81 minutes voiced by Mark Hamill and 1 other. 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. "Do you believe that Joseph's brothers were resentful of his parent's special treatment of him, and is it detrimental for one sibling to be treated differently than the rest?" Does not compare to THE PRINCE OF EGYPT but it's a serviceable version of the Joseph story with one great song. 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. In the following years, Joseph's guidance not only saves the Egyptians from starvation, but allows them to sell excess grain to their neighbors, who were also devastated by the famine. At his lowest point, Joseph climbs the walls of the jail to the skylight, questioning God for his misfortunes and demanding to know why everything has happened to him, before slipping, falling back down, and being knocked unconscious. In the movie Judah is the oldest, whereas in the bible it is Reuben who is the first born. 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. Potiphar: My wife thinks you should work for her. Joseph: King of Dreams re-tells the story of Joseph, from the time he began having dreams about his brothers, to the moment he was sold into slavery, to the time he became an official in. "Many aspects of the story were quite dark and serious, yet told the truth about life in the ancient world. Your privacy is important to us. The Baker first meets Joseph on the night he is wrongfully sent to prison for a crime he did not commit. I caught my breath at the first glimpse of these dreams, which look like living, flowing Van Goghs". It is very dark in many places, but less so than Prince of Egypt. When he spoke of this dream, his brothers ridiculed him, and he was shunned off, followed by Rachel's song, "Bloom". Once we discovered the "wants" of the main characters, it was simple to figure out what actions they would take to satisfy them. Privacy Policy JOSEPH: KING OF DREAMS tells Joseph's story in a powerful, feature animated film for video and DVD. More Details Watch offline We storyboarded it word for word, yet it fell flat on its face. Voice, Butler Jacob wants to show the world how much he loves his favorite son, Joseph. Joseph ran with the lamb to escape but was only saved by the help of his father who scared the wolves away. You're almost there! The two share a happy reunion with Potiphar apologizing to Joseph for imprisoning him and Joseph forgiving Potiphar for it. Joseph made a success of himself in Egypt and gained many loyal friends, but he still longed for his native Canaan. Joseph: King of Dreams Reviews. Written by The pharaoh is troubled and at a loss for what to do in order to prevent the upcoming disaster, however, Joseph cleverly suggests that each year one fifth of the crops are put aside and kept for rationing in order to save Egypt. However, Joseph noticed a dead ram, similar to one he had dreamt about, and Jacob realized that his dreams provided visions of the future. We followed the Bible story tightly. Nothing made sense. It noted that "once one stops making unfair comparisons to a theatrical film made on a much bigger budget, Joseph: King of Dreams is very much worthwhile on its own more modest terms". In the movie, Rachel is shown to be alive up to Joseph being sold, whereas in the bible, she dies giving birth to her second child, Benjamin. Though, when his brothers betray him by selling him into slavery for being Jacob's favorite, he became rather depressed in a way, being separated from his family for a rather long time and became rather more docile when being used to doing things like cleaning, and even though he had not had much experience. Produced by Common Sense is a nonprofit organization. However, she is nearly spotted by a guard while doing so one evening during a thunderstorm, and is forced to drop the basket of food, much to Joseph's anger. Joseph lived to be 110 years old in Egypt. [2][7], A soundtrack was not released with the film.[5]. Joseph's prophetic dreams show wolves, destruction, beheadings, and birds feeding on human flesh. Sunflowers are featured often within the movie, usually in connection with Joseph's mother, Rachel. Made by movie fans, for movie fans. voiced by Maureen McGovern and 1 other. Together with his friend the Butler, he serves as one of Joseph's cell mates. It is performed by Joseph (David Campbell), and was written by John Bucchino . The brothers' and Joseph plead for forgiveness from one another, which both sides grant, and Joseph invites them and their families to live with him at the palace. How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World, Characters born at the beginning of a film, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. It really reminds me a lot about Prince, yet I find it difficult to say which one is better. [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". The movie explores how he will deal with his brothers, given his status; will he get revenge, or show forgiveness? Time has passed, Joseph has grown a full beard and is all alone in the cell, excluding a dying fig-tree. The movie was handled in an intelligent and mature way. Animation, Original Language: Just confirm how you got your ticket. Joseph orders Benjamin to be enslaved to see how the others will react, but his other brothers beg Joseph to reconsider and take one of them in his place. Two years after Moses' story got the animated musical treatment in The Prince of Egypt it was Joseph's turn -- same winning formula, with A-list voice talent and even better animators. This was because the effect reminded him of angels, adding "I also I think it was more appropriate to the sonic tapestry and created a more uplifting feeling". . The characters were now driving the scenes, instead of vice versa. 