[8][9] Special features included "Sing-a-long songs, storybook read-a-long programming, an interactive trivia game, and printable activity and coloring sheets". There's the spoiled sibling who is the envy of his brothers. Have you cleaned this entire courtyard by yourself? He's self-centered and has to re-evaluate all his preconceived notions.[5]. Why did Joseph put the drinking chalice in Benjamin's sack of grain? In the movie, Benjamin is born sometime after Joseph was sold into slavery whereas in the bible, he was born long before he was sold at 17 years old. Fat and Skinny: In prison, the baker and cupbearer, respectively. For instance, he told him about the cattle and then the grain. Do you think it was difficult for Joseph to forgive his brothers? [15] PluggedIn wrote "while not as eye-popping as Prince of Egypt, [the film] is impressive for a direct-to-video title. It was the only direct-to-video production from DreamWorks Animation until the release of Trollhunters: Rise of the Titans in 2021. He confesses that their hatred blinded them in the past and that, in jealousy, they sold their youngest brother into slavery and lied that he had been killed by wolves and how they were haunted by that crime for 20 years. Drama, This film could easily have been released theatrically, although its running time is maybe just a bit short for that", praising its animation, music, and storytelling. The next night, Joseph dreams that his brothers each carry sheaves of wheat that bow down to Joseph's gigantic sheaf, and that he is a brilliant star in the sky, surrounded by eleven smaller stars and the sun and the moon. And so the entire village moved to Egypt, and Joseph's father was finally able to reunite with his beloved son, forgiving his older sons immediately. Voice, Butler Production company(s) [5], All songs were produced and arranged by Danny Pelfrey, and he also composed the score. [17] Jan Crain Rudeen of Star-News wrote "As with Prince of Egypt, the best part of Joseph for me was the discussion it sparked afterward with my kids". Judah, the fourth eldest of the brothers and therefore their leader, merely dismisses this but Jacob is certain that God sent Joseph a vision of what would happen. A timeless treasure for every generation, with five memorable songs, sparkling animation, and storytelling at its very best. Joseph: King of Dreams Reviews. John Bucchino. [21] The Los Angeles Times wrote "with its beautiful, big-screen quality, flowing animation and striking computer-generated imagery--and with its dignity and heart--is a fine telling of the biblical story". Joseph Interprets the King's Dreams 41 After two years had passed, the king of Egypt dreamed that he was standing by the Nile River, 2 when seven cows, fat and sleek, came up out of the river and began to feed on the grass. "[2] He also explained "I had never done a musical before [and Zimmer] helped me incorporate the sounds from Prince of Egypt as well as guided me in the song production".[3]. Drama, Sure enough, the baker is executed and the cupbearer is returned to his job. Despite his hardships, Joseph still kept his faith that God would deliver him from slavery. The movie opens with the birth of this baby, whom his father Jacob says is a miracle child, because previously Jacob's wife Rachel was not able to have children. It was performed in LA by the Los Angeles Jewish Symphony in August 2010. [20] "CommonSenseMedia rated the film 3/5 stars, writing "The animation is accomplished. Zuleika. Not mentioned in the movie but Joseph has an older sister named. Seeing how genuinely remorseful his brothers are and moved by their honesty, Joseph finally reveals his true identity to them. Terms and Policies Made by movie fans, for movie fans. In the movie Judah is the oldest, whereas in the bible it is Reuben who is the first born. The songs really touched my heart, and now they are stuck to my mind! the Terms and Policies, and to receive email from Rotten Tomatoes. Shortly after, he is reunited with his elderly father who is overjoyed to see his favorite son again and his entire household come into Egypt to prosper peace and harmony with the Egyptians. The movie is based of a story in the Old Testament of the Bible. Joseph: King of Dreams 2000 | Maturity Rating: 10+ | 1h 14m | US Movies With his gift of dream interpretation and his brilliantly colored coat, Joseph inspires jealousy in his brothers in this animated Bible story. Written by Release date(s) Upon waking the next day as the thunderstorm in Egypt is over, Joseph finds renewed purpose in caring for a small, dying tree, which is the only source of green in the prison, and slowly helps it grow bigger and healthier as he reflects on his past and begins to trust in God's plan again ("You Know Better Than I"). Get the freshest reviews, news, and more delivered right to your inbox! Because Joseph is the spitting image of his favorite wife. If you chose to provide an email address, it will only be used to contact you about your comment. United States One of them, My Sticker Storybook: Joseph and his Brothers (published 1 Nov 2000) was a sticker storybook that followed the plot Joseph, and was written by Dandi Daley Mackall. voiced by Jodi Benson and 3 others. Co-director Robert Ramirez has said that "The reviews for Joseph have generally been very good, but [there was] a period years ago when the film was not working very well, where the storytelling was heavy-handed, clunky and when we discovered as a crew what made it a whole lot better". Joseph, in turn, has one of his brothers, Simeon, arrested and imprisoned until the others prove what they say is true, including the existence of a "youngest brother". Francisco Avalos and Nasos Vakalis were doing storyboards based on a rough story outline. Her character was given a much larger role than what is presented in The Holy Bible. 