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Spartacus (1960) Rank 3 Reviews
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Decent Films - faith on film (Steven D. Greydanus)
Though pre-Christian, Spartacus prefigures and provides historical context to the Gospel story in intriguing ways — most obviously in the bold climax, the film’s greatest strength. Spartacus doesn’t entirely escape the melodrama, cheesiness, and ...read the complete Spartacus movie review at Decent Films - faith on film (Steven D. Greydanus)
The BigScreen Cinema Guide - Reader Reviews
A rebellious slave leads a revolt against the decadent Roman Empire. ...read the complete Spartacus movie review at The BigScreen Cinema Guide - Reader Reviews
The City Review (Carter B. Horsley)
Spartacus was a gladiator who led a major slave revolt in pre-Christian Rome. (Some critics have rightfully noted that this film is one of the few major epics about the Roman Empire that was not centered on the beginnings of Christianity.) The movie ...read the complete Spartacus movie review at The City Review (Carter B. Horsley)
Appreciating Great Trash
A bloated imitation of a David Lean movie that retains none of his love for complex storytelling and layered characters, Spartacus is an overwrought movie that makes the age-old mistake of taking a powerful story and moralizing it, as if us dunderheaded ...read the complete Spartacus movie review at Appreciating Great Trash
LowComDom Online Film Reviews
Spartacus (Kirk Douglas) is a slave trained as a Roman gladiator. During his training he notices a beautiful slave woman. For fighting well she is given to him for a night. he does nothing. Yeah, like that would ...read the complete Spartacus movie review at LowComDom Online Film Reviews
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