Rating: PG-13
Movie Release Date: October 7, 1960
DVD Release Date: March 31, 1998
Plot 411: A slave raises an army of slaves to fight against Rome for their freedom.
Review: This was one of those classics that I'd never seen before so that was the main reason I watched it. However, I ended up liking it a lot. The movie was restored from its original form so the color had that weird orange tint, but other than that it was fine. The plot, of course, is an epic and I can understand why it won so many awards. The struggle of one man with little education who influenced thousands is inspiring. This is one of the greatest stories that highlights the struggle of the poor (in this case, slaves). It's a real underdog-type movie. Needless to say, the acting is wonderful. Kirk Douglas plays the lead while his supporting crew includes Laurence Olivier, Tony Curtis and Jean Simmons. There are huge battle scenes with hundreds of extras and as you know, this is one of the main reasons I like watching these older films. No CGI extras needed. Each extra is decked out in his wardrobe and is an individual whether or not he is directly in front of the camera. The amount of technique and skill involved to shoot these types of scenes must be enormous, especially without the aid of modern computer technology. It makes this movie that much more incredible.
Watch It: For a look at classic film-making techniques telling an epic story on an epic stage.
Skip It: If your idea of a Roman battle is Troy (2004). If that's the case, just forget about it.
Trailer:
Movie Release Date: October 7, 1960
DVD Release Date: March 31, 1998
Plot 411: A slave raises an army of slaves to fight against Rome for their freedom.
Review: This was one of those classics that I'd never seen before so that was the main reason I watched it. However, I ended up liking it a lot. The movie was restored from its original form so the color had that weird orange tint, but other than that it was fine. The plot, of course, is an epic and I can understand why it won so many awards. The struggle of one man with little education who influenced thousands is inspiring. This is one of the greatest stories that highlights the struggle of the poor (in this case, slaves). It's a real underdog-type movie. Needless to say, the acting is wonderful. Kirk Douglas plays the lead while his supporting crew includes Laurence Olivier, Tony Curtis and Jean Simmons. There are huge battle scenes with hundreds of extras and as you know, this is one of the main reasons I like watching these older films. No CGI extras needed. Each extra is decked out in his wardrobe and is an individual whether or not he is directly in front of the camera. The amount of technique and skill involved to shoot these types of scenes must be enormous, especially without the aid of modern computer technology. It makes this movie that much more incredible.
Watch It: For a look at classic film-making techniques telling an epic story on an epic stage.
Skip It: If your idea of a Roman battle is Troy (2004). If that's the case, just forget about it.
Trailer:
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