Review of Pompeii (2014) by Yves V — 21 May 2014

Poor decoction of the Spartacus series. Today it seems everybody is a bold gladiator and fights against oppression.

This review of Pompeii (2014) was written by Yves V on 21 May 2014.

Pompeii has generally received mixed reviews.

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