Rent Rome - Complete First Series for FREE

Start your 30 day FREE trial » Find out more

+70,000 other titles and counting

NO late fees or long term contracts - cancel anytime
FREE first class post for DVD, Blu-ray & Games rental
1000's of films to stream instantly to your PC, TV or PS3^TM at no extra cost

Rome - Complete First Series Reviews

2005

80
from 10,224 members

The year is 52 B.C. Four hundred years after the founding of the Republic, Rome is the wealthiest city in the world, a cosmopolitan metropolis of one million people, epicentre of a sprawling empire. The Republic was founded on principles of shared power and fierce personal competition, never allowing one man to seize absolute .. Read more

Starring	Kevin McKidd, Ray Stevenson, Polly Walker, Kenneth Cranham
Director	Michael Apted, Julian Farino, Allen Coulter
Genres	Television

Sign up Rome - Complete First Series DVD

Buy from Amazon.co.uk

Most helpful member's review of Rome - Complete First Series
View all members' reviews (131)
- - 53
  - 5
  Rome as it was
  
  Well what can i say? To start with, its quite accurate factually, Caesar was a complicated and yet very loyal man, hated by certain factions of the hierachy but... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 239621
- [Highly rated reviewer]
  - Martin Jenkins
  - Weston -super-mare, England
  - 02 May 2006 at 17:55
Most recent members' reviews of Rome - Complete First Series
View all members' reviews (131)
- - 0
  - 4
  Sadly disappointing!
  
  Was looking forward to an entertaining watch but was sadly disappointed! This is possibly one of the worst dvds I've ever rented. Wouldn't recommend or ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 1077537
- - a customer
  - 01 Jan 2012 at 20:35
- - 0
  - 0
  Series 1 Rome - Educational and Adult Roman Romp
  
  Great entertainment for grown-ups. Vorenus and Pullo take a large part of the plot demonstrating the lives of more ordinary folk than the complex upper echelons... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 1009097
- - MelissaMarabamma
  - 120 reviews
  - South Coast UK
  - 24 Jun 2011 at 09:28
- - 2
  - 0
  Rome, Rome, Roma - Great viewing!
  
  Having missed some of the episodes on TV I have been catcging up. What a superb series this is. It has great production values and the acting is beyond reproach... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 946548
- - a customer
  - Chester
  - 13 Dec 2010 at 12:16
- - 1
  - 0
  Rome at its best
  
  An excellent, yet gritty insight into the lives of the Roman people. This isn't the usual glossy, polished image of the Roman empire we are used to, it gets... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 935945
- - a customer
  - New
  - 31 Oct 2010 at 09:26
- - 1
  - 0
  Unmissable!
  
  This is an excellent production, great scenes, drama, and excellent cast. Not only in their ability, but also in looks!
  
  All round fantastic series, I... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 903569
- - a customer
  - England
  - 06 Jul 2010 at 14:12
- - 0
  - 0
  ROME series 1 + 2
  
  THIS REVIEW CONTAINS SPOILERS | Show review anywayHide
  
  Awesome! Exciting, moving and at times hilarious. High quality in every sense.
  
  ( I have one gripe. Its the way battles are portrayed. One instance is... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 859673
- - j0nnymac
  - 6 reviews
  - winchester
  - 09 Feb 2010 at 18:17
- - 0
  - 0
  Rome, I Salute You!
  
  They don't make 'em like that any more, so the saying goes. In the case of the Roman epic, just as well, as so many were so po-faced, stodgy and ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 857037
- - InspectorSands
  - 209 reviews
  - London
  - 03 Feb 2010 at 15:18
- - 0
  - 0
  Rome
  
  Kevin McKidd is a god - Can't wait until the next disc arrives
  
  Report this review
- 816405
- - Cysticsmog
  - 4 reviews
  - Bristol
  - 30 Sep 2009 at 22:10
- - 0
  - 0
  Rome - Complete First Series
  
  Best in its class - recommended
  
  Report this review
- 791974
- - a customer
  - Cambs
  - 31 Jul 2009 at 15:48
- - 0
  - 0
  Rome
  
  I found this series better than expected and would recomend you give it a go!
  
