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The 2014 film, <i>Exodus: Gods and Kings</i>, staring starring Christian Bale in the lead role as Moses, is a fictional take on some historical events in Late Bronze Age/New Kingdom Egypt, combined with a loose retelling of the biblical [[Did the Biblical Exodus Actually Happen?|book of Exodus]]. The epic begins with the Hebrew people enslaved in Egypt during the reign of Pharaoh Seti I (ruled ca. 1294-1279 BC) and ends with Moses ascending Mount Sinai to receive the Ten Commandments. In between, there is plenty of action, which includes large-scale battles, biblical plagues, slaves being whipped, temples being built, and romances taking place. In more than two hours, the big budget film seemingly has something for everyone, but how historically accurate is it? A review of <i>Exodus: Gods and Kings</i> reveal that there are plenty of factual historical elements portrayed, but also a fair amount of fiction that often appears factual.