Battle of Alesia (September, 52 BC)

[@RC1191217]

And in less than three generations there were Gauls in the Roman senate. The Gauls became one of the core peoples of the Roman Empire. Some of the most beautiful examples of Roman architecture can be found in France.

[@damiano1174]

R P Bird built by romans .

[@Bickdickrandy]

That’s because the Gauls Romanised very quickly and wanted to serve in the legions

[@drahcirnevarc9152]

There was briefly a Gallo-Roman empire for about twenty years in the second half of the third century.

[@albertocastillo5763]

Gauls? In the Senate???????

[@drahcirnevarc9152]

@@albertocastillo5763 I think RC is right actually. The Romans were quite liberal in conferring citizenship on the component parts of their empire.

[@gavinmondor9691]

Just how could this have come out from 2001 and have the camera, cinematography quality equivalent of a film that came out in 1980 - 1984 is beyond me.

[@blazzered2]

This was made in 2001????

[@Alanis95br]

Gavin Mondor so much humiliation and cringe

[@ianjones2068]

They wanted to make it look like Highlander!

[@ioneldella4996]

8

[@jeremyxiv4667]

I just realized Gladiator came out a year before this and looks like it’s a decade ahead of this movie. Even the original Star Wars trilogy looks better than this

[@diegocobosanchez4373]

Despite the historical inaccuracies, I appreciate this scene's tone about the tragedy of invasion and war.

[@thunderdragon1782]

Same here

[@mbonnar]

This was brutal to watch. I'm horrified to imagine what the entire movie was like.

[@kodesh1674]

I feel like we’re in a battle jus watching the movie 😹😹😹

[@ZERO9630]

julius caesar is not well played

[@rutabagasteu]

Back years ago there were A movies and B movies, with the same level of actors, directors, scripts, etc. This is a B movie.

[@ulamumafarciaporpial]

One of the worst movies I've ever seen

[@joma7166]

In France, this movie is a real legend, the worst movie never realized

[@maxlu9373]

How is it possible that a masterpiece of a movie about Roman history (The inaccurate yet amazing Gladiator) was made just a year earlier and then this disaster was made later?

[@pyromania1018]

I wouldn't call it a masterpiece--cliched story, boring protagonist played by an actor I don't care much for, overly idealistic worldview--but it's still more bearable than this.

[@anotheramericancrisis9924]

$$$$$$

[@jarlnils435]

@@pyromania1018 the only good thing were the celtic cities. The rest was trash.

[@kodesh1674]

It gives me a headache 🤕 jus watch this

[@R3dp055um]

Yeah, this is some cheesy low-budget filmmaking

[@valeriodelaurentiis5614]

Caesar was such a great general managing to fend off against so many enemies while being basically encircled

[@loganfox2386]

This was made same year as Gladiator. Put that into context.

[@bigred8438]

Looking at the age of Claus Maria Brabeaur (Julius Caesar), and Christopher Lambert (Vercingetorix) both look very young, so I am inclined to say this film was made in the 1980's but I could be wrong.

[@stirpsromana]

@@bigred8438 This has very good quality for being from the 80s

[@joseludenaza7137]

@@stirpsromana "very good quality"

[@hinognasaging]

@@bigred8438 its a 2001 film

[@kermitthefrog5926]

What?!?

[@feizai245]

"After the Roman victory, Gaul (very roughly modern France) was subdued and became a Roman province. " Except for one indomitable village. The home of the great chief Vitalstatistix, the legendary witchdoctor Getafix and great warriors Asterix and Obelix.

[@malojustinsang-yum3385]

Zzzzzzz

[@legate-lanius]

they did though….. tell me you know nothing about history without telling me you know nothing about history 😂

[@feizai245]

@@legate-lanius Woosh...!! Like the wind, it went over your head LOL

[@Randomvietnamdude]

@@legate-lanius is a joke lol

[@archclement2902]

LOL! I don't think many people know what you are talking about. Loved those comics!

[@Alzorthegreat]

I like how 4:29 they replay the same guys throwing spears like ten times.

[@secondworldwarnerdman2905]

never mind the fact that each legionnare only carried two pilum

[@danielawar6212]

lmao looks like a shitpost

[@EmperorConnor]

Why does Vercingetorix look like an 80's glam rocker?

[@eap96]

Implying he wasn't

[@AlexandeR-bb7fx]

jajajajajajja i think the same jajajajajajajajajja

[@NJtuber88]

Of course....he is the Highlander!!!

