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This series is just wonderful. Brian Blessed (Augustus Ceasar) is Always a pleasure to watch, and in this he shines. This series is an intense, dramatic-closeup view at the line of Roman Emporer's family and political lives from Augustus down to Nero; very interesting. If you like that sort of thing, like I do, BUY IT!
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Aside from a few very minor audio problems, the DVDs were of excellent quality. After 30 years the program lives up to its reputation as one of the finest miniseries ever televised. It puts HBO's "Rome" to shame. The acting was superb. Derek Jacobi as Claudius, a young John Hurt as Caligula, Brian Blessed (Augustus), Sian Phillips (Livia), and all the rest are outstanding. Not a lemon in the bunch. Derek Jacobi's performance was astonishing when you compare it to Charles Laughton's portrayal of Claudius in the unfinished Alex Korda 1937 screen adaptation of "I, Claudius". He actually makes Laughton look like an amature. A word to the wise for your young ones. It lives up to its billing as portraying "ruthless ambition, debauchery (nudity and sex), and murderous intrigue".
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Although over 30 years old, this portrayal of Ancient Rome belongs in every video library.
The acting, casting and creative liberty are all superb.
No Hollywood effects, yet one feels as though one is present, watching the lives of generations pass thru the years.
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I remember watching it in the 70's. It is as good now as it was then. Wonderful acting, great plot, and fascinating history. Even my teenager loves it.
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This is a delightful series. Good history, humor, drama. We stayed up way too late for three nights because we wanted to watch it. My husband had the series that he had taped from TV years ago, and he always wanted to get it on DVD, so I ordered it for our anniversary. He was thrilled to get it, and it's become one of my favorites, too.
As always, Amazon's service was perfect.
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