![]() ![]() ![]() We're definitely not in HBO Rome quality of dialogue. Some of the lines are downright embarrassing. The basic plot should be simple and effective but unfortunately, the script in this particular episode was really weak. The story of Spartacus, the movie Gladiator are obvious influences here, along with some nods again to 300. Unfortunately, none of it is as well done as 300 but if you loved that stuff in the movie, you may enjoy the visuals here. ![]() Model-like actors, slow-motions, surrealistic bluescreen backgrounds for landscape shots, color correction, etc. Everything you've seen in 300 is there in theory, though. The fact it's a television show probably also limited time and money compared to a movie experience. A direction that mimics 300 as closely as possible stylistically, without really understanding what Zach Snyder was doing or why. Visually, this is very much what was seen in the previews. It's pretty early for a pronouncement on the whole series but this episode was pretty much as advertised. The new Spartacus television series is already polarizing opinions, many thinking it is either genius or garbage. ![]()
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