. Roman violence is despicable. The scenery is breathtaking. Good wins against bad, as it should. Excellent movie to look at year after year.