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Spartacus

1960
Drama
Action
3h 17m
The slave Spartacus leads a violent revolt against the decadent Roman empire. (imdb)
Directed by:
Stanley Kubrick Stanley Kubrick
Written by:
Peter Ustinov Peter Ustinov Dalton Trumbo Dalton Trumbo Calder Willingham Calder Willingham Howard Fast
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Starring:
Kirk Douglas Kirk Douglas Peter Ustinov Peter Ustinov Herbert Lom Herbert Lom Charles Laughton Charles Laughton Nina Foch Nina Foch Tony Curtis Tony Curtis Jean Simmons Jean Simmons Laurence Olivier Laurence Olivier John Gavin John Gavin John Dall John Dall Harold J. Stone Harold J. Stone John Ireland John Ireland
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Genres:
Drama, Action, Adventure, War, History, Biography
Country:
USA
Language:
English
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Spartacus

1960
Drama
Action
3h 17m
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billyshearsBillyShears
Rated 08 Sep 2020
75
65th
All these big epic films from the time look the same, Kubrick couldn’t even escape it. I do love seeing cast of thousands stuff , just giant dick waving of look how much money we are spending. “Let’s rock and roll”
Rated 08 Sep 2020
jimmynmujimmynmu
Rated 26 Apr 2007
71
60th
A little too long, but Spartacus does enough to seperate itself from others in it's genre to make it worthwhile. It's too bad that Kubrick didn't have full control over this project, I'm sure he would have made great improvements.
Rated 26 Apr 2007
tonytheponyTonythePony
Rated 27 Apr 2008
86
86th
Snails or oysters? Apparently I'm gastronomically destined to be alone.
Rated 27 Apr 2008
nathan_sNathan S
Rated 09 Feb 2007
4
74th
The for-hire outlier among Kubrick's filmography, hardly a film befitting this director's reputation, lacking the visual schemes, the diligent pacing, the ironic humor, or the provocative ideas that make his work so distinct. Nevertheless it is an impressively scoped and detailed production. A fun action adventure epic, with a nearly unbelievable assembly of on-screen talent.
Rated 09 Feb 2007
doctor7doctor7
Rated 16 Mar 2007
75
62nd
My least favorite of Kubrick's films. While there were some breathtaking shots during the film I found it to be more like an almost run of the mill Hollywood epic. In addition the soundtrack really didn't sit well with me. Still well worth seeing as it's redeeming qualities far, far outweight my complaints and it certainly paved the way for epic films involving shades of grey, rather than black and white heros and villians.
Rated 16 Mar 2007
hadleyreisHadleyreis
Rated 03 May 2020
85
87th
Wait, who was Spartacus? I spent the whole film thinking it was Kirk Douglas.
Rated 03 May 2020
farzanFarzan
Rated 28 Jun 2007
87
86th
Amazing production and amazing cinemetography, but if Kubrick had full control over this film, I am sure it would have been alot better than it is. Spartacus has alot of memorable scenes, and Kirk Douglas is absolutely fantastic. The shots of the landscapes and the battle sequences were great. But there is no reason for it to be that long. My least favorite Kubrick, and yet I can understand why it is considered to be one of his greatest. A very good film of the genre. Good Kubrick.
Rated 28 Jun 2007
thereeldealthereeldeal
Rated 23 Mar 2014
60
27th
Spartacus gets both ends of the shaft from film nerds due to the fact it's the least "Kubrickian" Stanley Kubrick movie, and most everyone else shrugs it off because it's just not particularly great. Kubrick-like or not, Spartacus is still a pretty well done cheesy Hollywood melodrama adventure flick with some very entertaining action scenes, only really held back by its shallow script, how brutal its running time feels in the last third, and how out of place Kirk Douglas looks in the setting.
Rated 23 Mar 2014
twincinematwincinema
Rated 10 Oct 2019
55
29th
Kirk Douglas' ponytail is an abomination.
Rated 10 Oct 2019
martintellerMartinTeller
Rated 14 Aug 2007
61
18th
Spartacus gets very good about 150 minutes into it, starting with a fantastic battle scene, and from there things taking a big turn for the worse for our hero but more interesting for the viewer. That first 2.5 hours, though... mediocre Hollywood by-the-numbers epic. Felt like it was written by committee, hitting all the formulaic points. There were some good scenes, but they were few and far between; for the most part I was yawning and periodically checking the remaining time on the disc.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
purgatospurgatos
Rated 09 May 2008
71
52nd
Entertaining, but fails to really go beyond simple entertainment at any point.
