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Watch 300: Rise of an Empire (2014)

300: Rise of an Empire (2014) is the story of the General Themistokles who lead the Greek army against the invading Persian forces. Short review, basic movie info, trailer and full movie 300 Rise on an Empire online free.

Incredible fighting scenes and special effects. Those that liked 300 will like the rise of the empire as well. The level of acting is as expected.


Director: Noam Murro
Writers: Zack Snyder, Kurt Johnstad
Stars: Sullivan Stapleton, Eva Green, Lena Headey
Rating IMDB  6.4  Rottentomatoes 4.9



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Watch Ran (1985)

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This is the story of a warlord who abdicates from his throne in favor of his three sons. However, that complicates things and as a result war breakouts. Short review, basic movie info, trailer and full movie ran 1985 online free.


Ran (1985) is a film masterpiece directed by the cult director Akira Kurosawa. As with most of Kurosawa's films this one is also driven by the human pulse. All in all a breathtaking epic must see movie.







Director: Akira Kurosawa
Writers: Akira Kurosawa,  Hideo Oguni
Stars: Tatsuya Nakadai, Akira Terao, Jinpachi Nezu
Rating  IMDB 8.3   Rottentomatoes 8.8

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Immortals (2011)

Originally named Dawn of War, then War of the Gods, Immortals is loosely based on the ancient myths of Theseus and the Minotaur and the Titanomachy. Short review, basic movie info, trailer and full movie Immortals 2011 online free.

Before man, immortal gods waged wars against each other in Heaven. Evil King Hyperion and his Heraklion army are raging across the Earth looking for the Bow of Epirus with which he will be able to overthrow the Gods of Olympus and become sole ruler of the world. After Hyperion and his army destroyed his village, stonemason Theseus vow to revenge the death of his mother.





Director: Tarsem Singh
Writers: Charley Parlapanides, Vlas Parlapanides
Stars: Henry Cavill, Mickey Rourke, Freida Pinto and John Hurt

Ratings: IMDB 6.1  RottenTomatoes 5.0

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Excalibur (1981)

One of the best ecranisations of the legend of King Arthur, his Knights of the Round Table, his faithful advisor Merlin and the quest for the Holy Grail. Short review, basic movie info, trailer and full movie Excalibur 1981 online free.

During one of history's most obscure periods, King Uther Pendragon is handed the mythical sword Excalibur by the wizard Merlin. After securing an alliance with the Duke of Cornwall, Uther's lust for Cornwall's wife Igrayne violates the truce and both Uther and Cornwall are killed. Before his death, Uthers thrusts Excalibur into a rock and Merlin proclaims "he who draws the sword from the stone, he shall be king", taking with him Uther's newborn son by Igrayne, Arthur. Years later, during a jousting tournament for winning a chance to pull Excalibur from the stone, Arthur pulls Excalibur and Merlin announces that he is Uther's son and King.



Director: John Boorman
Writers: Thomas Malory (book), Rospo Pallenberg (screenplay) and John Boorman (screenplay)
Stars: Nigel Terry, Helen Mirren, Nicholas Clay, Gabriel Byrne, Liam Neeson and Patrick Stewart

Ratings: IMDB 7.4  RottenTomatoes 7.0

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El Cid (1961)

It's the epic story about the life of Castilian knight Don Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar, known as "El Cid", who fought against the Almoravides in 11th century. Short review, basic movie info, trailer and full movie El Cid 1961 online free.

While on his way to see his future bride, Doña Jimena, Don Rodrigo gets involved in a battle against a Moorish army. After the battle, Rodrigo releases two captured Emirs, for which he is accused for treason against the King by Jimena's father. Refusing to take back the challenge, he is killed by Rodrigo in a duel. Soon Rodrigo finds himself fighting two battles - one on the battlefield and one political.





