Disappointed

Rating: 6/10 (15 November 2016)

I love the Roman period in history and have watched many series and films based in this moment in time. I recently re-watched this film and although I like it for some reason it doesn't hit the spot with me. It could be the conclusion or the unrealistic idea that a man that far progressed in the roman army and in Roman life to be consider almost a son by the emperor has no real passion for war or political progression and is hamstrung by having the cunning and guile of a rock. Some good fight scenes a ridiculous Zulu chant by Europeans but a good battle scene after (even if I was expecting to see Michael Caine appear in a red uniform. Good but not great.