Quo Vadis
by Mervyn LeRoy
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Actor: Deborah Kerr, Leo Genn, Patricia Laffan, Peter Ustinov, Robert TaylorDirector: Mervyn LeRoy
DVD: Region Code 0
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Subtitled); Korean (Subtitled); English (Original Language)
Format: Color, Full Screen, Import, Mono, NTSC
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 171 minutes
Studio: MGM
DVD Reviews of Quo Vadis
DVD Review: poorly set up
Summary: 2 Stars
This edition is very badly set up. The scene index is uselss, and the whole thing is badly done. The VHS of this was great. The story lines are good and the acting is very good. The Amphitheater scenes are very moving. If you can get another copy that is not this one, it would be worth it to see this classic filmDVD Review: Nero Burns Rome!
Summary: 5 Stars
The '50 was the "Sword & Sandal Movies" decade. Uncountable films of the genre were released.
The most notable were: "The Ten Commandments" (1956) and "The Robe" (1958). Also in a very good supporting second line "The Egyptian" (1954), "Land of Pharaohs" (1955) and "Helen of Troy" (1956).
"Quo Vadis?" (1951) was in the middle, arguably not as good as the two first but better than the others.
The story starts with the return of victorious General Marcus Vinicius to Rome, where he is received by his uncle Petronius, a very important Counselor at Nero's court.
Marcus is suddenly enamored of Lygia, a Christian slave at his uncle's service.
Lygia due to her beliefs reject the attractive General who tries to forget her in Nero's orgiastic nights, but to no avail.
Nero in his folly starts a sanguinary Christian persecution, after blaming them of burning Rome. Lygia and her faithful bodyguard Ursus are captured and thrown into dungeon to await their martyrdom.
Marcus Vinicius try to rescue them against all odds.
The movie shows Christian personalities as St. Peter and St. Paul and life in the catacombs.
The main characters were given to Robert Taylor as Marcus Vinicius and Deborah Kerr as Lygia whom performed in standard mode. Leo Genn as Petronius is a step above them, but the real outstanding performance was done by Peter Ustinov as the Emperor.
This kind of acting was Peter's specialty, similar good performing may be seen in "The Egyptian" and "Spartacus".
Buddy Baer as a precursor of Stallone and Schwarzenegger was great in his fight against the bull at the Circus.
The movie was credited with seven Oscar Nominations yet won no one! Significantly Ustinov and Genn were candidates for Best Actor in Supportive role.
Musical score authored by Budapest born Miklos Rozsa was also nominated for an Oscar.
It is a very entertaining "Sword and Sandal", if you like this kind of movies do not miss this one!
Reviewed by Max Yofre.
DVD Review: Magnificence
Summary: 5 Stars
This film is a statemen of magnificence, the pomp, the casting, the marvelous acting, and the gracefully written script, all bear witness to the creativity of mid 20th century Hollywood. This movie is simply delightful, the viewer should be prepeared for depth of dialogue, spectacle, lengthiness, and creative character interaction. This film is highly thought provoking, and therefore not light fair. DVD Review: THE J. LUNDBERG REVIEW IS BULL!
Summary: 4 Stars
J.LUNBERG IS FULL OF SH*&^(#@*! HIS REVIEW IS BULL! THIS IS A VERY GOOD AND TOUCHING MOVIE.DVD Review: Restored DVD On The Way
Summary: 5 Stars
I too have been waiting a long time for a restored DVD of this classic and inspiring film. The wait is finally over and expect a fully restored Ultra-Resolution DVD set 4th Qtr 2008. The reason for the delay has been the poor quality of the source film that has required extensive work.
Description of Quo Vadis
Editorial Reviews - "Welcome to Nero's House of Women" greets a concubine to a slave girl, Lygia (Deborah Kerr). Later this self-same greeter reveals that she, too, like Lygia, is really a fellow Christian neophyte. And it's that mixture of tawdry Hollywood sex and a strong Christian message that makes this film an enjoyable "gentiles and gladiators" flick. Marcus Vinicius returns home after conquering the Britons to find that Rome is infected with a crazy new sect called Christians and that his beloved emperor Nero (Peter Ustinov, roly-poly and wicked) has become increasingly wacky. Marcus tries his centurion wiles on Lygia, and she's smitten, but she's also a Christian convert and begs Marcus not to force her to choose between him and her god. The Christians have a tough go of it, with martyrdom in the Coliseum as punishment for belonging to the new religion in town. Though three hours long, director Mervyn LeRoy's film always has something going on. It could help you enjoyably kill any rainy Sunday afternoon. --Keith Simanton [refers to the VHS edition] ++++ This officially licensed release from South Korea is in ENGLISH with optional (removable) English and Korean subtitles.General DVDs
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