Eyes of a Roman

This movie has some fine attributes despite the low budget. The story, direction and cinematography were what I'd normally see in a higher budget film. The score was very nice as well.

Most of the historical context is fairly accurate and the costumes are fine. However the Parthians of Persia were not barbarians as we see here, they actually had a fairly advanced culture at that time.

Some of the actors were very good, some others less so. The one weakness of the movie is the casting - Crassus was only about 30 when Sulla marched on Rome, and about 40-42 when he won the final battle in the Spartacus slave revolt, so he should have been played by one of the younger actors in the movie.

CJ Goodwyn is an excellent writer and director, but not an impressive actor, so it would have been better if he had cast one of the other actors in the main role.

Overall, it's a good historical movie.

Eyes of a Roman is an overall very nice film. The storyline is engaging and each performer does a good job maintaining the film's pace. The musical score is outstanding--it really highlights many of the intense scenes throughout.

The costumes are well done and the film's location was well-suited for the story. It would have been nice to see some variety in the overall color grade--every once in a while the scene would appear to be a little washed out or flat--but otherwise, beautiful filmography. Impressive movie and looking forward to seeing future projects from this director. Congratulations to all cast and crew involved!

This movie has something for everyone. History buffs will appreciate the period detail involved, but these details wisely did not override the plot. Action aficionados will appreciate the 300esq editing of the fight scenes, but the fight scenes do not dominate the feel.

The writer/director weaves a complex human story of allegiance and loyalty, and asks the age old question of whether nature or nurture plays the larger role in our foundational beliefs.

An imperfect movie, yet so many superior elements are included to belie the independent label. You will see something new each time you watch.

As far as I know there have been no Roman-themed, period pieces filmed in Texas.... until now! Eyes Of A Roman takes place during the period of the Third Servile War, also known as the last battle between Spartacus's barbarians and the powerful Roman army led by Marcus Crassus. This is the story of a war-orphaned boy, Atticus, who is raised in the shadow of Rome and bears witness to atrocities that his own family endured carried out by a calloused, unmerciful leader.... the very man who raised him.

Atticus joins the ranks of the Roman army, the world's most elite fighting force. He soon learns that evil acts can be justified...if they are done in the name of Rome. As Rome marches toward the final battle against Spartacus and his rebels, Atticus must make a choice between what he knows to be right and what he has been trained to do as a son of Rome.

With 300-esque fight scenes, epic soundtrack and sweeping shots of the terrain, Eyes Of A Roman is a great experience. I will definitely be seeing it again!

You have to hand it to the Director, CJ Goodwyn... to shoot a feature length, period epic set in ancient history, on an Indie budget but with a big budget feel.....in Texas!! Just incredible. Some great acting, notably from Les Best and the director himself and a real visual treat with the costumes and props. The musical score is excellent, giving the feel of movies such as Gladiator and of course the editing really sets this apart. As I said, this is an Indie film....not a Hollywood blockbuster, but it delivers in so many ways, you will not be disappointed. Can't wait to see what comes next from Trigoodwyn productions.