Rated 09 May 2008
fredericg54frederic_g54
Rated 08 Jul 2008
8
78th
Very enjoyable and easy to sit through, but that's its biggest problem I guess (well, together with its running time), Kubrick's films shouldn't evoke that feeling, they usually make you feel uncomfortable, render you motionless and raise questions, which didn't happen here. Douglas is still a favorable leading man, and the film looks great (scenery wise), nice little epic...
Rated 08 Jul 2008
joojooJooJoo
Rated 06 Dec 2008
4
56th
Despite the lack of control Kubrick had, I think its fair to say he was intimidated by the new format he started using here - there's hardly a handful of interesting cinematography in its entirety - and certainly nothing that would clue you in that you're watching something of Kubrick [outside of the battle scenes (Mel Gibson must have took a lot of notes here)]. Anyhow, this is probably the best that you can expect from the Grand Epics of Old Hollywood.
Rated 06 Dec 2008
drumnddrumnd
Rated 14 May 2009
79
61st
Did not need that love story.
Rated 14 May 2009
frederikaFrederikA
Rated 13 Oct 2009
90
96th
An interesting "missing link" between classic golden age hollywood epics and modern cinema. Douglas is great as the title character, but its definitely the supporting cast of Romans that drives the story and makes this movie interesting.
Rated 13 Oct 2009
nunstranglernunstrangler
Rated 28 Nov 2009
100
95th
Douglas, whose political leanings are amply on display herein, also served as executive producer, surrounding himself with the best talent available. Magnificent climactic battle scene features 8,000 real, live Spanish soldiers to stunning effect.
Rated 28 Nov 2009
pickpocketPickpocket
Rated 25 Sep 2010
5
44th
Competently made but way too long and gets really muddled in the middle. It sucks when you see all these amazing shots only to have the next scene obviously be on a sound stage somewhere. The most interesting parts of the film are the beginning when Spartacus is a slave but then it just turns into genero epic film. Very forgettable.
Rated 25 Sep 2010
magbMagb
Rated 14 Feb 2007
65
30th
Some great battle scenes and a few other nice moments ("No, I am Spartacus!"), but otherwise terribly Hollywood in every way. Still, even though large parts were tedious, I wasn't entirely un-entertained even by the least interesting sections.
Rated 14 Feb 2007
thedicemanTheDiceman
Rated 24 Feb 2007
75
89th
Great film.
Rated 24 Feb 2007
uksubsUKSubs
Rated 26 Feb 2007
71
69th
An enjoyable, grand epic, words rarely put together in the same phrase.
Rated 26 Feb 2007
lrampartllrampartl
Rated 20 May 2007
66
55th
They really had an amazing epic the first half hour, but then they tried to make it a movie for everyone, and it suffered horribly. It's much too long, and there are far too many unnecessary scenes. It's certainly an excellent blueprint for later movies like Gladiator, isn't it?
Rated 20 May 2007
jhezabeeJhezabee
Rated 09 Jun 2007
75
36th
I never got to see the end. =(
Rated 09 Jun 2007
matthias99Matthias99
Rated 12 Jul 2007
88
56th
Fairly good.
Rated 12 Jul 2007
yoohooyoohoo
Rated 14 Aug 2007
85
82nd
Epic.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
solomonburrrSolomonBurrr
Rated 10 Mar 2020
80
76th
80.2
Rated 10 Mar 2020
bratingsbratings
Rated 20 Nov 2016
91
82nd
Stanley Kubrick's ambitious Spartacus is an epic adventure rooted in entertaining action sequences, dreaded confrontations, and romantic intrigue.
Rated 20 Nov 2016
phlashphlash
Rated 14 Aug 2007
85
72nd
Great and affecting spectacle...so much better than Ben-Hur, Cleopatra and the like...I still die laughing when Curtis "I love you Spartacus..." in an accent that could only come from NY...
Rated 14 Aug 2007
djrossdjross
Rated 14 Aug 2007
70
77th
Probably about as good as this kind of thing can get. Score based on distant memory.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
willofgaiawillofgaia
Rated 14 Aug 2007
85
58th
When Kubrick said he script was full of "stupid moralizing"...well, he wasn't wrong, and the script is the biggest problem with this film.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
parmandurParmandur
Rated 14 Aug 2007
87
91st
An excellent example of the sword-and-sandel epic.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
luciferhamLuciferHam
Rated 14 Aug 2007
86
64th
I enjoyed this a lot. The best of the late 50's early 60's epics.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
rttntomatoesrttntomatoes
Rated 06 Jan 2014
96
89th
Featuring terrific performances and epic action, Kubrick's restored swords-and-sandals epic is a true classic.
