The differences from the classic film are obvious. More blood and gore and cheap thrills, poorer actors. Yet the first half of the story is very promising, the tension building at the start of the slave revolt.
Part two falls apart though. Predictable by the number battle scenes. And for yts drama, there is no one equivalent to the classic performances by Laurence Olivier, Peter Ustinov, and even Kirk Douglas's sometimes ham handed speeches.
Worst of all is changing the ending. Having Spartacus killed in battle and then showing Crassus, played by an over the top poor actor, moping and shown even having nightmares. It's laughable.
Part two falls apart though. Predictable by the number battle scenes. And for yts drama, there is no one equivalent to the classic performances by Laurence Olivier, Peter Ustinov, and even Kirk Douglas's sometimes ham handed speeches.
Worst of all is changing the ending. Having Spartacus killed in battle and then showing Crassus, played by an over the top poor actor, moping and shown even having nightmares. It's laughable.