[@Messy6610]

He is the highlander, lol

[@NJtuber88]

Battle of Alesia....with Music by Queen!!!!

[@dixonj41]

The Roman armour in this scene was way ahead of it's time. The Romans then used chainmail

[@jonathanalatorre7890]

The Marian military reforms were in 80bc. From chainmail to Lorica segmentata. Then back to chainmail

[@dixonj41]

Jonathan Alatorre The earliest findings of the Segmentata (frilly) was about 40 BCE if I'm correct and they modelled the legionnaires of Marius off the Principes of the Polibian reforms. No, Caesar missed the Segmented Cuirass. The Marian Reforms didn't introduce new armor, but training and laws to make the army larger, better trained and more proffessional. The Lorica Segmentata (Mail Frilly) was not used yet, it was the Lorica Hamata (Mail Coat) and possibly Lorica Squamata (Scale Coat) that Caesar's legionnaires would have used. And They used horisontal centre grips on their shields unlike what they use here. The shield used here were also more oval shape rather than square. So no, wrong

[@taxiarhis100]

Jonathan Alatorre if doesnt exist the spartans marian was a nothing

[@taxiarhis100]

the romans crushed the spartans because they have CIVIL WAR AGAINST MESSINIANS and she was only 1 city against the might roman republic maybe !!! and because of those thing population of sparta was low !!!

[@taxiarhis100]

SPARTANS HAVE CIVIL WARDS U CANT UNDERSTAND AND YEAH IT IS TRUTH AFTER 250BC GREECE HAVEN'T GLORY after 250 we just sucks ;p but we was good warriors better than the romans because the romans copy our tactics

[@CharlesvanDijk-ir6bl]

Caesar to his men: "This is a pilum and this is a spear, this is for his guts and this is for his rear!" These immortal words were plagiarized throughout written history .

[@jamiengo2343]

“And now unleash the cavalry” uhhh from what I know, the cavalry attack was used as a last resort, the final trick Caesar had before defeat. It worked

[@rolfl6317]

He had german cavalry mercenaries.

[@r_aguilar68]

REALLY? Julius Caesar had women who dressed him at Alesia. I don't think so.

[@r_aguilar68]

Dr. Death I know it's a movie you moron. I was being sarcastic. You ever heard of that word?

[@David-od8bf]

+Peachy Pye Xd :3

[@danielatanze4546]

Star Trek Theory no he probably dressed himself

[@paprskomet]

What should be authistic on criticizing historically unlikely scene in very ahistorical film?But filmmakers would certainly love it if their products could not be criticised at all becoause anyone who would dare to do it will be attacked as "an autist"...

[@blorgin1]

Daniel Atanze I’m thinking he probably had someone to help him secure his armor

[@RayMerrell68]

I bet this film looked amazing in the directors head.

[@ioneldella4996]

888988888

[@andychauhan6544]

His first and last movie...I would think.

[@adryannthedefender701]

He didnt take notes from Sergiu Nicolăescu or Gheorghe Vitadinis. With Dacii and Burebista those where ahead of there time.

[@geraldodonoghue5785]

👍

[@roderickreilly9666]

😆😆😆

[@blorgin1]

That part where they threw the pilum and fired the bows from the wall was pretty cool. You can feel the destructive power. They didn’t need to repeat the scene so many times though

[@backalleycqc4790]

Director: "More cow bell! More cow bell!" Actors: "What's he talking' about?" Other actors: "Just throw stuff!"

[@ggregd]

I saw really bad CGI, or actually probably just drawn directly on the film. 🤣

[@warbossgrotsmasha23]

even though this movie might be considered bad i have to say that i admire the gauls for their bravery with which they fought, i've studied the battle of alesia and it was a genius victory for caesar and a crushing defeat for the natives but to not give the gauls credit for their bravery is to insult their memory

[@secondworldwarnerdman2905]

Of course, the Gauls were among the most ferocious of Romes enemies at the time and Vercingetorix almost won at Alesia when the second army arrived.

[@Rallego]

i would say the romans had more bravery to fight a battle against people 3 times the size as yours

[@secondworldwarnerdman2905]

@@Rallego actually thats a myth, romans wern't incredibly short, and while the Gauls and Germans were in fact a bit taller it was only by a few inches

[@Rallego]

@@secondworldwarnerdman2905 bro stfu thats the most corny joke ive ever read

[@blastroisehunt6546]

@@secondworldwarnerdman2905 both got decimated by Attila the huns!!!!!

