4 Ways ‘David’ Recaptures the Power of ‘The Prince of Egypt’

Years before The Passion of the Christ landed in theaters – and long before the Kendrick brothers and Erwin brothers became household names in the faith film industry – a Bible-based movie from DreamWorks wowed audiences with its soaring music and ambitious storytelling.That film was The Prince of Egypt, a 1998 animated musical that told the story of Moses and earned $101 million at the box office, helping set the stage for the modern faith-based film movement and proving that the churchgoing audience would show up at the theater if the on-screen product was not only faithful to Scripture but also entertaining and excellent.The Prince of Egypt has remained the standard bearer in the Bible-based animated film industry since that time, but a new film appears poised to carry that torch into a new generation.That new movie is Angel Studios’ David, an animated musical that tells the story of the Bible’s beloved king – from his days as a shepherd boy, to his defeat of Goliath, to his rise to the throne of Israel.It is the best animated Bible movie since The Prince of Egypt, echoing the power and emotional resonance of that 1998 film. Phil Wickham portrays adult David, while Brandon Engman voices David as a boy. Both are equally impressive as singers and voice actors.David feels like a new family favorite.Here are four reasons why:Photo Credit: Angel Studios
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