Rated 06 Jan 2014
jhmclellanjhmclellan
Rated 14 Aug 2007
70
39th
The movie that made Kirk Douglas famous (I think). Filmed the same year I was born, great Saturday entertainment for a pre-teen. Kirk over-acts, but is great.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
peaceanarchyPeaceAnarchy
Rated 10 Sep 2007
87
87th
The entire cast here is wonderful and while the story is a little cliched it works well. The movie is visually stunning and, some occasional moments aside, tells its story in a very natural and engrossing way. The most impressive part for me was that, unlike other epics of the time like Ben-Hur, it never feels laughable or dated.
Rated 10 Sep 2007
dustydDustyd
Rated 16 Sep 2007
70
63rd
strong film, though uneven
Rated 16 Sep 2007
cinematicespCinematicESP
Rated 02 Oct 2007
87
77th
Pretty darn enjoyable. Fine performances. I'd say it's Kubrick's most fun, not best, after Strangelove.
Rated 02 Oct 2007
shephardShephard
Rated 18 Oct 2007
55
39th
A little long and boring in places. But epics can be fun if you're in the right mood.
Rated 18 Oct 2007
edkrakedkrak
Rated 24 Aug 2019
45
23rd
Run of the mill Hollywood epic cheese - nothing spectacular. Kirk doesn't fit the role at all, looks 50 here and is laughable as a gladiator with his scrawny old men legs.
Rated 24 Aug 2019
recklessmessrecklessmess
Rated 24 Aug 2016
78
65th
Finally, That Thing You Do! makes sense.
Rated 24 Aug 2016
bourneluckyBourneLucky
Rated 29 Nov 2013
100
89th
I may well love Kirk Douglas. I really am Spartacus tho
Rated 29 Nov 2013
theyshoot07theyshoot07
Rated 01 Mar 2008
80
68th
# 410
Rated 01 Mar 2008
attached_eonAttached Eon
Rated 29 Apr 2008
88
94th
I have yet to see Ben-Hur (I know, I know) so this is THE classic Roman epic for me.
Rated 29 Apr 2008
dorkovskyDorkovsky
Rated 03 Jun 2008
7
77th
Far from a masterpiece, which Kubrick has made many of, I think that Spartacus is one of the best examples of Kubrick's talent and ability. It shows how he can take something so generic and make it into an extremely compelling film, from the visuals to Douglas' acting.
Rated 03 Jun 2008
liliroseLilirose
Rated 23 Jun 2016
81
81st
Un kolossal dei più classici e apprezzati, essendo in parte di Kubrick si pone ovviamente sopra la media del genere. Da vedere
Rated 23 Jun 2016
iyisinekiyisinek
Rated 11 Jul 2013
77
76th
köle, kölelik, roma, gladyatör, gladyatör okulu, köle isyani, ask (Trakyalı bir köle olan Spartacus önderliginde ayaklanan kölelerin Romalilara karsi verdigi mücadeleyi konu ediniyor)
Rated 11 Jul 2013
mentaculusMentaculus
Rated 10 Sep 2008
78
67th
Stop judging this film over Kubrick's creative control, like it's some sort of litmus test, and just watch it. This IS more Trumbo and Douglas than Stanley, but it's a damn good costume epic in its own right, supported by a depressing ending with a glimmer of hope just barely hidden from view.
Rated 10 Sep 2008
tathieltathiel
Rated 11 Oct 2008
82
76th
Maybe not the best done by Kubrick, but I adored it when I was young, in the middle of my Sword & Sandal phase concerning movies and didn't know anything about the director or his importance in movie history. It's a great Sword & Sandal movie and it does not need to be anything else. And besides, there are really great actors together in one movie: Olivier, Ustinov, Curtis and Douglas.
Rated 11 Oct 2008
waldheriWaldheri
Rated 20 Oct 2008
90
90th
One of the best historical epics!
Rated 20 Oct 2008
optimusmikeOptimus_mike
Rated 28 Oct 2008
75
59th
A good way to know if your gay or not.
Rated 28 Oct 2008
somnivoresomnivore
Rated 05 Nov 2008
92
88th
Absolutely epic.
Rated 05 Nov 2008
triptolemosTriptolemos
Rated 03 Apr 2016
70
87th
Very corny at times, especially the entire romance arc. Nonetheless it's a rather compelling yet straightforward sword and sandal epic.
