Review of Spartacus (1960) by Dave Kehr for Chicago Tribune — 24 Feb 1990
Even when informed by Douglas' characteristic intensity, Spartacus has no real identity apart from "the common man"; at his side, the beautiful Jean Simmons is never anything more than Spartacus' chick - the proof that he's a manly man, as opposed to those mincing Roman aristocrats.
Whatever Trumbo's progressive leanings, he was not past equating homosexuality with unspeakable evil and perversion.
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This review of Spartacus (1960) was written by Dave Kehr and published by Chicago Tribune on 24 Feb 1990.
Spartacus has generally received very positive reviews.
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