Honest, hardworking hero more or less single-handedly challenges an evil emperor against all odds. Say hello to The Oldfashioned Historical Epic, gently brushed up for the new millennium.
Not a very likely story, but one of the most impressive historical adventures of the last several decades. In my book of Roman revenge matinee movies.
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Too much shaky cam in the battle sequences, but it’s certainly an engaging story.
I’m divided when it comes to shaking cameras. Sometimes they irritate me, sometimes I think they enhance the storytelling. A bit of both in this one, I suppose.