Rating of
2/4
Cleopatra review
Daniel Corleone - wrote on 07/11/13
The epic picture revolves around Cleopatra (Elizabeth Taylor), Mark Antony (Richard Burton), Julius Caesar (Rex Harrison) and Octavian (Roddy McDowall). The 243 minute movie was lengthy, extravagant and at times a chore to watch. For history buffs this would be a treat despite of some exaggerations with the facts. On the positive side, as one of the most expensive productions ever ($44 million that time) it boasts of gorgeous sets, massive set pieces and thousands of extras. One of the best lines: "Rape, murder, pillage thousands, even millions of human beings! But neither you nor any other barbarian has the right to destroy one human thought!" This could have been at par with Ben-Hur if given the right direction and screenwriter. Cleopatra maybe massive and multi-awarded, its entertainment value and lasting legacy however doesn't impress.
