Spartacus

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Stephen C 3 hours and 4 minutes based on a true account of a Roman army of slaves fighting for freedom. Ages 13 and older!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/23/25 Full Review Wayne K A film with a famously troubled production, including arguments over scripts, character traits and a director who tried his best to disavow the film in later years, Spartacus has nevertheless gone on to be one of cinemas most highly regarded and oft-imitated historical epics, revolving around the exploits of one of histories most famous underdogs. Kirk Douglas isn’t bowling anyone over with his performance, but he infuses the character with a lot of warmth, determination and a surprising amount of humour. Far from being a cliché reluctant hero, Spartacus always takes an active role in the rebellion he started, and the scope and scale of the film demonstrates just how far he managed to go while the worlds foremost superpower wanted his head on a platter. His romance with Varinia is never overdone, and with the amount of time it’s given to grow, you never doubt that the feelings they have for each other are genuine. The film clocks in at 3 and a quarter hours, at least the 1991 restoration does, and while its not usually a problem, you do feel the length as you reach the end, and there are several scenes that you could cut out altogether to create a much more streamlined narrative. The famous ‘I’m Spartacus’ scene is very enjoyable and emotionally satisfying, but its placement feels weird, with around 30-minutes of screentime coming after it so it never feels like the definitive climax that it should. It might not have received the acclaim that other historical epics of that time received, such as Lawrence Of Arabia and Ben-Hur, but it still stands as a powerful and beautifully made indictment of tyranny, and a potent celebration of the oppressed underdog succeeding in a way no one thought they ever could. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 04/27/25 Full Review Jacob K The kiddies will love it. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/13/25 Full Review Vitor O Arguably the greatest epic in a decade full of them, Spartacus is an astonishing accomplishment in acting, directing, and action scenes. Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 03/19/25 Full Review Jim P What a great story, a good movie for Xmas. But it's very long - best watched in small instalments. It's even based on a "true" story. See Wiki for further info. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 12/28/24 Full Review Laurie S I am Spartacus. One of the all-time greats. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/21/24 Full Review Read all reviews

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