Overrated

Rating: 2/10 (7 August 2010)

Anyone who likes the old epics of Hollywood's golden age must cringe at this ugly and unenjoyable production.
Russel Crowe must be the most overrated actor of this century. He is gruff and rough but he is just too fat and ugly for the hero. Just compare him to the heroes of the period epics like Charlton Heston. Why do they choose the opposite of handsome. He didn't have to be pretty. In the end who cares if he lives or dies.
Joaquin is a bit modern looking and out of place for a Roman Emperor. Although he does have a depraved air - he doesn't combine a regal like presence with it. He's more run of the mill pervert. Connie Nielsen is a bit un Roman - too Northern European but at least she has a certain dignity.
The awards this movie and its cast got are mostly undeserved.