Kubrik gives birth to a cinematic legend

Rating: 9/10 (24 August 2010)

The greatest epic ever made tells the story of Spartacus , a Thracian slave who rises up against the oppressive Roman republic and leads a savage revolt against his captors. An iconic film and simply one of the best if not the best film around with outstanding performances from all members of the cast and spectacular sets and action scenes and heartbreaking emotional scenes ( especially the last part of the film ). The famous "I'm Spartacus" scene depicts one of the finest acts of defiance ever recorded on film where a defeated Spartacus and the men who followed him refuse to bow down to the Romans knowing the horrific punishment which awaits them. An outstanding piece of cinema and without a doubt the best historical film ever made!