Detractors of Ridley Scott’s Exodus: Gods and Kings Missing the Point
I can understand the concern expressed by those who say that the movie by Ridley Scott has mostly white actors but to be completely honest, I think that they either do not wish to understand director Scott’s motivation nor are they concerned by a far more important element of the movie. In an article titled “ Director Ridley Scott Responds To Outcry Over His Mostly White Cast In "Exodus: Gods And Kings " written by Amanda Andrade for the New York Daily News, she reports that “After Ridley Scott’s newest film, "Exodus: Gods and Kings,” was unveiled to the public, many people were upset that Egyptian characters were played by white actors. Scott has finally spoken out about the controversy and said those angered by his casting choices need to “get a life.” “The biblical film, which cost about $140 million to produce, features big name actors like Christian Bale, who plays Moses.” Point one is simply Moses has been played by white actors since Hollywood began ste...