[@democratsshoulddowhatpeped7836]

Lord of the Rings was made before this and yet it looks better

[@TheAndylaja]

BUDGET!!

[@danilov114]

Just better ahahahahaha

[@jeremyxiv4667]

I laughed so hard when the Romans threw their pila and shot their arrows. Did they just reuse the same scene twice or thrice lmao

[@chrisnguyen1186]

@@jeremyxiv4667 Fucking 8 times

[@Reckless-02]

well obviously by the looks of lord of the rings it looks like it had a bigger budget...

[@Old_Guard2]

*sighs* *starts up a Rome Total War imperial campaign *

[@andrewjbiggs]

Well considering the hefty numerical advantage and the starvation prevalent inside the oppidum as well as the position of Gallic forces, it would have been suicidal not to attack. The odds were overwhelmingly on the Gaul's side. You have to remember that Caesar was an incredible commander and it was solely due to his presence that the Gauls didn't overrun a severely outnumbered and surrounded Roman army

[@cleon24769]

I've often heard it described that the Gauls did everything they were supposed to do at Alesia. They did everything _right._ They just lost due to factors out of their control.

[@lindquich]

That’s if you believe Caesar’s numbers. He likely embellished the total amount of Gauls.

[@taxult]

Even modern estimates ranged around 180k.​@@lindquich

[@Nearchus23]

Damn the acting is terrible

[@kovyfra5987]

Darren Wallace If the acting was the only issue... The whole movie was an epic failure at all levels (bad acting, boring screenplay, ridiculous editing, useless music, boring action, cheap costumes..). A complete disaster.

[@eeby7]

+Kovy fra you forgot to mention the hair lol!

[@akashkamble6746]

@@eeby7 and vercingetorix's mustache, one side is long and one side is short 😅😅😅😅😅

[@alexhadzima9268]

@@kovyfra5987 Hey! I enjoyed this movie! WTF, guys?

[@Stephen-wb3wf]

Then enjoy it Alex who cares what anyone else, especially on the internet thinks.

[@whitewolf44a]

Vercingetorix qualifies for the wors speech ever.

[@falcor200]

Meh I feel less bad he was strangled to death in Ceasars triumph now lol.

[@jasonparsons2307]

what, you saying that you don't want to become immortal

[@eugeniopinto802]

shit speech,,his horrible...

[@DehydratedManatee]

Poorly cast, innacurate, cheesy, sloppy, disastrous, low-budget movie. I was shocked when I read that it was made in 2001. It looks like it was made in 1985. This has to be in the top 3 of the worst historical movies ever made. Vercingetorix looks like the singer of a cheesy 1980's glam rock band, with a freakishly huge forehead and weird shaped head to boot.

[@MB-fo2sk]

+DehyrdatedManatee You summed it up perfectly Sir, here in France we watch Vercintégorix as a comedy rather than an historical movie.

[@joeyi6095]

i agree

[@RexGalilae]

DehydratedManatee Tbh, he's pretty darn accurate when compared to Caesar

[@jedchristian3423]

Imagine Gladiator was made a year later before, looks like they shot this one on their own backyard.

[@cabba6915]

Vercingetorix has a megaloman wig on his head

[@TheChosen2030]

The roman soldiers wore chainmails during julius ceasars time. the armour strip metals came during augustus the first emperor of the roman empire

[@roderickreilly9666]

You get a top grade for that observation. Thanks!

[@darkmattergamesofficial]

Indeed! However, that is the least of this terrible movie's concerns!

[@Marcinmd1]

This is the Spinal Tap of war movies

[@Blargman57]

Lol, i love how the Gauls spend 1 minute fighting well, then they all stand there and the Romans MAGICALLY WIN.

[@gustavoritter7321]

Well, that is not that far from the truth lol

[@alesiar3718]

I was named Alesia after this battle, My dad loved the dvd and thought the name of it was beautiful and called me it :)

[@secondworldwarnerdman2905]

Dam, what was your reaction when you learned about the history of the battle

[@rosiello1542]

One of the most embarassing movies ever... what were they thinking!?

[@criztu]

it was a fashion statement!

