Review of Pompeii (2014) by Galen M — 18 Jul 2014

Really good begining to the movie but really weak middle plot.

This review of Pompeii (2014) was written by Galen M on 18 Jul 2014.

Pompeii has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Unarmed_Jord (27) on 16 Oct 2016

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 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 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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