11-03-2010, 04:32 PM
I'm certain we have discussed this film in other sections of the Forum, and Matt is quite right, it is a "mixed bag" at best.
It seems clear from what I have seen (and not the entire film yet, but soon) that an attempt was made to be more accurate with regards to armor and weapons, but when it comes to story .... This is a "chase" film and while it might be exciting from a purely cinematic standpoint, the film's setting in ancient Rome is almost secondary. You could dress them in samurai armor and call the location Korea, 1598, and tell essentially the same story.
Better than Gladiator ..? That's not hard to do. Worth your time? Well, we fall back to that old saw: Even a poor film about ancient Rome is better than no film about ancient Rome. I know, some films stretch that maxim to the breaking point, but I don't think Centurion is one of them. However, when I have finally had an opportunity to watch the entire film I may revise and extend my remarks.
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Narukami
It seems clear from what I have seen (and not the entire film yet, but soon) that an attempt was made to be more accurate with regards to armor and weapons, but when it comes to story .... This is a "chase" film and while it might be exciting from a purely cinematic standpoint, the film's setting in ancient Rome is almost secondary. You could dress them in samurai armor and call the location Korea, 1598, and tell essentially the same story.
Better than Gladiator ..? That's not hard to do. Worth your time? Well, we fall back to that old saw: Even a poor film about ancient Rome is better than no film about ancient Rome. I know, some films stretch that maxim to the breaking point, but I don't think Centurion is one of them. However, when I have finally had an opportunity to watch the entire film I may revise and extend my remarks.
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Narukami
David Reinke
Burbank CA
Burbank CA