[@bradyvelvet9432]

1:08 Chris Lambert??? Talking about “you want to live forever” and “we’ll be immortal” ????? 😂😂😂

[@anthonydesroches8897]

I was looking for this comment😅😂

[@stickemuppunkitsthefunlovi4733]

In the Highlands no less

[@bman6414]

Unreal how they made this 2001 film feel like 1984.

[@greathornedowl1783]

those helmets on the Gauls look ridiculous. the Gauls at this time were actually wearing something similar to the later Roman Galea.

[@rollothewalker5535]

Various roman sources mention horned/winged helmets being worn by celts and they do in fact show up in celtic art quite frequently. Could have been worse.

[@legacyaesthetic2555]

Everyone stop hating I think it’s pretty good so will you all STOP HATING

[@Puzzoozoo]

"you want to live for ever" quite funny coming from the 'Highlander'.

[@andychauhan6544]

The director was high as fuck when he made this...to him it looked like a blockbuster.

[@amcsween]

thanks for your historical imput. vercingetorix did make a tactical mistake to take the defensive, but he had previously had a victory against Caesar in a previous battle. also, Caesar was against 330,000 men, with just 60,000 or 5.5% of the enemy force. Also these "barbarians" fought the same way the romans did before the Marian reforms (caesar's uncle). It was a close victory for ceasar. He employed the same tactic against Pompey in dyrracium during the civil war and was routed.

[@kollerdavid]

the roman helemts and armours are particularly the same as in asterix vs caesar :D ridiculous movie!

[@Warmaster304]

Awful casting , awful soundtrack, awful editing, awful dialogue and finally that atrocious Lambert hair , worst historical movie ever made

[@rollothewalker5535]

Only historical movie that gets the barbarians right. I agree with the rest though.

[@pleeeeep]

The scene from 1:00 to 1:30 was absolutely superb, the accent the music the emotion, spot on. i think ill have to rent this movie sometime.

[@etep878]

Besides the inaccurate costuming of the legionaries, I'm tired of movies that show Roman soldiers as cannon fodder who get killed so easily and win by either sheer numbers (Romans were outnumbered in this battle and inflicted way more casualties on the Gauls) or some kind of tactical advantage. The average legionary was pretty tough and probably killed a good number of barbarians before going down. They wouldn't have been so easily brushed away like they are in movies. Also, I believe legionaries were trained in archery but did not function as archers in battle.

[@2gpowell]

You must be Italian ?

[@tylersturm1670]

Lol but hurt you are

[@Raz.C]

Romans generally didn't train archers at all. Rather, they used auxiliary troops to do this (and cavalry duties) for them. That's not to say that they never had their own archers/ cavalry. One example- raised by Caesar- is Legio X Equestris (later becoming Legio X Fretensis), that was formed primarily as a cavalry legion. (They even had jokes about this that only really make sense in Latin). There are occasions where they also hired mercenaries. Generally though, when the legions marched, each legion (5,000 - 6,000 men) was accompanied by an equivalent number of allied auxiliaries.

[@stormbringer2840]

I actually agree ( and Im french ) the battle was supposed to show how pure number doesn't work against a superior tactic and formation . The battle show the genius of caesar and marc anthony who literally builded two wall to null 2 tactical advantage of the gauls : Their sheer number once the reinforcement where there and the fact hat they had a fortress on a hill . But even french people don't like this movie .

[@dandogamer]

You got to take historical battles with a bit of salt. The winning team always exaggerates the numbers to make it sound more impressive in the stories. But this was a great tactical win by Caesar none the less

[@destubae3271]

Vercingetorix sounds like Carl from Aqua Teen mixed with Hunter S. Thompson, while looking like James Hetfield after working out in the library 7x a week during the recording of And Justice For All

[@tommysobo123]

Christopher Lambert giving a speech about living forever and being immortal... Irony at it's best.

[@blazzered2]

Jeez this whole battle is just a guy walking around the battlefield, armies charging, and dead bodies lying on the ground. Hardly any of this battle is actually any action...

[@burner1303]

TFW you see everyone you know slaughtered in front of you but you never raise your sword

[@samuelmassicotte9645]

This really comes from nowhere because Im doing an article in my history class on the battle of Alesia

[@tom02061997]

shouldnt the romans be wearing the lorica hamata?

[@andrews.5212]

of all the things i'm seeing that the least of the historical errors.. rather than an historycal movie seems a live action poorly made asterix and obelix rip off

[@rollothewalker5535]

@@andrews.5212 That's the biggest historical error in here though.

