Spartacus War of the Damned Enemies of Rome Review. Spartacus: War of the Damned: Season 3, Episode 1: Enemies of Rome started out the third and finale season of the series on solid footing.
The victory sex scene between Saxa (Ellen Hollman) and Gannicus (Dustin Clare) was a visual event but lacked any meaning or substance. It certainly didn’t have the flare to it that the John Hannah, Lucy Lawless, and Jaime Murray scene had in Spartacus: Gods of the Arena: Season 1, Episode 3: Paterfamilias.
Spartacus (Liam McIntyre)’ camp was humungous, so large in fact that some camp members had never seen him. He had grown from last season into a larger than life figure in the eyes of many former slaves.
Spartacus was not perfect. He was blind to many things, even when he was told them to his face. He had no plan for if and when he defeated the Roman empire. He had no plan for what government would take its place. He had no plan for how the bureaucracy would remain in place, how the poor of Rome would be fed, clothed, etc. He only saw what was in front of him.
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The victory sex scene between Saxa (Ellen Hollman) and Gannicus (Dustin Clare) was a visual event but lacked any meaning or substance. It certainly didn’t have the flare to it that the John Hannah, Lucy Lawless, and Jaime Murray scene had in Spartacus: Gods of the Arena: Season 1, Episode 3: Paterfamilias.
Spartacus (Liam McIntyre)’ camp was humungous, so large in fact that some camp members had never seen him. He had grown from last season into a larger than life figure in the eyes of many former slaves.
Spartacus was not perfect. He was blind to many things, even when he was told them to his face. He had no plan for if and when he defeated the Roman empire. He had no plan for what government would take its place. He had no plan for how the bureaucracy would remain in place, how the poor of Rome would be fed, clothed, etc. He only saw what was in front of him.
Source: Full Review @ film-book.com
This episode really showed the flaws of the entire series. Like the review says, the episode has flash but lacks substance.
ReplyDeleteNot in the first season it didn't... I will agree that after the first year things got a little mucky in terms of how "deep" the show really was, but I still think it is a much more serious show than just naked bodies, gratuitous sex and blood.
ReplyDeleteI really love this show..........I adore Crixus (hope I spelled that right) I miss Onemyus and Batiatus and Lucretia.....but we must move forward. Gannicus is annoying..........at one point I thought I was watching an 8o's metal band with Gannicus as the lead singer. My complaints.........where do the women shave their legs, buy makeup, eyeliner and mascara???? Is there a roman salon somewhere.Also Gannicus has highlights in his hair?? Also the teeth are all too perfect. Do they brush them? I mean a little realism please. I do applaud that fact that when there are nudity scenes the girls are natural uptop and do not have implants...bravo for that. Okay enough of my complaints. Otherwise I enjoy the show. I am sad that this end is near. That new Roman Crassius? whatever he is a rather formidable opponent. He already showed his smarts with learning to fight like a slave from a slave whom he also respected.I look forward to watching the rest of the series finale.
ReplyDeleteYes, I didn't mean to say that the first season lacked substance, because believe me I love the hell out of the first season. But I think when Liam McIntyre came onto the show, it sort of went to being more about action. Still a great show, the newest episode rocked
ReplyDeleteWell lets be honest here for a second. It was a crappy ass situation all around what happened with Andy and the show. And truthfully, I honestly I think Liam has done a great job in filling a VERY BIG pair of shoes.
ReplyDeleteBut I will agree he does lack the gravitas Andy brought to the character with his performance, and I think the way the story developed and the writing haven't really allowed the show to maintain the original level of substance the show had.
Sorry for the late reply but I just have to say that it's unfair to compare the two because they are in two completely different shows I think. Andy was way more dramatic and had gravitas, let's say like Nolan's Batman Saga. Liam on the other hand has fun with it and truly enjoys just getting into action of it all, like Whedon's Avengers
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