Movies and TV Spartacus: Blood and Sand - Page 21

Pasta Little Brioni · 04-02-2012, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by vailpass

Lucy Lawless is/was nails. For me the season got a little better in the second half. Glabber was portrayed really well, loved the marriage reunion of the two "monsters". I enjoyed the storyline though for me it was the weakest of the three seasons by a pretty good margin. The chick slaying Ashur was ridiculous.

I cringed watching that. In a this is reeruned way.

Jawshco · 04-02-2012, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by vailpass

Lucy Lawless is/was nails. For me the season got a little better in the second half. Glabber was portrayed really well, loved the marriage reunion of the two "monsters". I enjoyed the storyline though for me it was the weakest of the three seasons by a pretty good margin. The chick slaying Ashur was ridiculous.

I liked this season better than Gods of the Arena. I think there were a few episodes that were really good- like the destruction of the Arena, and few that were poor, but overall I think it will be one of the most memorable.

Nivea facing Ashur was good because, since she's not noted in history- I really wasn't sure how it would end. Crixus doesn't die in this battle, so if he was fighting Ashur there would be no tension. Plus, it really fit as good way to end the internal conflict she's been facing.

MMXcalibur · 04-10-2012, 12:47 AM

Just finished watching a marathon of Spartacus, and wow....standing ovation here. What a series (with more to come!)

Lucy Lawless' character was perfectly done and the ending had me on pins and needles not necessarily due to the Spartacus/Glaber duel, but rather the Lucretia/Illythia climax. The speech of bringing a child to Quintus right before plunging off the cliff backwards....amazing stuff.

As stated previously though, the whole Ashur/Nivea duel was painful to watch. I was secretly hoping that Ashur would simply plunge a sword in Nivea or toss her off the cliff, if only to ensure that he didn't go out the sappy way he did. It would have made him a more memorable and hated villain, in my opinion.

Silock · 04-11-2012, 12:53 AM

I'm still bummed about losing Mira. ****.

**Buehler445** · 04-11-2012, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Silock

I'm still bummed about losing Mira. ****.

This. Uncool. But it fit.

**Tribal Warfare** · 01-25-2013, 11:09 PM

A season premiere without an orgy in the show is like salt being absent in the sea.

demonhero · 01-26-2013, 04:36 PM

Watched this seasons first episode. The blood was great (lots of it), but the ghey shit right after the hetero sex was sick imo.

Silock · 01-27-2013, 06:00 PM

Lots of Romans had homosexual relationships. I don't know why you'd be surprised by the gay stuff, considering it's been in there since the first season.

The blood is way over the top this season. Distracting and annoying instead of good stylistic choice (not that it was ever really THAT great to begin with).

Story was meh. Glad they're getting to Crassus.

**Buehler445** · 01-27-2013, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Silock

Lots of Romans had homosexual relationships. I don't know why you'd be surprised by the gay stuff, considering it's been in there since the first season.

The blood is way over the top this season. Distracting and annoying instead of good stylistic choice (not that it was ever really THAT great to begin with).

Story was meh. Glad they're getting to Crassus.

I was trying to determine if I was underwhelmed or if it has an unreasonable standard to be held to.

That being said, it is pretty damn hard to keep other things going in addition to total ****ing war. I think it is sound to focus singularly on the war aspect because it is such a major piece of the puzzle. It is just a dissent from previous seasons.

I noticed the blood was a little overdone also, but I imagine it and the tits are selling a huge portion of the viewership, so I don't anticipate that going away.

I'm going to get to the end strictly because the first season was good enough to watch it through. Sucks that Andy couldn't be around for it though. He was a better fit than the new guy.

**Buehler445** · 01-27-2013, 11:34 PM

Oh. And I'm disappointed I haven't heard one "JUPITERS COCK" yet. That makes me

every time.

**Tribal Warfare** · 03-22-2013, 08:51 PM

Caesar, tonight you GONNA GET RAPED!!!!!!!!!

**Tribal Warfare** · 04-12-2013, 08:53 PM

End credits were cool with Andy shouting " I am SPARTACUS!!!!!!!!!"

Frazod · 04-12-2013, 10:03 PM

Great final episode - fitting end to the series. I too liked that they gave a shout out to all the principal cast members from previous season in the end credits, including Andy.

I will miss this show.

B14ckmon · 04-12-2013, 11:35 PM

About to watch the finale. Sucks so ****ing much that it's over.

B14ckmon · 04-13-2013, 01:04 AM

That finale was the greatest thing I have ever seen on television...

04-10-2012, 12:47 AM	#3
MMXcalibur Pessimistically optimistic. Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Denver, CO Casino cash: $2245086	Just finished watching a marathon of Spartacus, and wow....standing ovation here. What a series (with more to come!) Lucy Lawless' character was perfectly done and the ending had me on pins and needles not necessarily due to the Spartacus/Glaber duel, but rather the Lucretia/Illythia climax. The speech of bringing a child to Quintus right before plunging off the cliff backwards....amazing stuff. As stated previously though, the whole Ashur/Nivea duel was painful to watch. I was secretly hoping that Ashur would simply plunge a sword in Nivea or toss her off the cliff, if only to ensure that he didn't go out the sappy way he did. It would have made him a more memorable and hated villain, in my opinion.
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04-11-2012, 12:53 AM	#4
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01-25-2013, 11:09 PM	#6
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01-27-2013, 06:00 PM	#8
Silock MVP Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Overland Park Casino cash: $10020882	Lots of Romans had homosexual relationships. I don't know why you'd be surprised by the gay stuff, considering it's been in there since the first season. The blood is way over the top this season. Distracting and annoying instead of good stylistic choice (not that it was ever really THAT great to begin with). Story was meh. Glad they're getting to Crassus.
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04-12-2013, 10:03 PM	#13
Frazod WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS Join Date: Aug 2000 Casino cash: $2905085	Great final episode - fitting end to the series. I too liked that they gave a shout out to all the principal cast members from previous season in the end credits, including Andy. I will miss this show.
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04-12-2013, 11:35 PM	#14
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04-13-2013, 01:04 AM	#15
B14ckmon Jagwire Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Cedar Rapids, IA Casino cash: $10004900	That finale was the greatest thing I have ever seen on television... __________________ Luke Joeckel - Chiefs LT of the Future!
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