[@jazrobean1]

With that WIG Vercingetorix looks like RINGO STARR

[@blueshirt06]

Whats wrong with christopher Lamberts head? it look two times as big

[@mrphucyoo8281]

Was that on at the cinema?????? Blockbuster if ever i saw one!

[@isismccain915]

The Gaul did what all the valiant Celts did throughout the history of Western Civilization, and that is fearlessly attack in human waves, but with no thought of any unique strategy, from Boudica to Vercingetorix to Gettysburg!

[@jeffmorin5867]

you have no idea what you're talking about...

[@jglenn5024]

So very true, Boutica and Vercingetorix both COULD have won their battles with a coherent strategy. Human waves against thousands of spears equals epic tragedy.

[@ZERO9630]

Although the Picts were never subdued thanks to that impetus

[@ZERO9630]

@yaşamak köleliktir Among historical facts, the Roman conquest of Hispania took 2 complete centuries (the longest of any other Roman territory) (Hispanic Celtiberians were the most fundamental body in the mercenary army of Hannibal Barca's campaigns against Rome) (was the land from which it came the roman Gladius blade) The Roman conquest of Gaul it was 6 years... Germania was never conquered and neither was Parthia, apart from northern britain. They were the longest and hardest resistance. On the contrary, Gaul and Hispania were the most Romanized provinces, apart from Greece

[@ZERO9630]

@yaşamak köleliktir The Iberians and Picts were not united kingdoms either without armor and helmets more than those who stole from Romans or captured in booty But only 1 Parthian prince, Surena, with an improvised army destined to stop and harass Crassus with 10,000 warriors, inflicted the greatest and humiliating defeat of Rome on an army of 50,000 in legions. Destined for the conquest all of the East. Being almost exterminating them. In a proportion of 5 to 1. While the Gauls always or almost always had the numerical superiority, sometimes very far. The defeat at Carras meant for Rome to postpone the East until the time of Trajan and the dreams of India, like Alexander, vanished into dust and buried so quickly and fleetingly. If the Gauls were divided and collaborated, they were not the hardest or longest resistance

[@allen5455]

It would have been better if they had casted Dan Ackroid as the Hun Beostros and Paula Prentis as the singer Virsi.

[@ugandantsar1887]

Is it me or The legionarries are wearing segmentatas in 50BC?

[@fgtrbhwerth3w]

OMG poor Vercingetorix and Ceasar are certainly stirring in their tombs :DDDD

[@mattsmt20]

I was waiting for him to scream out there can be only 1

[@gwine9087]

Melee fighting is unbelievably confusing but still not as confusing as this movie.

[@rumbigaming]

Is there ANY documentary where the romans dont have metal shields?

[@englishalan222]

rumbi + This no a documentary but rather a clip from a movie

[@rumbigaming]

Alan Moore never said that

[@lolman15953]

+rumbi ikr. Also is there ANY film featuring Diocletian's legions

[@Чёртик-э3т]

Why the roman soldiers wear equipment of 1st/ 2nd century AD, while this battle was in 1st century BC ?

[@CountKibblesNBits]

At 2:39, i don't think that guy would have died from a hit to the top of his helmet. Now, considering if it didn't glance off, that probably hurt a like hell and could possibly cause a concussion. Im disappointed there were no instances of the pilum piercing a shield, probably because none of these idiots ever used their shields. The horns seem a bit much, i'm not sure whether the gauls actually did use some type of helmet ornamentation but the stereotypical viking horns seem out of place. Now, why the hell would you go out into a battlefield just to stare down your husband while only a few yards away from the enemy position? I get that they want to make this a very dramatic and moving seen that illustrates the hopelessness of Vercingetorix, but the whole stand in the middle of a battle field and stare at the carnage while the battle is still going on (partially) is just plain stupid, especially when you allow what i'm assuming to be his wife on to the field with you.

[@rollothewalker5535]

Horned or winged helmets being worn by celts (and germanic tribesmen) is mentioned a few times in roman sources and are frequently shown in celtic art. If anything, the celts were the ones known for horned helmets. Not the vikings. I agree with the rest.

[@CountKibblesNBits]

@@rollothewalker5535 Thankyou for the information. Been getting replies to comments i made from 6 years ago lately.