3 Now Israel loved Joseph more than any of his other sons . This spectacular animated epic was one of the most critically acclaimed films upon its triumphant release. [14] DVD Verdict wrote "Joseph: King of Dreams will shatter any expectations you may have about direct-to-video animated features. [18], The Movie Report gave the film 3/4 stars, writing "while clearly not on the level of that 1998 classic, it is a solid piece of work that is about on par with the SKG's spring theatrical release The Road to El Dorado" Joseph is a new technical benchmark for straight-to-tape animated features, putting Disney's chintzy home video efforts to shame. Kill them? Josephinterprets the pharaoh's dreams as warnings of an upcoming seven years of abundance in Egypt followed by seven years of famine that will wipe out Egypt. JOSEPH: KING OF DREAMS tells Joseph's story in a powerful, feature animated film for video and DVD. Having followed them, Joseph overhears, and the brothers tear his cloak and hurl him down a pit until nightfall. I also love the historical research they put into the story too, with the scenery and clothing as well as ancient life. After that he got too busy but he gave me the foundation and communication skills I needed to successfully complete the project". Is "home" where you were born, raised, where your family is? Episode Description: When Joseph receives a beautiful coat from his parents, his eleven brothers hate him even more and are driven to sell him to desert merchants who take him to Egypt! Joseph's brothers plot against him, selling him into slavery. and the As the first and only DreamWorks Animation direct-to-video film, Joseph: King of Dreams was released by DreamWorks Home Entertainment on VHS and DVD on November 7, 2000. As the years pass, Joseph's plan saves Egypt from starvation. Simeon is released and Joseph asks Benjamin about his family. When they "rescue" him, Joseph is horrified to discover their scheme to sell him to desert slave traders who take him to Egypt. There he is made the servant of a wealthy Egyptian who misunderstands him and has him thrown into prison! Editing by Joseph's brothers plot against him, selling him into slavery. "Joseph: King of Dreams also allowed me to work with the best producers in the business and helped make this a very successful experience both personally and professionally. Joseph is the youngest and most favored of Jacob's eleven sons, regarded as a "Miracle Child" because his mother Rachel had been thought infertile (I am a Miracle Child). [6] Composer Daniel Pelfrey explained, "I must say the writers and directors did a great job staying true to the story and bringing it into a presentation for a contemporary audience."[2]. Is there a clear limit? Closed Caption; Joseph King of Dreams:; Read-along; Sing-along songs; Downloadable kids' coloring sheet (dvd-rom); Downloadable activity sheets (dvd-rom); Storyboard presentation with directors' commentary; Interactive trivia game; Memory game (dvd-rom); Trailer & production notes; Cast & filmmakers' bios; The Prince of Egypt:; Audio commentary by directors Brenda Chapman . The only thing I could think about was that "nothing made sense.". Meanwhile, Asenath secretly supplies food to Joseph regularly through the prison's skylight. She assured me that at least two sequences could be saved by clarifying some visuals and re-writing some dialogue. Here you will find unforgettable moments, scenes, and lines from all your favorite films. Some more uplifting aspects were Joseph's resilience in the face of such a devastating event and his will to make a new life in Egypt and gain the respect of his master and everyone else. The site added "The music was enjoyable, especially the song Better Than I". Or would he rise above hatred and forgive them? Because he was born of Rachel, and not Jacob's other wife, Joseph was special because Rachel was supposedly barren and couldn't have children. While praising the film's merits including animation, storytelling, and music, much of the criticism came with comparing it negatively to its theatrically released predecessor The Prince of Egypt. Joseph: King of Dreams - Joseph's Brothers Return: Joseph (Ben Affleck) realizes a group of Canaanites are in fact the family who sold him into slavery.BUY THE MOVIE: https://www.fandangonow.com/details/movie/joseph-king-of-dreams-2000/1MV3dec6cbb830518e58d90a21564921c76?cmp=Movieclips_YT_DescriptionWatch the best Joseph: King of Dreams scenes \u0026 clips:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZbXA4lyCtqpn6bgtJySOaKEkH-YF72HrFILM DESCRIPTION:A boy's ability to see the future results in familial discord, taking him away to Egypt, where he helps the pharaoh protect the kingdom from disaster.CREDITS:TM \u0026 Universal (2000)Cast: Ben Affleck, Jodi BensonDirector: Rob LaDuca, Robert RamirezWatch More: Fresh New Clips: http://bit.ly/2taDWqW Classic Trailers: http://bit.ly/2qTCxHF Hot New Trailers: http://bit.ly/2qThrsF Clips From Movies Coming Soon: http://bit.ly/2FrP8VL Indie Movie Clips: http://bit.ly/2qTZMRE Deleted Scenes: http://bit.ly/2ARbLPJ Bloopers: http://bit.ly/2qYmBnc Celebrity Interviews: http://bit.ly/2D4tzw4Fuel Your Movie Obsession: Subscribe to MOVIECLIPS: http://bit.ly/2CZa490 Watch Movieclips ORIGINALS: http://bit.ly/2D3sipV Like us on FACEBOOK: http://bit.ly/2DikvkY Follow us on TWITTER: http://bit.ly/2mgkaHb Follow us on INSTAGRAM: http://bit.ly/2mg0VNUThe MOVIECLIPS channel is the largest collection of licensed movie clips on the web. , Sure enough, the baker and cupbearer, respectively based on a rough outline. 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