Rated 03 Apr 2016
moraesfelipemoraesfelipe
Rated 13 Jun 2013
72
75th
More a sword and sandal large-scale classic than actually a Kubrick film, this is a Hollywood epic with a flawless hero vs a mean world of injustice. The political background looks pale -- I simply couldn't buy Laughton and Olivier's rivalry --, but there is always a good scene between a pair of forgettable ones -- soldiers of the slave army saying "I'm Spartacus!" and then the man himself dropping a tear, a dude's arm being cut off, and finally the holy gladiator being crucified like Jesus.
Rated 13 Jun 2013
freudianaFreudiana
Rated 03 Jan 2009
60
25th
Pretty good cinematography and a decent plot can't save this one from the most boring on-screen romance ever.
Rated 03 Jan 2009
malcolmbgMalcolmBG
Rated 04 Jan 2009
70
52nd
Pretty naive.
Rated 04 Jan 2009
ewp805ewp805
Rated 13 Feb 2009
86
89th
The film is quite long, but Kirk Douglas provides a great performance. Visually stunning.
Rated 13 Feb 2009
catsbreathcatsbreath
Rated 02 Mar 2009
86
78th
I'm Spartacus
Rated 02 Mar 2009
spaceflohspacefloh
Rated 10 Apr 2009
81
96th
ger; (das original)
Rated 10 Apr 2009
kadikoykadikoy
Rated 08 Jul 2020
75
83rd
Ben-Hur Oscarları alınca, film şirketleri tarihi filmlere yöneldiler. Spartacus, tarihi filmler içinde teknik açıdan iyi, fakat başyapıt değil. 3 saat süresi, Stanley Kubrick'in ağır oyunculukları, senaryodaki kısırlık göze batanlar. Fakat iyi yönlerine bakarsak, ilgi çekici konusu, harika sinematografi, Kubrick'in toplum göndermeleriyle başyapıt. Gladyatör eğitimi ile başlayan film, Roma'nın fetih faciasıyla bitiyor. Bir bakış attın. Kalbimi yaktın
Rated 08 Jul 2020
nathanbatesNathanBates
Rated 09 Jul 2017
60
35th
It's a good film, and certainly its epic scope makes it a candidate for "one of the greatest" lists, but there's something sterile about it. Most of the other actors -- Ustinov, Laughton, Olivier -- seem to out-perform Douglas consistently. (I watched this about a decade ago, and other than the "I am Spartacus" scene, remembered no other parts.)
Rated 09 Jul 2017
larsthorwaldLarsThorwald
Rated 26 Jun 2009
95
94th
Great Epic old film!
Rated 26 Jun 2009
bishopmlbishopml
Rated 02 Jul 2009
85
55th
One of Stanley Kubricks epics was very well received by most, but also is very unknown to most collectors that this is a Stanley Kubrick movie. Maybe due to it being not as moody or odd. Just a simple tale of a gladiator searching for freedom during the times of Ancient Rome. No weirdness no foreboding. A very long film, but a masterpiece nevertheless. It shows us that Stanley Kubrick was truly capable of making any kind of movie.
Rated 02 Jul 2009
pepsi_manPepsi-Man
Rated 21 Jul 2009
3
74th
The writing can be formulaic at times, but the direction and performances are quite good.
Rated 21 Jul 2009
okkervilOkkervil
Rated 01 Aug 2009
75
76th
An epic, with some good almost Golden Era type performances. Kubrick's photography is sensational, even if some of the make-up and set pieces now seem quite dated. There are pacing issues also; "Spartacus" doesn't flow as well as "Lawrence of Arabia" or "Ben-Hur" for example. Even so still generally a joy to watch.
Rated 01 Aug 2009
dclyde09dclyde09
Rated 18 Aug 2009
90
66th
Pop quiz, hotshot: Who wins in a deathmatch: Kirk Douglas or Russel Crowe?
Rated 18 Aug 2009
napolenbradynapolenbrady
Rated 14 Mar 2019
95
94th
95.00
Rated 14 Mar 2019
larsvontrierLarsVonTrier
Rated 02 Feb 2021
2
31st
Hollywood involvement can ruin everything. Even Kubrick.
Rated 02 Feb 2021
darkmandarkman
Rated 21 Oct 2009
84
91st
Not historically accurate, but one of the better movies playing in ancient times.
Rated 21 Oct 2009
helfen419helfen419
Rated 09 Nov 2009
95
96th
Epic
Rated 09 Nov 2009
billkerwinbillkerwin
Rated 22 Dec 2009
96
96th
A rare epic that is intelligent, focused and inspiring.
