Ben-Hur ... A review by Natasha

BEN-HUR #. During Covid-19 

 Corona, later became known as Covid - 19, the world conqueror, conquered the whole earth, the 7 continents, 195 countries and each and every citizen of the world... (Lucky guys in the spaceship.... 😇) 

 Humans pride, wealth, health, power,,, etc bend their knees in in front of this micro sized virus. Yes... Covid 19, the leveller...* 

The best thing that you can do for your nation is to be at home and do whatever you like.... Hooray.... 💥... 

So friends.. During these lock down days, I suggest you all to watch a movie, a 1959 old piece.. 

I am cocksure that, you won't think about watching an old, bore movie.. 

No friends...! This is really amazing.. 

Its a 3 hour 44 min movie...and you know one thing.. 

This movie got 11 Oscar award.... And the movie is 

BEN-HUR, A Tale of Christ... 

This movie visualises the situation of Jerusalem during the time of Jesus Christ. As we all know that during those days, the natives of Jerusalem were Jews and they were ruled by Romans. The one who raised their voice against Roman rules were arrested and treated brutally. In this 3 hour 44 min movie, Jesus appears only for 3 or 4 times. Ben Hur our protagonist, was a Jew, and his best friend later become the antagonist of this movie, Messala was a Roman. When they grew up, Ben Hur became an honest, merciful, rich Jew. Messala became, one of the Roman commanders. Messala prompted Ben Hur to be with Romans and to betray his Judan Society. But Ben Hur, without any hesitation refused his demands. This created a wreck in their friendship. Then there came a situation that shackle the life of Ben Hur. Roman governer came to Jerusalem to examine Messalas ruling. Ben Hur was watching the patroling at his rooftop. Then a part of it fell down accidentally, which hit at the governors head. This created a pandemonium. Messala arrested Ben Hur and his mother and sister were sent to prison. This movie visualises how he escaped, how he rescued his mother and his sister who became lepers during their imprisonment, how he defeated Messala.... 

The highlight of this movie is a chariot race between Ben-Hur and Messala. I'm not exaggerating my dear ones.. Its just like seeing Avengers. In the middle of the 20th century, where technology was not developed, they captured an amazing chariot race, in an old model camera, with limited digital effects... And during this race, Messala was brutally injured and he took his last breath in front of Ben-Hur. His last words were about Ben Hur's mother and sister that they were lepers and they were at the valley of lepers. This was the time when Jesus Christ's speech and miracle works popularised. Ben-Hur took his mother and sister to Christ for getting healed. But they were late.... When they arrived at the city, they came to know that Jesus was already taken to Golgotha for crucifixion. They reached at Golgotha, with hopeless mind. And a soldier speared Christ's chest and blood showered from his body... His blood spread through the entire Golgotha. Each and everyone who touched this holy blood got cured. Ben Hur's mother and sister were cured and they returned healthy..... 

Friends.. It's a happy ending... Holy Man in the Holy Cross bore the entire world's sin by sacrificing his Holy Blood and Holy Life. Keep in touch with your God, your religion and your faith. Because only they can save you from any kind of danger, be it a disaster, war, or even  a micro virus.. So guys... I think it is an apt movie that must be seen during these lock down days.. 

Stay Home,, Stay Safe.. Stay with God and the world will reap its benefits..

Post by Natasha Sebastian, XII B