Besides the fact that "Exodus: Gods and Kings" Rotten Tomatoes scores left much to be desired - and, in general, critics have panned the Ridley Scott biblical epic -, yet another problem has arisen for the incredibly expensive film: Egypt has banned the movies from showing in theaters in the country, citing inaccuracy and Zionist views.
The film has been surrounded with controversy ever since news of the cast first came out (like having a Welshman, Christian Bale playing Moses, one of Judaism's most important historical figures), and the "Exodus: Gods and Kings" Rotten Tomatoes score has certainly not done it any favors.
According to The New York Times, the latest news in regards of the heavily panned film is that the current Egyptian government has stopped the film from showing in theaters due to its content, though the whole thing has yet to be confirmed, though it has become clear from the "Exodus: Gods and Kings" Rotten Tomatoes score and ratings that the movie hasn't been very well-received at all.
However, it seems like the "Exodus: Gods and Kings" Rotten Tomatoes rating has had little to do with its ban in the Arab country (where the film is actually set, as it deals with the Jewish exodus from Egypt to the Promised Land), as it's more like the Culture Ministry of the country has stated that the film is both historically inaccurate and also presents a deeply Zionist version of the events, based on little fact.
If this rumor is true, it would be the second Arab country this week to ban the film from showing in its territory: according to Metro, a few days ago Moroccan officials announced that "Exodus: Gods and Kings" would not be playing in the country, as it was banned the day right before its scheduled premiere.
Currently, the "Exodus: Gods and Kings" Rotten Tomatoes rating is a 29 percent "Rotten" - hardly the Oscar-bait film critics and audiences alike had thought it would be.
