Review of Pompeii (2014) by Phil T — 01 Sep 2015

A pretty weak affair with only a few stand out moments.

This review of Pompeii (2014) was written by Phil T on 01 Sep 2015.

Pompeii has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Nguyen Le (136) for The Script Lab (63) on 09 Oct 2018

Besides some impressive technical wizardry, Pompeii lies in Paul W.S. Anderson's list of let it burn films…

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By Thomas B (1,990) on 26 Jul 2016

** It's terribly directed and boasts some awful dialogue, however I'd be lying if I said that some parts didn't entertain me…

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By Collin P (449) on 07 Jul 2017

I think this movie is great. Just finish watching it…

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By Bill T (1,098) on 11 Apr 2017

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Pompeii's flat characters and horrible script prevent that the excellent source material results in an engaging movie…

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By Filipeneto (856) on 31 Aug 2018

I confess I had some curiosity about this movie…

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By Gav R (93) on 14 Oct 2017

Keither sufferland is woeful and the accent is hilarius. Kit struggles to ignite the unbelievable fight scenes…

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By Fernando C (431) on 28 Jul 2016

I didn't find it at all very interesting, pointless. I thought it was more than a volcano. ð…

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By Broyax (884) on 28 Dec 2016

On tient là une terrifiante compilation des clichés du film-catastrophe avec d'un côté des personnages niaiseux, de l'autre des caricatures…

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By Annie A (16) on 30 Jul 2016

Love... Love.. Love Good movie... Amazing graphics shots (especially in 3D) and sad ending…

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