This story is based on the historic revolt of the Gauls against Rome as lead by their charismatic leader Vercingetorix.
It's fairly accurate in the characterizations of Caesar and the Gauls. The Roman encampments, armaments and tactics are fairly accurate.
Where the movie fails is in its lousy dialog and even worse story development.
I'm sure that the French can follow it quite well. It's their history. However, most people who are neither French nor have studied Caesar's campaigns in Gaul would not know what's going on or why.
There is a truly great line in the movie, early on, while Caesar is planning his invasion of Britain:
Caesar: I need another four legions.
Roman Senator: To conquer Britain.
Caesar: I am sending the Gauls. Ha. Ha. Ha. Ha. I have to get rid of them.
Senator: What cynicism.
Caesar: Another word for politics.
It's fairly accurate in the characterizations of Caesar and the Gauls. The Roman encampments, armaments and tactics are fairly accurate.
Where the movie fails is in its lousy dialog and even worse story development.
I'm sure that the French can follow it quite well. It's their history. However, most people who are neither French nor have studied Caesar's campaigns in Gaul would not know what's going on or why.
There is a truly great line in the movie, early on, while Caesar is planning his invasion of Britain:
Caesar: I need another four legions.
Roman Senator: To conquer Britain.
Caesar: I am sending the Gauls. Ha. Ha. Ha. Ha. I have to get rid of them.
Senator: What cynicism.
Caesar: Another word for politics.