Review of Pompeii (2014) by Karen N — 03 Jun 2014

Beautiful effects. The story line is boring and predictable.

This review of Pompeii (2014) was written by Karen N on 03 Jun 2014.

Pompeii has generally received mixed reviews.

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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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By Susana S (26) on 06 Oct 2016

It is what it is, a movie full of clichÃ©s. It is a film when you want to turn your brain off…

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By Dylan D (818) on 26 Apr 2016

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

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By Jake A (1,026) on 28 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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When a Roman leader in 79 A.D. speaks in British accent and yells you bitch, you realize where this movie will end up in…

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