Director: Anthony Mann
Writers: Fredric M. Frank (story), Philip Yordan (screenplay), Fredric M. Frank (screenplay) and Ben Barzman (screenplay)
Stars: Charlton Heston, Sophia Loren and Raf Vallone

Ratings: IMDB 7.2  RottenTomatoes 6.7

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The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc (1999)

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The good book says that "strange are the ways of god". But how strange was in the 15th Century when a girl says that she is choosen by God himself to lead an army to free their people. Short review, basic movie info, trailer and full movie The messenger: The story of Joan of Arc 1999 online free


Visually spectacular movie with massive fighting scenes. Jovovich as Joan of Arc brings a lot of energy to the movie. However, much more was expected from this movie considering that the famous Luc Besson is signed as the director. The truth is that at the end it doesn`t feel like the real deal.




Director: Luc Besson
Writers: Luc Besson, Andrew Birkin
Stars: Milla Jovovich, John Malkovich, Rab Affleck
Rating  IMDB 6.3   Rottentomatoes    4.5 

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Centurion (2010)

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A Roman legion is ambushed and almost destroyed by savages in a devastating attack. The remaining few soldiers go on a rescue mission to save the captured Roman general. Short review, basic movie info, trailer and full movie centurion 2010 online free


Centurion 2010 is a Roman ear British war/action movie. Romans being hunted after their legion was decimated in a devastating attack. It is a deadly cat and mouse chase all over the British countryside. All in all great action scenes and not to much surprises in the movie. Don`t expect nothing meaningful or a line to remember. 





Director: Neil Marshall
Writer: Neil Marshall
Stars: Michael Fassbender, Dominic, Olga Kurylenko 
Rating  IMDB  6.4    Rottentomatoes 5.5

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Coriolanus (2011)

This adaptation of Shakespeare's tragedy with the same name is the directorial debut of Ralph Fiennes. Short review, basic movie info, trailer and full movie Coriolanus online free.

Coriolanus is a great warrior and a hero of Rome. But his extreme disdain for people will provoke bloody riots and so he is banished from Rome. Full of bitterness and in attempt to have his revenge, he offers his allegiance to his sworn enemy, Tullus Aufidius.








Director: Ralph Fiennes
Writers: John Logan (screenplay), William Shakespeare (play)
Stars: Ralph Fiennes, Gerard Butler and Brian Cox


Ratings: IMDB 6.2  RottenTomatoes 7.4

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The Last Legion (2007)

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The Last legion 2007 is one of the best modern times made war/adventure movies. Short review, basic movies info, trailer and full movie the last legion 2007 online free.




The last legion (2007) tells the story about a young boy Caesar whose parents are killed and he is placed on the throne. However, with Germanic forces invading Rome he needs an army to keep him live and protect Rome. In order to do so he heads to Britain where he hopes to find a forgotten legion. It is a great movie with some of the leading British actors in it. 




Director: Doug Lefler
Writers: Jez Butterworth, Tom Butterworth 
Stars: Colin Firth, Ben Kingsley
Rating  IMDB 5.4   Rottentomatoes  5.0

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Spartacus (1960)

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Everybody knows who Spartacus is. However, only some have seen the Spartacus from the Kubrick movie played by Kirk Douglas. Short review, basic movie info, trailer and full movie spartacus 1960 online free.



Spartacus 1960 is one of the greatest epic classic movies ever made. The fact that it`s one of the most awarded movies all time says a lot about it as well as that is directed by one of the greatest directors of all time. Regardless that the movie is made more than 50 years ago it still remains popular and loved by fans all over the world. For many fans Kirk Douglas is the best and only Spartacus.




Director: Stanley Kubrick
Writers: Dalton Trumbo 
Stars: Kirk Douglas, Laurence Olivier, Jean Simmons
Rating  IMDB 8.0   Rottentomatoes 8.2


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Braveheart (1995)

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Braveheart is one of the few movies that everyone should watch at some point in life. Short review, basic movie info, trailer and full movie braveheart online free


Mel Gibson`s Braveheart is considered as one of the best epic movies ever made. 1995 movie of the year is a dramatization of the life of the Scottish patriot William Wallace. It is a masterpiece that won the hearts of every viewer and critic in the world.  

Director: Mel Gibson
Writer: Randall Wallace
Stars: Mel Gibson,  Patrick McGoohan, Sophie Marceau
Rating IMDB 8.4  Rottentomatoes 7.0


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Kingdom of Heaven (2005)

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Kingdom of Heaven is an epic historical movie inspired by the crusaders and the battle for the holly city - Jerusalem. Short review, trailer, basic movie info and full movie kingdom of heaven online.