Rated 22 Dec 2009
luordluord
Rated 06 Apr 2023
71
72nd
Undoubtedly epic, grandiose, larger than life, etcetera. Holy cow is it slow.
Rated 06 Apr 2023
ceekay19Ceekay19
Rated 25 Oct 2018
60
26th
Spartacus: "When a free man dies, he loses the pleasure of life. A slave loses his pain. Death is the only freedom a slave knows. That's why he's not afraid of it."
Rated 25 Oct 2018
backwardsuitbackwardsuit
Rated 03 Mar 2015
78
75th
Good movie but not Kubrick's movie.
Rated 03 Mar 2015
natebarriosnatebarrios
Rated 25 Mar 2013
80
86th
Kubrick directs a melodramatic historical epic, and it's tight. And so is that score.
Rated 25 Mar 2013
nandorizzinandorizzi
Rated 01 Apr 2010
85
88th
An excellent epic, I like that part of the history of Rome. But it's Kubrick's film, which seems less a movie of it.
Rated 01 Apr 2010
ytadelYtadel
Rated 15 Aug 2010
7
84th
Not the Stan-man's best, but what it has going for it is its truly epic scope, sweeping cinematography, cast of thousands, and overall grandeur. It's a shame i couldn't have seen it on the big screen. Held back a little by some obvious sets and the bombastic score and love story occasionally dipping into cheesiness.
Rated 15 Aug 2010
redactedredacted
Rated 19 Sep 2010
73
54th
Quite an iconoclastic film with plenty of scenes in which the imagery comes out swinging. Some interesting political wrangling and plotting breaks the monotony of life on the road with 70,000 slaves. Ustinov did have an entertaining role, with a well written personality and he made the most of it, netting himself an Oscar in the process. Occasionally odd dialogue, somewhat dated, fine use of the films score however. I always enjoy an overture in cinema.
Rated 19 Sep 2010
hellboy76hellboy76
Rated 21 Sep 2010
74
90th
It's dated and overlong but it's still an excellent epic for the times, love that downer ending.
Rated 21 Sep 2010
manwhonosemanwhonose
Rated 21 Nov 2021
95
82nd
The film is full of fantastic character actors who — it's obvious — are having a whale of a time with a great script and acting their socks off. As a result, this epic engrosses your mind as well as your eyes and your emotions. It's pretty wonderful, actually.
Rated 21 Nov 2021
hsncrspywlhsncrspywl
Rated 10 Dec 2014
36
11th
Credit where credit is due - the first hour of the flick is certainly Kubrickian - look at that camera action during the slaves breaking out of the mess hall! But with that thrilling first hour gone, we are left with a lot of filler, a few rightfully iconic scenes, and a movie which just screams bog-standard, identikit Hollywood epic. Though I appreciate the political tones, around 75% of this is a total snoozer.
Rated 10 Dec 2014
nepetaNepeta
Rated 01 Jul 2014
60
28th
A strange film in Kubrick's oeuvre. It just feels so...undistinctive. Like it is another sword and sandals film straight out of the Hollywood production line. Spartacus is just plain pedestrian. It feels a bit bloated, a bit overblown, and at times is really rather hammy. Still it's an enjoyable romp, with some great fights (Douglas' debut gladiatorial fight was truly fantastic) and some nice humour, but I don't imagine I'll be watching it again.
Rated 01 Jul 2014
glmglm
Rated 25 Dec 2010
84
77th
83.750
Rated 25 Dec 2010
chr1sCHR1S
Rated 09 Mar 2011
73
66th
"No, I am Spartacus!"
Rated 09 Mar 2011
deskyetDeskyet
Rated 13 Mar 2011
84
63rd
Old school mojstrovina :)
Rated 13 Mar 2011
wetwillieswetwillies
Rated 18 Apr 2011
50
4th
There are a few scattered good moments and it finally gets going towards the end, but in a movie that's over 190 minutes, that's really not a good thing at all. I AM SPARTACUS!!
Rated 18 Apr 2011
doyler29doyler29
Rated 31 Oct 2021
70
42nd
The film itself is uneven. Douglas is fine in the lead role, but it's an awful, bland lead part that has no discernible character features beyond being nobly dull. Simmons seems miscast, but perhaps it's just that her part is even duller than Douglas'. The real meat in this film goes to the colourful supporting parts, and Charles Laughton, Laurence Olivier and Peter Ustinov basically run away with the film. It's a good solid film from a man who usually produced masterpieces.
