Customer Reviews

Spartacus: Blood and Sand - The Complete First Season [Blu-ray]

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Watched the whole series and was addicted from the first episode. Absolutely check this out if you are into movies like 300 or Ninja Assassin!

Hopefully there is a second season, the cast and storyline is AMAZING!

Visually spectacular, incredibly sensual and you fall after the first four episodes (used to set up the story and introduce the characters) the show takes off.

Despite all of that - Andy Whitfield makes this show. He was one of a kind.

Rest in Peace, Andy. I hope the second season does you justice.

As I read an awful lot about the Roman era, I can tell you this serie is quite authentic (not you hollywood type of invention). It's very well made and the plot is really interesting. I would not advise it for the younger crowds as there is a lot of blood and violence - it's very realistic.

I would recommend to anyone who, like me, is really interested in the roman era. You may have to turn on the sub-titles as their English often is somewhat older but that's also a charm after a while and it reproduces the ambiance of that time.

Excellent blue ray quality and fast service from Amazon.
I have already Spartacus 2 and has great same quality.
Historically it is not correct but it is entertaining.

I have thoroughly enjoyed watching this series. It has a "300" signature, and the plots, characters and pace of the show keeps you hooked. There is a load of graphic violence and nudity, so it is not for the faint of heart (I cannot recall seeing so much of both in ANY TV shows or movies), so beware if this is something that could potentially offend you. It is often gratuitous, but so is the whole show, and this will create a big gap between those who loved or hated the show. There is no in-between in this case.

I have found the characters to be very compelling, especially Andy Whitfield that gives an amazing, magnetic performance, in the likes of Russell Crowe in "Gladiator". His presence is strong and it is incredibly sad to have lost such a promising, talented actor. It is worth watching just to see this.

We all know the story of Spartacus and some of us had an other vision of that story based on the Hollywood movie. But this time, we have a teleserie. I would say I was rather pleased by the story and action sequences. But something was missing and it was among all the time period reconstruction. Often the overview of Capua didn't look realistic. A certain touch of autheticity would have been better. So, it was a really good product with some less important flaws. I recommand it. I hope the next season will have Rome (the series) quality set.

stunning drama with a certain sexiness. it was a great production!! a great TV moment!!

For those who say its a cross between Gladiator and 300 - they're absolutely right. I have to admit, after watching the first episode I thought I was going to be disappointed, but the first one was the weakest by far. After that, it just got better and better. Graphic yes, violent? obviously, but so well done and the casting was excellent. John Hannah and Lucy Lawless were superb. (All best wishes to Andy Whitfield for a speedy recovery).

This series is really well done. Its explicit though - with nudity. It is hard to follow sometimes, especially if you've missed an episode - so watch from the beginning. 2 thumbs up.

First off, the special effects are far from top notch.

Well, that's all for the bad points. Spartacus has a high dose of Adrenaline ready for you with great fighting scenes, steamy-hot love scenes and an awesome storyline.

I would compare it to Rome, although while Rome centers on the main families and characters of the Republic through lesser characters, Spartacus is a tale of gladiators, of slaves.

A stunning series, I've already ordered Gods of the Arena.