The treacherous Batiatus (John Hannah) plots to vanquish his father Gannicus (Dustin Claire and seize The House of Batiatus in this release of the epic mini-series preceding Spartacus: Blood and Sand.
Sweat, bulging muscles, men, girls, men vs men, men staring at men, men staring at women, bad guys, good guys, men vs women, women vs women, women vs men, men vs animals, guys loving gals, guys loving guys, gals loving gals, bulging bulges, poking and proding by various and asundry instruments, uniforms, shiny objects, great sets... interiors, exteriors, and other soft things that come in sets, did I mention men and women in no or few clothes? Sharp pointed objects, dull blunt objects, loud music, grunts, severed heads, and action galore. Did I mention decadent sweaty tatted men? Who needs dialog when you have all that? Who could ask for more in one series? I must admit I missed the male lead in the original series (may he rest in peace bless his soul) but the new guy did a bang up job. Great series.
Sorry to say I almost fell asleep. My wife bought this and tried to get the family to stay awake throughout but it seems as though everyone had somewhere to go all of a sudden. My wife liked it.
What's not so great: I wish I had the money these Hollywood types waste on film scripts!