Rated 31 Oct 2021
glm01glm01
Rated 01 Oct 2018
87
91st
87.33
Rated 01 Oct 2018
laura289Laura289
Rated 28 Aug 2014
100
72nd
Outstanding!
Rated 28 Aug 2014
psimpsim
Rated 07 Apr 2018
79
68th
A true epic on an impressive scale. Following Kirk Douglas (btw still alive at 101!) as slave-turned-rebel leader Spartacus is often exciting, and the Roman politics are well-integrated. By modern standards the film is probably a bit slow, and some of the characters lack depth, but it's definitely worth seeing, especially for Peter Ustinov's weaselly Batiatus.
Rated 07 Apr 2018
rufamRufam
Rated 16 Aug 2011
65
42nd
"Spartacus" is the only bland film Kubrick ever allowed himself to make -and yet, he couldn't summon enough courage to make it a boring one. It's old-fashioned and entertaining -bloated and corny, but undeniably compelling. Kubrick only briefly gets to expose his directorial brilliance, but during some subversive scenes, one can feel his rebellious spirit struggling to kick in. Ustinov and Laughton ensure that the film is never boring when they are on screen -Douglas and Simmons, not so much.
Rated 16 Aug 2011
overratedoverrated
Rated 11 Sep 2011
62
66th
Doesn't feel like a Kubrick film. The buildup to Spartacus' first fight is intense, but beyond that it's stale and very much of the era of swords and sandals. Gibson probably stole the speeches for Braveheart.
Rated 11 Sep 2011
barthalenBarthalen
Rated 05 Oct 2011
85
92nd
Despite a frighteningly long running time, Spartacus is epic old school entertainment through and through. If that sight of the marching roman forces coming up the hill for that final battle doesn't get your blood pumping you might be clinically dead. It's not very Kubrick-y, but that doesn't mean it ain't good viewin'.
Rated 05 Oct 2011
bofbof
Rated 16 Nov 2011
74
68th
It's fun to go back and watch Spartacus after seeing Rome and Caligula and Spartacus: Blood And Sand and I, Claudius and everything else that followed it. And discover that despite some Old Hollywood unfortunalities, the voice-over at the beginning, the self-congratulatory pre-Braveheart talk of FREEEDOOOOM etc, it still holds up damn well even if you can tell that Kubrick didn't have creative control.
Rated 16 Nov 2011
karlsonkarlson
Rated 04 Oct 2021
45
10th
Kirk Douglas stumbles through this bad-written role of Spartacus. The main theme is a distraction from the topicality that slavery and racism are still going strong in 1960; 'Crassus' tells us literally that slavery is something ancient that will remain for thousands of years. The second theme is that being a rock-shoving slave for life doesn't stand in the way of being an educated, well-read, talented, lovable leader - this movie is in it's core a blatant, pukening commercial for libertarism.
Rated 04 Oct 2021
peyrinpeyrin
Rated 20 Aug 2018
70
56th
In which Kubrick proves he can make a blockbuster epic like the rest of them, complete with cheesy romance side plot and unnecessarily complicated political rivalries.
Rated 20 Aug 2018
mrarnmrarn
Rated 29 Jul 2014
92
99th
It's amazing to think that Spartacus was made before cgi. The movie is epic in scale and scenery with battles that make the big screen come alive. This is one of my favorite films.
Rated 29 Jul 2014
hssnozdagghssnozdagg
Rated 24 May 2021
45
16th
Kubrick must have been threatened to film this.
Rated 24 May 2021
myfavchordsmyfavchords
Rated 22 Dec 2011
78
71st
Although Kubrick didn't have his usual control when he made this film it is still a good movie. Kirk Douglas gives an all out performance.
Rated 22 Dec 2011
luna6ixLuna6ix
Rated 01 May 2012
77
62nd
this one has got a tremendous amount of greatness in it, fantastic story, great direction, good acting, and awesome fights. the sole reason i did not score it higher is that it's three hours long, had there been about an hour trimmed off of this thing it would have been amazing.
Rated 01 May 2012
nearphotisonNearphotison
Rated 04 May 2012
91
94th
Kubrick is capable of better, but this film is still far superior to most in its class. Douglas turns out a good performance, and the story is told in an appropriate, sweeping, epic fashion. Beautifully shot with a tremendous score.
Rated 04 May 2012
mattorama12mattorama12
Rated 21 May 2012
73
71st
Nothing I can really say other than "epic"
Rated 21 May 2012

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