VividSimon
Simply Perfect
Limerculer
A waste of 90 minutes of my life
FuzzyTagz
If the ambition is to provide two hours of instantly forgettable, popcorn-munching escapism, it succeeds.
pallytruck
This film is hard to review, it is actually a good story and good to watch but unfortunately the actors and acting is poor. The present day part at beginning and end is truly awful with some of the worst acting I have seen in a while and adds no relevance to the film; it should be taken out the film. the main film I liked the characters the story was good. the main hero character was a terrible actor though. The dialogue between the characters border lined on stupidity and bizarre. All in all this would be a good film if it was directed by someone else and replaced half the cast. I would give this film 5/10 which is a shame because it could have been so much better.
justincward
I'm currently watching this (Sept 24th 2014, 20:26) on the Movies4Men channel; obviously dubbed from Italian with completely unknown cast, but in a way that helps the feeling that it's authentic - you're not watching Kiefer Sutherland or the like dodging volcanic ash; it's as if it's ancient CCTV footage. And very colourful it is too.Essentially the plot doesn't matter, because they're all going to get encased in lava in the end. The stage fighting is awful, the dialogue is drivel, the main drama of love between a slave girl and a gladiator is about as engaging as a Microsoft Help screen, but that big ol' volcano will not be denied. And that saves it.Unconvincing, clunky, laughable, but you can't go wrong with Vesuvius.
tuckson
In general an entertaining movie, though definitely not great. However a strange feeling of deja vu possessed me when watching. It seemed to me like some story parts have been borrowed from great titles like Spartacus and Ben Hur.Also to obvious sometimes the city parts (like the arena for example) look a bit fake. The acting is average, sometimes below average. The relationships between slaves and Romans sometimes look a bit unhistorical.However, the great pictures of the Vesuvius volcano lift things back to a more entertaining level. This movie is nice for an evening of uncomplicated watching. If you don't expect too much, you may appreciate this one.
matisse_vue
This is a visual treat for anyone who is intrigued with the story of Pompeii. Whether you have been there or not, this is the film that adds the one missing element and brings it back to life, if only for a brief while. The cinematography and special effects are stunning, and an attractive cast infuses an array of characters with color and pathos. Anyone who has ever wondered what it was like to be in this ancient doomed city in the eleventh hour will be captivated by this effort. It manages to be riveting, awe-inspiring and yet maintains a balance between history and storytelling. There have been several films made about the subject, but this one, stripped of contemporary psyche and enriched with topnotch effects, may be the best yet. Much recommended!
