Rating of
3.5/4
Not perfect or great but a good epic.
Ichabod Crane - wrote on 09/30/09
Spartacus is a good epic film that is good in some ways in lack luster in a few. The story line is interesting enough about the slave revolt even though there is not that much too it. The more interesting part for me was the roman politics scenes which were incredibly intriguing. The problems with the films I think are the actions in the revolt. The revolt is mostly talked about and the only battle shown looks good as it starts but ends oddly and abruptly. Still though a good epic and still entertaining to watch.
Oscar win Peter Ustinov 5/5 Best Supporting Actor- Peter Ustinov here does a lot more with a role that you would not expect anything from. He makes the slave owner interesting and funny where the character could have been absolutely nothing. He did an excellent job of making a character something out of nothing and stole scenes effectively throughout the film.
