Review of The Fall of the Roman Empire (1964) by Grant S — 15 Apr 2014
When this film came out 50 years ago, it was cursed by the audience's growing lack of interest in epic films. It may have been doomed in the box office, but it was a great film, and I feel it deserves to be mentioned alongside the various other great films.
The characters are all played incredibly well, and their performance goes great with some interesting lines and amazing speeches. It might be impossible for me to judge whether or not the film is historically accurate (because I'm not a history buff), but the story is very engaging, which is helped by the stellar performance of the film's cast.
The film looks great, with numerous amazing set pieces, costumes, and beautiful locations. The film's pace is slow, but it leads to a satisfying conclusion, and when the action happens, it flows very well.
In summary, it's a classic movie that didn't get as much attention as it should have when it was new. If you haven't seen it, then I suggest that you go see it, if you can handle the film's three-hour length.
This review of The Fall of the Roman Empire (1964) was written by Grant S on 15 Apr 2014.
The Fall of the Roman Empire has generally received positive reviews.
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