Such a frustrating disappointment

People are voting emotionally.

hyped garbage

Great Film overall

A historical epic about the birth of the Islamic faith and the story of the prophet and disciples of Muhammad ibn Abdullah who, according to Islamic doctrine, was sent to present and confirm the monotheistic teachings preached previously by Adam, Abraham, Moses, Jesus, and other prophets. It is a fabulous story with intrigue and drama and one of very high production values and a spellbinding musical score worthy of its Oscar nomination. The battle scenes at Badr and Uhud are spectacular and compelling viewing for 3 hours. In accordance with the beliefs of some Muslims regarding depictions of Muhammad, his face is not depicted on-screen nor is his voice heard. This is, I believe, not only rightly so respectful, but it works creatively too by lending an atmosphere and mystery, and because it is a story about faith alone. Watching this film - the English language version - in the same month that it is finally to be released in the Middle East after 42 years make it a little more special. The film will now reach twice the number of Muslims than there were in 1976, and so it is high time the rest of the world embraces the story of the 7th Century Messenger.

Movie about the beginning of Islam.I am Orthodox Christian, but I must acknowledge this masterpiece.Allegedly, this film is historically precise, and if it really is, then there's no essential difference between Christianity and Islam. Trouble does not lie in opposition of two religions, it lies in existence of greedy, blood thirsty politicians who incite religious fanaticism and abuse basically peaceful religions to accomplish their political and economical goals.Anyway, if you're not Muslim, you just have to put your prejudice aside (if you have any) and you'll enjoy this excellent piece of cinematography.

This great achievement which shows the message of Islam and of the best technical achievements ever it shows the true image of the Islamic yen demonstrates how Islam spread that Islam is a religion of peace.I cannot Sawa say that this film is the best cinema produced is the true message and the image of the clear terms the religion of Islam Al Akkad Director thanked for this effort by also technical crew and all artists who were quickly whisked this fine art, physician.I wish this presence of the film in the list of the best 250 film because he deserves that exist in the list so that all know this work presented by US contended Al Akkad.

I'm no Muslim but I am interested in the story of Islam since it's the final of the monotheistic religions, as the Muslims say: its "seal". This is a seventies epic in the same style of Zefirelli's "Jesus of Nazareth" and "The lion of the desert". All three movies feature a magnificent Anthony Quinn. The movie is very enjoyable and well made. Beautiful shots, great cinematography, good score, great acting. Of course it brings a very short version of the story of Islam, mainly chronicling the most important political and military events but leaving out loads and loads of elements. At 3 hours one cannot expect more. This is why I would have preferred a miniseries double that length, as in "Jesus of Nazareth". That gives time to settle in, to give much more information, teachings, etc. Of course the movie is not as it could have. Islamic creed prohibits the depiction of the Prophet: you never see Muhammad nor do you hear an actor as his voice. That's quite a handicap for the movie. The same goes for the most important people around him. Next to none are depicted in the film: Fatimah, Aisha and in general the whole family of the Prophet, Ali, Abu Bakr, and the other first four caliphs etc. The result of the above is a movie which brings the most important "earthly" sides to the advent of Islam, but lacks a bit in spiritual depth. It also brings the story of Islam without including all its most important pioneers. Though I respect this, I find it a great pity. Nonetheless, even with these limits the movie still deserves 7/10 if alone for the beautiful photography, the acting of Anthony Quinn and the beautiful depictions of Islamic holy sites at the very end.