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Exodus: Gods and Kings (Part 2)
(Please be warned, this episode involves some sensitive subjects)
Hollywood meets the biblical story of Moses, as we delve into Ridley Scott's, Exodus: Gods and Kings (2014).
In this second part, we examine the accuracy battle scenes and more violent aspects of the film. Then in the second half, we dive into our review, and rate the film out of ten.
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Email: mummymoviepodcast@gmail.com
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