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This humorous review recounts the author's first time watching the 1959 epic "Ben-Hur." The author pokes fun at the film's over-the-top costumes, melodramatic dialogue, and the sheer absurdity of a chariot race scene that borders on slapstick. Despite the film's seriousness, the author finds humor in the film's dramatic elements and the intensity of the characters' motivations, especially the central theme of revenge. Ultimately, the author finds "Ben-Hur" an entertaining, if exhausting, experience, leaving them with a newfound appreciation for the absurd. Comparable works include The reviewer's style evokes the humor of a film critic like Rex Reed, who often employs witty observations and comedic exaggeration in their analyses.

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