Title: Disappointment of the Nile
Product review: Because the magnificent Billy Zane was in this movie, I didn't think I would have to expect too much from this crock--now I do. What's sad about this film is that (a horribly untalented) Leonor Varela makes the great and beautiful Cleopatra look like a street whore, and when the scene for the overthrow of Egypt occurs, it seems over inadequate to see her begin to say something intelligent (also, the script is terrible and unrealistic). Timothy Dalton was good, but not for this role: I couldn't see him as Caesar. Billy Zane, although his acting was lovely, it was overdone and hammy. The sets and musical score are beautiful, but it just goes downhill from there-you'd wish it was a silent film! I wouldn't purchase this movie if it were FREE! Don't waste your money (Go see the Elizabeth Taylor version--she can actually act!).
Would you say this review depicts the product in a flattering or unflattering light?
