Which do you like best? Helen of Troy(1956) or Spartacus(1960)?

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For those who posted in my last one, thoughts?

• I loved both...Kirk Douglas was absolutely brilliant in Spartacus..Even though tbh this was far from Stanley Kubrick's best.
• But being a big geek for Homer especially the Illaid based adaptions...I found Helen of Troy to be a little more enjoyable...Even though Spartacus was definitely the better movie.

Spartacus was a good movie. I think it was slightly better than Helen of Troy.

I haven't seen Helen of Troy but I like Spartacus homoerotic bath scene and all.

Spartacus imho

I preferred Spartacus. It was more memorable to me. I honestly barely remember HoT, although I was a kid when I saw it, which probably has some affect on my view of it.

Hm? Any other thoughts?

Yeah Spartacus , also Kubrick + Kirk

Ben Hur

over both? Kinda hard to compete with Charlton Heston but I'd be interested to see which the majority prefers.

@wolfrazer maybe ben hur/spartacus for your next comparison? (seems unanimous between HoT & spartacus)

@captain_inverse: I'd have to watch that one, though I'm trying not to do any repeats, so I'll have to think of another movie.

@wolfrazer: .................................................................................................................you haven't seen ben-hur???

@captain_inverse: Haven't really watched any movies lately tbh.

@wolfrazer: wellllll can't really blame ya for this one (it's like a 4 hour movie) but I do gotta say, your missing out on one of Charlton Heston's best performances.

If you enjoy him (Heston) at all as an actor, than you WILL like Ben Hur. no 2 ways about it

Spartacus. After Ben-Hur it's my favourite film set in the ancient Roman period. Another of my favourites although it has been accredited with hastening the demise of the ancient epic: The Fall of the Roman Empire. Some brilliant acting and a fight scene ending which rivals Gladiator.