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This is easily one of the best shows that has been on TV. It's a dramatic, politico-intrigue thriller, and it's pretty accurate to the broader strokes of history (by TV/film period drama standards) -- perhaps though I don't expect the same level of exacting adherence to historical fact as the previous reviewer who complained that Cicero wasn't actually in Rome during an important vote. The acting is superb and the cinematography lives up to the high standards set by other HBO shows.
All the reviewers who gave this box set a low rating for its price: you are not helpful -- The price fluctuates, but the product doesn't change. I agree with what you are saying that it is stupid how these WERE priced more as a boxset than individually, but you should add your comment about the price to the end of your post as a footnote -- and you shouldn't incorporate it into your rating of the ROME series (maybe minus one star if you feel it's a huge ripoff, but make that clear). Any semi-conscious consumer knows $180 is a rip-off, to say nothing of the fact that we all have different price points. All of you are being so unhelpful while being self-righteous/whiny it is ridiculous.
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Pay no attention to the idiots who one-starring the deal. They complain that Amazon is claiming the original price is $180, when the discs sell separately for $50, but they're not taking into account that the $50 is Amazon's discounted price, not the original suggested retail price. the HBO store sells each season for $100 each.
These idiots are mad because Amazon is undercutting THEIR OWN discounted prices!
It's a good deal. Buy it.
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The first season was riveting, second season not quite as intense but still great. The acting was terrific, and the characters were colorful. I wish HBO would make a third season.
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The first 2 disks (not seasons) were interesting, but the characters blend into eachother...and even knowing quite a bit more about Roman history than the average joe...the mistakes were just awful. Modern habits, slang, and even 'too-perfect' costumes made me cringe at every scene.
All this aside, the storyline was VERY hard to follow. One episode isnt much different than the rest. One big drama episode with zero continuity. I had mistakenly watched all the episodes on disk 1, then started disk 3. I didnt really miss much when I went back for all of disk 2!
I was really looking forward to this series, but I just can't get into it any more. Its as inaccurate as the "1980's Cafe" in Back to the Future.
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Brilliant series that is hard to believe was made for TV, even if it is HBO. Top notch production featuring excellent writing, performances, cinematography, action etc. The gold box special at 60 bucks for both seasons 1 and 2, is a steal considering other sites are selling this set in excess of twice that. Lots of worthwhile extras. And to all those fans complaining about the initial high price.., Blame HBO for overpricing their stuff, not Amazon.com. Grab this set before the price goes back up.
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