Rome; A splendid show
I am a die hard fan of period movies and historical drama. There is such a dearth of historical dramas on the television but this series ROME fascinated me completely. It is one thing to read history and another to watch it come alive. The sets were authentic looking and character portrayal much better than ever before. The millions they spent on creating those mammoth sets were money well spent. Do you know that Rome is one of the most expensive historical serials ever made?
It has been criticized for not sticking to the facts. But then it is not a text book. One can always consult text books for that. The serial’s strong point was the sensitive depiction of the characters and the working of their minds set this epic drama apart from any other historical serial. One get transported to the ancient Rome while watching it. Especially the episode showing the death of Julius Caesar was very impressive. The politics surrounding the power has remained same over the centuries; I mean, the ruthlessness with which political aspirants disposed off their rivals is still the same. It’s a classic to which one can return again and again.
There has been a buzz about its being made into a film. But nothing has come of it so far. Lots of fans like me would love to have another go at it I am sure. I wonder why there is no third season of this show. Any idea???
Reviews | admin, August 23, 2008 12:12 am
