Review of Pompeii (2014) by Jonty B — 06 May 2014

Lots of action, good special effects. Sadly no Frankie Howerd and not really how the eruption occurred but who cares, good film.

This review of Pompeii (2014) was written by Jonty B on 06 May 2014.

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