Review of Pompeii (2014) by Jens S — 20 Jan 2017

I really enjoyed this story, despite the ratings, about the once grand town that surround Mt. Vesuvius. Didn't like the ending, but, still worth watching.

This review of Pompeii (2014) was written by Jens S on 20 Jan 2017.

Pompeii has generally received mixed reviews.

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