In the doomed Roman city, a gentle blacksmith becomes a corrupt gladiator, while his son leans toward Christianity..
Is it worth your time? If you like old-school disaster movies where the sets are made of plywood and the acting is turned up to eleven, you’ll probably have a blast. If you’re looking for historical accuracy or a movie that moves faster than a tectonic plate, maybe skip this one. It’s the kind of flick that feels like ...
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"Is it worth your time? If you like old-school disaster movies where the sets are made of plywood and the acting is turned up to eleven, you’ll probably have a blast. If you’re looking for historical accuracy or a movie that moves faster than a tectonic plate, maybe skip this one. It’s the kind of flick that feels like it was put together with a lot of glue and sheer willpower. People who enjoy The Radio King might appreciate the way this just throws everything at the wall. Watching Marcus chang..."
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