EPIC for the New Millinium

Rating: 10/10 (6 May 2000)

This film is a new millinium homage to the classic ancient roman epics of the 50'& 60's.It mostly resembles "The Fall of the Roman Empire" ,with Stephen Boyd, Sophia Loren,Sir Alec Guiness, and Christopher Plummer,in plot and period.It also recalls theme elements of "Ben Hur" and battle scenes akin to "Spartacus". Ridley Scott's production gives a "What Dreams May Come/Bladerunner" visual monumentality to the sets that surpass classic italian films of this genre. The romantic soundtrack has echos of Wagner's "Ring" and Prokofiev's "Lt.Kije"and underscore the intense drama.This film will stand more than one viewing and will entertain visually and emotionally from beginning to end.