  Report this review
- 784372
- - MrBoo
  - 50 reviews
  - Quedgeley
  - 15 Jul 2009 at 15:27
View all members' reviews (131)

- - 53
  - 5
  Rome as it was
  
  Well what can i say? To start with, its quite accurate factually, Caesar was a complicated and yet very loyal man, hated by certain factions of the hierachy but... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 239621
- [Highly rated reviewer]
  - Martin Jenkins
  - Weston -super-mare, England
  - 02 May 2006 at 17:55
- - 27
  - 6
  a bit boring
  
  Complicated for french speaker...
  
  Report this review
- 484365
- - Clairette
  - 4 reviews
  - London
  - 12 Oct 2007 at 16:13
- - 22
  - 2
  Rome
  
  Rome is a story chronicling the ups and downs of two roman soldiers who are seconded to Julius Caesar's army prior to his ascendency to the throne.
  read more »
  
  Report this review
- 233445
- - David James
  - Walsall, West Midlands, England
  - 16 Apr 2006 at 16:46
- - 13
  - 2
  The best i've seen!
  
  Rome is the best television series i have ever seen. Whilst keeping to historical facts and being wonderfully enertaining this series takes you through the ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 273471
- - a customer
  - Preston
  - 09 Aug 2006 at 23:11
- - 10
  - 4
  Gratuitous Sex and Violence
  
  I don't rate this at all. The amount of sex and violence was off putting. It did look great but the script left a lot to be desired.
  
  Report this review
- 469344
- - Talkland
  - Eastbourne, England
  - 26 Aug 2007 at 13:53
- - 8
  - 0
  what an idiot!
  
  i cant believe the person above moaned that it was obscene - dont you understand what an 18 cert means?
  
  you should stick to watching U and PG if ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 372901
- - a customer
  - lincs
  - 11 Oct 2006 at 11:30
- - 8
  - 1
  Gladiator - Eat your heart out!
  
  I confess that I had originally missed out on viewing the early episodes on the television and only started watching from episode 8 onwards. Therefore renting ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 285624
- [Highly rated reviewer]
  - Charles Brickley
  - Andover, Hampshire England
  - 14 Sep 2006 at 13:14
- - 7
  - 1
  Im not a historian
  
  This TV series is absolutly fantastic. The acting is brilliant, the sets are panoramic and full of life the cities are crowded and busy.
  
  The problem ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 283850
- - sherbertdip.com
  - Kent
  - 08 Sep 2006 at 15:57
- - 7
  - 1
  excellent
  
  absolutely excellent. A must see series that is very well researched, and addictive to watch. dont miss it.
  
  Report this review
- 400570
- - a customer
  - england
  - 09 Jan 2007 at 22:18
- - 6
  - 0
  The Rise of Rome
  
  This is absolutlley bloody terrific! Lots of sex and violence, great acting, excellent sets, sound plot, all under the blanket of historical fact. Makes great... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 406148
- - a customer
  - NUFC
  - 25 Jan 2007 at 22:04

< Prev
1
2
3
4
5
...
» of 14
Next >

Agree or disagree? Write your own review

Review title: Give it a rating:

Write your review:

Tips for writing helpful reviews

Only review titles you've actually seen!
Talk about what you liked and disliked
Compare this title with other similar titles
Provide plenty of detail - at least 20 words
Space things out - use blank lines between paragraphs.
Be appropriate - no adult content, libellous statements or naughty words
Don't SPAM! No promoting of other websites or services
Don't plaguerise! Your submission must be your own original work
Don't talk about LOVEFiLM by name

Give it a title:

Tips for an eye catching title

Don't just repeat the name of the title you're reviewing
Don't summarise your entire review in one word - a minimum of 2 words please.
Give people a reason to read your full review - create a sense of intrigue or curiosity!

Keep me anonymous Keep me anonymous Contains spoiler? This review contains spoilers (or might spoil it for someone who hasn't seen it yet)

New users register here

Email address:
Password:
Preferred user name:
I agree to LOVEFiLMs Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy
I'd like to receive film news and reviews as well as info about all the other good stuff LOVEFiLM offers

Already a member? Sign in here

Email address:
Password:Forgotten password?

By clicking Preview review you agree to our Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy

Buy from Amazon.co.uk

- - Buy
- Rome - Complete First Series
  
  The year is 52 B.C. Four hundred years after the founding of the Republic, Rome is the wealthiest city in the world, a cosmopolitan metropolis of one million people, epicentre of a sprawling empire. The Republic was founded on principles of shared power and fierce personal competition, never ...