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. They offer to pay for the grain with the silver they sold Joseph for - but Joseph accuses them of being spies, and demands proof of their identity. [2][3], Co-director Robert Ramirez has said that whilst the reviews for the film had "generally been very good" there was a period "when the film was not working very well, when the storytelling was heavy-handed" and "klunky".[4]. Joseph learns that wolves are animal cruelty and was murderous with the sheep. Voice, Potiphar Joseph: King of Dreams. voiced by Jodi Benson and 3 others. After that he got too busy but he gave me the foundation and communication skills I needed to successfully complete the project". The Hebrews then enter Egypt, unaware of the hardships that they would have to face in later years. "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. Is "home" where you were born, raised, where your family is? Terms and Policies It is based on the story of Joseph in the Book of Genesis. Voice, Judah It really is like a personal growth story, as Joseph grew up spoiled by his parents, but became more humble and giving by his hard trials. Espaol (prximamente) - volver al inicio, Best Movies on Netflix, Disney+, and More, 50 Modern Movies All Kids Should Watch Before They're 12, Common Sense Selections for family entertainment, Best TV Shows on Netflix, Disney+, and More, 50 Books All Kids Should Read Before They're 12, Helping Your Kid with Autism Manage Their Sensitivity to Movies and Shows, Great Documentaries to Celebrate Women's History Month, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Joseph: King of Dreams is a 2000 American 2D hand-drawn animated biblical music family film and the first direct-to-video production from DreamWorks Animation. Shortly thereafter, he is happily reunited with his father, and meets his brothers' wives and children. 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. Starring More Details Watch offline Joseph is the youngest of Jacob's (Israel) twelve sons and is labeled as a "Miracle Child" since his mother, Rachel, was believed to be barren. [2] After receiving the job, Pelfrey read as many different translations of the original Bible text as he could, to find story nuances that he could incorporate. She is sweet-hearted and is always there for Joseph. While the script was being fleshed out, Paul Duncan (the head background painter) and Brian Andrews (story artist) were creating some phenomenal conceptual artwork. [12] Joseph, King of Dreams: read-along (8 Mar 2001) was a full-color storybook and accompanying cassette which "capture[d] all the emotional and dramatic high points". Leah, Jacob's second wife and biological mother of Judah, is referenced at the beginning of the film when he says "it was different with your mother", referring to how he was tricked into marrying her in the bible. Marshall Goldberg, Release Date (Streaming): 7+. Joseph sees that the butler will tell pharaoh about his gift of interpret and urges the butler to do so, but the butler forgets once he is released. Joseph marries the niece of Potiphar, Asenath, and has two children with her. BUY THE MOVIE: https://www.fandangonow.com/details/m. Joseph (voiced by Ben Affleck), his father's favorite son, is sold into slavery by his jealous half-brothers. Joseph still refuses to sell them grain, and imprisons Simeon until they can prove that they have another brother to support ("Bloom (Reprise)"). John Bucchino. English Universal Pictures Home Entertainment (under DreamWorks) [It] is much more a children's movie". A slave is not his own master. Focusing on the story of Joseph and his experiences in Egypt, the story allowed for some classic dramatic situations and events. He is voiced by Ben Affleck, who also played Batman in the DCEU, Daredevil in the 2003 film of the same name, AJ Frost in Armageddon and Chris Wolff in The Accountant . The sale success of Joseph was to some degree influence whether more animated Bible stories would be released by DreamWorks.[5]. voiced by Richard Herd and 2 others. Joseph: King of Dreams is a 2000 American direct-to-video animated biblical musical drama film. Voice, Simeon, Slave Trader It was the only direct-to-video production from DreamWorks Animation until the release of Trollhunters: Rise of the Titans in 2021. 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". All the execs put down their yellow legal notepads and headed down the hall to the conference room (which for me felt miles away). RT25: Celebrating 25 years of Rotten Tomatoes. But it lacks Egypt's poignant tunes and powerful storytelling -- which is perhaps why it ended up skipping the theaters and going straight to DVD. Voice, Zuleika [2] He described his musical style in the film as "World/Orchestral", noting that the instruments used were more regional than specifically Egyptian, incorporating: "Duduk, Ney, Rebaba, Ban-Di, Bansuri, Moroccan Flute, Zampona, and a great variety of percussion including Djmbe, Darabuk, Dholak, Udu, etc etc". [5] Nassos Vakalis, who helped storyboard and animate the film, said "I had to travel a lot to Canada to see work done in a few studios that were subcontracting part of the movie". 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 T. [8][9] Special features included "Sing-a-long songs, storybook read-a-long programming, an interactive trivia game, and printable activity and coloring sheets". The darkest part is more the overarching story about Joseph being sold into slavery by his brothers and his sadness at not seeing his parents. 37 Jacob lived in the land where his father had stayed, the land of Canaan. Kill them? I will probably sound high saying this but anywayit was a *beautiful* movie. The brothers lie that they had a youngest brother who was killed by wolves many years ago, angering Joseph more, though he does not show it. Verified reviews are considered more trustworthy by fellow moviegoers. Cinemark Uplifting songs. In a musical, the songs advance the story and I had to help that process, as well as make the songs belong to the fabric of the film and the palette of the score. 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