As a fictionalized version of the Attila saga, I would say that this movie is passable. True, historical accuracy goes out the window. Better if an Asiatic actor was chosen for the role of Attila, like Sergei Bodrov did by picking Tadanobu Asano to play Genghis. Instead we have a lamentable ... Read review
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Attila the Hun - godless barbarian and near-mythical warrior king - has become a byword ... more
for mindless ferocity. His brutal attacks smashed through the frontiers of the Roman empire in a savage wave of death and destruction. This book goes in search of the real Attila the Hun.
Attila the Hun - godless barbarian and near-mythical warrior king - has become a byword ... more
for mindless ferocity. This book reveals the history of Attila the Hun as an astute politician and first-rate military commander who brilliantly exploited the strengths and weaknesses of the Roman empire.
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Advantages: Good if you're not bothered about historical accuracy. Disadvantages: Completely Caucasian Huns.
...a fictionalized version of the Attila saga, I would say that this movie is passable. True, historical accuracy goes out the window. Better if an Asiatic actor was chosen for the role of Attila, like Sergei Bodrov did by picking Tadanobu Asano to play Genghis. Instead we have a lamentable Hollywood history of white men feebly adapted. In the older version of Attila (Sign of the Pagan) the part was played tolerably well by Jack Palance, but with the ... ...to play Genghis? Charles Bronson would have been great in either of these roles, as he at least had that rugged Mongolian looking appearance, especially with the eyes and moustache. So why pick guys like Gerard Butler to play Asiatic warlords? Butler is a good actor, but best in European roles please. I did enjoy this film, but I had to suspend belief to do it. ... more
As a fictionalized version of the Attila saga, I would say that this movie is passable. True, historical accuracy goes out the window. Better if an Asiatic actor was chosen for the role of Attila, like Sergei Bodrov did by picking Tadanobu Asano to play Genghis. Instead we have a lamentable Hollywood history of white men feebly adapted. In the older version of Attila (Sign of the Pagan) the part was played tolerably well by Jack Palance, but with the usual dodgy history. And what screwball figured on John Wayne to play Genghis? Charles Bronson would have been great in either of these roles, as he at least had that rugged Mongolian looking appearance, especially with the eyes and moustache. So why pick guys like Gerard Butler to play Asiatic warlords? Butler is a good actor, but best in European roles please. I did enjoy this film, but I had to suspend belief to do it.
The story of the life of Attila The Hun, the much feared leader of a army of nomadic warriors. During the last years of the Roman empire Attila joined forces with a rebel Roman chief named Aetius and together they set about to do battle with the rest of the world. However, it soon became clear that there was only room for one leader...
Release details
DVD Region
DVD
Studio(s)
UNIVERSAL PICTURES UK; UNIVERSAL MUSIC OPERATIONS
Release date
04/03/2002
No of Discs
1
Catalogue No
903 579 9
Barcode
3259190357990
Production Designer
Roy Forge Smith
Screenwriter
Robert Cochran
Editor
Tod Feuerman
Composer
Nick Glennie-Smith
Executive Producer
James Jacks, Sean Daniel, Caldecot Chubb, Robert Cochran
Attila the Hun's bloodthirsty rise to world dominance is portrayed in the sweeping and epic, ATTILA. Director Dick Lowry Attila follows Attila with glorious and fastidious detail from his youth as a warrior in training in fifth-century Europe through his rapid rise to dominance. A fortune teller predicts that the young Attila will one day lead the Huns and possibly the world, and as he reaches adulthood this prophecy seems destined to come true. A bitter rivalry with his brother Bleda is the only thing keeping him from his glory. When Bleda has King Rua assassinated, Attila confronts him in a duel and wins both the throne and Bleda's wife, N'Kara. Attila's single-minded skill in battle helps him amass an empire bigger than any other. But the film portrays the warriors inner world, as he struggles with the loss of his life and the difficulties of destiny, revenge, deception, and betrayal. With only one rival in his way--the Romans--lead by Attila's former ally Flavius Aetius, Attila is poised to conquer the world, as the two headstrong and ambitious leaders face off at the legendary Battle of Chalons. ATTILA was made for the USA Network on cable television.
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