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Empire (2005) Reviews

Empire (2005)
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The assassination of Julius Caesar has plunged Rome into chaos, and the only hope for the once-thriving empire lies in the ability of his 18-year-old nephew Octavius to defeat the manipulative Marc Anthony in this epic miniseries starring Santiago Cabrera and directed by John Gray, Kim Manners, and Greg Yaitanes. On the eve of Caesar's demise, Rome is thrown into anarchy and Octavius is thrust into exile with his guardian Tyrannus lest he meet a similar fate as his uncle at the hands of those who wish to see Caesar's bloodline severed once and for all. In the years that follow, Octavius is trained by his faithful mentor for the day he will return to Rome and seek revenge against the man who orchestrated his uncle's downfall. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

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Director(s):
Kim Manners, Greg Yaitanes, (more)
Format(s):
DVD
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(7 member reviews)  

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Paige A.

If you're looking for yet one more gladiator movie, this is for you. However, if you require a certain amount of historical accuracy in your drama, check out the British TV classic, "I, Claudius."

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Sally N.

The movie attempts to delve more into actual history, but I found it somewhat boring. Perhaps if it is watched in parts, a week apart, it would hold together better. As it is, it was slow moving and not all that interesting. You'd be better off watching Russell Crowe's "Gladiator." Although that is fiction, I wonder how much in this movie was exactly accurate. It is attractive to look at and if you hadn't enough of gladiators and vile Roman's, than this movie is for you.

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Yadira A.

good movie

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William H.

I'm a push over for Roman stories. I especially liked the indoor scenes, showing how the villas were decorated and mad livable. The character actors were very good in moving along the story. If you enjoy history this is one too see.

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Matthew B.

Less action than Gladiator, Worse acting than Rome, Poorer dialogue than I, Claudius, and Cringe inducing historical errors, this toilet bowl buoy has it all if you want to forever ruin your ability to enjoy the epic struggle of Octavian to become Augustus. Skip this one.

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Raul J.

A very good movie, if you like these types of movies this is a must watch.

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Joseph W.

See Disc 1.

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    Paige A.

    If you're looking for yet one more gladiator movie, this is for you. However, if you require a certain amount of historical accuracy in your drama, check out the British TV classic, "I, Claudius."

    Yes   |   No

     
    Sally N.

    The movie attempts to delve more into actual history, but I found it somewhat boring. Perhaps if it is watched in parts, a week apart, it would hold together better. As it is, it was slow moving and not all that interesting. You'd be better off watching Russell Crowe's "Gladiator." Although that is fiction, I wonder how much in this movie was exactly accurate. It is attractive to look at and if you hadn't enough of gladiators and vile Roman's, than this movie is for you.

    Yes   |   No

     
    Yadira A.

    good movie

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