Aaw come on the Ten Commandments is so much fun! To make a film that's almost 4 hours long and not boring for a moment is an achievement. And Demille was just as sincere in his intentions with the film as Gibson was. He was actively trying to make a film for the ages.
"The Prince of Egypt" tells the story better. And as a biblical epic, I prefer "Samson and Delilah." Hedy was much too old for the role, but Victor Mature was surprisingly touching in his blindness.
And he succeeded.