Review of Pompeii (2014) by Jim K — 22 May 2014

Total gladiator with a touch of Spartacus.

Ripoff with a volcano.

This review of Pompeii (2014) was written by Jim K on 22 May 2014.

Pompeii has generally received mixed reviews.

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