Review of Pompeii (2014) by Denis M — 13 Sep 2014

Emotionless and boring,nothing saved this movie,not even the visual effects department.

This review of Pompeii (2014) was written by Denis M on 13 Sep 2014.

Pompeii has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Amanda Waltz (38) for The Film Stage (3,162) on 20 Jun 2016

Pompeii's recreated world feels especially hokey as the backdrop for shoddy sets, cheesy costumes and ludicrous dialogue…

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By Massimiliano A (15) on 16 Sep 2018

Wonderful story and the reconstruction of ancient city is perfect. Great drama…

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By Kevin P (1,697) on 04 Jul 2017

A great looking movie that falters due to uninteresting characters. Harrington tries, but the writing fails him. Very cliched and unoriginal…

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By Movie K (430) on 30 Jul 2016

Terrible movie, but it gets two stars because of the shirtless Kit Harrington…

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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 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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By Carlos M (2,069) on 08 Jun 2016

It was mostly gladiator fighting set against the backdrop of the destruction of Pompeii. Not really about Pompeii…

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By Jasmine F (39) on 28 Jul 2016

1 star, for Kit Harrington's abs. Can't even say its so bad it's good. It's just bad…

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By Vasco M (520) on 27 Mar 2016

Pompeii is several movies that you've seen before. It swings from cliched to edgy…

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By Ohsnappage . (241) on 09 Sep 2016

It was entertaining, poorly casted, & somewhat absurd, but fun to watch…

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