The Red Serpent

I, like many people, was very much looking forward to this mini series..the trailer had huge potential, and after films like 300 and Gladiator, you would think that the creators would have much to work with. But, unfortunately, the result was incredibly lame..and here's why: acting - sub par at best..lines were presented half ass and didn't show emotion that is necessary for an epic of this scale.

action scenes - amateurishly shot. now here is where 300 comes in..because anyone could tell that they took what was made in that movie and threw it into this one..but with terrible results..i have never seen a more obvious studio room setting since the old horror movies from the 1920s. im sorry, but slow motion every half a second and CGI blood slatters do not a good story make.

thats really all there was to it..action and acting..for those into costumes and the like, there is much to enjoy looking at. but other than that..a huge disappointment of a first episode..and i can only speculate that the coming episodes will be just as lame. the hour i watched was like watching every scene from 300 thrown into a smaller time limit, with worse acting and worse direction. oh..and there is plenty of sex. shot exactly like the scene in 300. jeez..this is pretty much the poor mans 300. enough ranting for me, but cmon people, be more creative than that.

I doubt Stanley Kubrick or Kirk Douglas would be losing sleep over this.

The first episode is a cross between 300, Gladiator and Rome.

Spartacus and his villagers joins the Roman to kill the barbarians that periodically attack them. After being betrayed by the Romans, he finds himself taken to a gladiatorial stadium to do battle.

After seeing his fellow villagers being slayed by more powerful warriors, it is his turn enter the arena.

The first episode is told in flashbacks to establish the character of Spartacus and his beef with the Romans.

The Executive Producer is Sam Raimi. This is Hercules and Xena with swearing, strong violence and CGI with claims to serious storytelling. It is still campy as hell.

There is also a lot of nudity but it is all done for genuine artistic purposes (honestly!)

It only comes on its own with the violence in the gladiatorial arena so the fake CGI blood can flow freely.

"Spartacus: Blood and Sand" S1 E1 explodes onto the screen with a visceral and captivating introduction to the legendary Thracian warrior. This premiere episode sets the stage for a brutal and thrilling saga, filled with intense action, political intrigue, and complex characters.

The episode wastes no time in establishing the harsh realities of the Roman world, as we witness Spartacus (Andy Whitfield) ripped from his homeland and forced into slavery. The gladiatorial arena becomes a crucible of violence and survival, where Spartacus must learn to fight for his life and his freedom.

The action sequences are brutal and stylized, showcasing the raw power and skill of the gladiators. The episode's visual style is bold and distinctive, with its use of slow-motion and graphic imagery creating a visceral and unforgettable experience.

Beyond the bloodshed, the episode also delves into the complex relationships and power dynamics within the ludus, the gladiatorial training school. The characters are richly drawn, with John Hannah's portrayal of Batiatus, the cunning lanista, being particularly memorable.

The episode's ending leaves you wanting more, with a cliffhanger that sets the stage for Spartacus's rise to rebellion and his quest for vengeance. "Spartacus" S1 E1 is a bold and captivating introduction to a legendary story, offering a thrilling blend of action, drama, and historical intrigue.

There are two sides to this mini series. I just watched the first 3 episodes and there is one thing that I really like and one thing that I really love about this.

The graphics are terribly bad, they should have really put more time into certain things (e.g. the blood, the panoramic views) However I love Roman stories and this story is kind of fun so that's why I decided to view the other episodes too.

So if you don't mind that the graphics aren't that good and you like ancient Roman stories (it reminds me of the TV series Rome), then this is a cool series to watch!

Yes, very nice film is no problem the film is very good