This is probably the best epic/war/drama/action movie made by the great Ridley Scott. the movie is about a simple blacksmith found in the middle of a crusade campaign. Great, massive battle scenes, strong and charismatic characters, true romance and an ending that will blow you away is what you get with this great movie. An art piece recognized both by the critics as well as by the viewers.

Director: Ridley Scott
Writer: William Monahan
Stars: Orlando Bloom, Eva Green, Liam Neeson 
Rating   IMDB 7.1  Rottentomatoes 7.2


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The 13th Warrior (1999)

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Muslim emissary is captured by a group of Viking warriors. The Vikings take him with him on their mission to help a Nothern King in trouble. Short review, basic movie info, trailer and full movie the 13th warrior online.

Antonio Banderas is a Musslim schoolar from Baghdad sent on a diplomatic mission to the north. During his trip to the north he is captured by a group of Vikings who see in him the 13th warrior needed for their mission as told by their witch prophet. The Arab sees a world and traditions that he encounters for the first time. It is a completely new world much different than the one he is oust to. All in all a great adventure movie, with plenty of fighting scenes and well-built characters.




Director: John McTiernan
Writers: William Wisher Jr. (screenplay)
Stars: Antonio Banderas, Vladimir Kulich. Omar Sharif, Diane Venora
Rating  IMDB 6.4    Rottentomatoes 4.6



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King Arthur (2004)


The story of King Arthur and his knights of the round table is well-known across the world. However, this version has nothing to do with that story. According to the producers this version of King Arthur is the closest one to the historical truth. They say that this is the true story behind the legend of King Arthur. Even though their claims were/are disputed by some scholars it`s still an interesting movie worth watching.


Director: Antonie Fuqua
Writer: David Franzoni
Stars: Clive Owen, Keira Knightley , Stephen Dillane 
Rating     IMDB  6.3       Rottentomatoes  4.9







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300 (2006)

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The movie describes the last stand of 300 Spartans lead by their king Leonidas against the Persians at the Thermopylae, 480 BC.

Visually stunning movie, the actors good, how the story is told not so good. Not the deepest movie as one would expect, but a light action movie with great fighting scenes and few good lines.

Director: Zack Snyder
Writers: Zack Snyder, Kurt Johnstad
Stars: Gerard Butler, David Wenham, Lena Headey
Rating  IMDB 7.8      Rottentomates  6.1      Metacritic  7.0







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Troy (2004)

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The movie is based on Homer`s great epic, it follows the Trojan war, the events that lead to that, the events during the war and the end of the war.

The famous Wolfgang Petersen (Das Boot) is signed as the Director of this High Budget Hollywood Blockbuster. According to the Chicago Tribune the movie is "in league with Hollywood's top historical epics, ancient or otherwise".


Director: Wolfgang Petersen
Writers: David Benioff (screenplay), Homer (poem)
Stars: Brad Pitt, Orlando Bloom, Eric Bana
Rating IMDB 7.1   Rottentomatoes 6.0  Metacritic  6.6






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The Last of the Vikings (1961)

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Guntar and Herald are Vikings returning to Norway after 10 years. When they arrive they are surprised to find that their father was killed and their land taken by a new tyrant king.

The Last Of The Vikings is one of the first Viking movies ever made.

Director: Giacomo Gentilomo
Writers: Arpad DeRiso, Luigi Mondello,
Stars: Cameron Mitchell,  Isabelle Corey, Edmund Purdom
Rating  IMDB 4.7   Rottentomatoes  6.6







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Alexander the Great (1956)

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An epic movie about one of the most famous military commanders in history, Alexander the Great. It is a movie tells the story of the great king who conquered everything from his birth country Macedonia all the way to India.

An epic must see movie with the famous Richard Burton as Alexander and Robert Rossen behind the directors chair. The result of that collaboration is a spectacle which even in modern times remains highly popular.

Director: Robert Rossen
Writer: Robert Rossen
Stars: Richard Burton, Fredric March,Claire Bloom
Rating        IMDB 5.8




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