Review of Pompeii (2014) by Andrew L — 29 Jul 2014

Gladiator but with huge special effects and Kiefer Sutherland's laughable accent.

This review of Pompeii (2014) was written by Andrew L on 29 Jul 2014.

Pompeii has generally received mixed reviews.

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Gone is the supposed epic story and legend and instead in its place Pompeii delivers a pathetic love story, and even more pathetic story that…

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By Susana S (26) on 06 Oct 2016

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I loved Pompeii immensely. Great cast, story, action, and visuals, and Clinton Shorter’s score is just beautiful and epic…

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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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As the film begins, the camera pans slowly over what appear to be statues, but which turn our to be the petrified remains of the citizens of…

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