[@jarlnils435]

@@rollothewalker5535 germanic tribes had mostly bowl helmets, but most nobles had no armor at all and mostly a chain mail but no helmet. They did that, to show their warriors that they don't fear and that they go as unprotected as a normal warrior into battle. The chain mail was therefore mostly status symbol. Celtic nobles on the other hand had rich decorated helmets and chain mail or linothorax. Most celtic warriors had at least a helmet. The difference between celtic and germanic warriors was, that warriors and nobles were two of three classes of free men in the celtic society. But all germanic free men were warriors. Celtic warriors were as the middle of the free men able to buy at least cheap armor like at least a helmet and a good shield. The helmets of the nobles had horns made of actual horn or even bronze, metal ravens, were crested or had feathers or even sculptures of boars, dogs, bears and other animals on top.

[@temporelucemtenebris5313]

Say what you want, but I will never forger the "unleash the cavalry." Fucking amazing!

[@danielbalderrama4137]

this looks like the crapiest version of a Juli caesar movie ever

[@blorgin1]

Can you guys recommend some good movies with a similar subject and time period?

[@badstriker]

Why did his wife just walk in the middle of a battlefield. Lol

[@mrphucyoo8281]

How did she keep those white trousers so clean??

[@johnirish2969]

Still better than season 8

[@beebeb3524]

What a very badly filmed battle scene.

[@CaesarSonOfMars]

I hate it when studios don't bother doing their research when making historical movies. I felt my soul leave my body when I saw the lorica segmentata

[@rachelcherry647]

This is ridiculous. I refuse to continue watching the video, as I am sure there were no young women getting Caesar dressed for battle. And, the man playing Caesar is a far cry from looking Italian/aristocratic Roman. There's undoubtedly more inaccuracies also, but I won't grieve myself further by watching anymore. - Roman history guru

[@t.j.payeur739]

Rachel..thanks, lady, I won't waste my time...

[@oban6051]

Oh buddy you have no idea. I made it about 2/3 of the way through and not only is it historically completely inaccurate, it’s just a shit movie.

[@joecolonna2426]

My sentiments exactly ,A very POOR representation of a classical piece of history ,what a mess ! READ YOUR HISTORY !!

[@pyromania1018]

Gaul could have defeated Rome, but it was too fractured. Vercingetorix's attempt to unite his people against Caesar came too late.

[@PhantomDruid]

I'd love to see an epic Mel Gibson Vercingetorix movie of Braveheart/Apocolypto/Patriot proportions. I've always wanted to see a good gallic wars movie on the big screen, with a good budget and production.

[@tachikoma747]

The Roman legions did not dress in the lorica segmentata for another 80 or so years. It's funny how filmmakers think that's the ONLY was the Roman legions ever dressed.

[@erikrosalen1819]

2:49 It´s just me... or i heard fighter jets passing by??

[@Velocispic]

Victrix Tenth Actual, Minerva drops her blessings... *ksh* *Cluster Bombs*

[@chikomx]

"What do you mean Alesia? I don't even know where Alesia is! Nobody knows where Alesia is!" - Vitalstatistix

[@gameblor]

Overly sentimental music and visuals, not enough tactics and battle.

[@garybobst9107]

Training and regular drill exercise trumps galant courage every time. Soldiers always win over warriors.

[@blueball442]

wich movie is this?

[@diegocobosanchez4373]

It's from the movie Vercingétorix (2001). :)

[@blueball442]

thx alot pal :)

[@taserrr]

We need some action shots but only had 2 cameras filming the same scene what should we do director? Director: 4:28

[@coley38772]

Terrible in so many ways. Also shame the Gallic tribe leader looks like Herman Munster in a wig.

[@suhakunbul5361]

XD

[@bryanquijanesortega3221]

Caesar gave you a lesson. The master never teach all his tricks.

[@ergbudster3333]

That ain't Caesar (pronounced Kay-sar), that's the evil guy from that movie.

[@MrAlumni72]

@@gavin_lundy Not an American thing. We pronounce his name just like the salad he invented. :p

[@valor36az]

A movie like an accident you just can’t look away

[@Therainoffear]

that looks like the statue of Alexander The great in the beggining, as they say ceaser looked up to alexander the great for what he did for Greece and how he took over the persian empire and spread Greek Culture throughout the known world that had greek impact upon the later romans

[@Quakekill184]

john Epatsi He might be incorrect, but there's no need to have a fucking hissy fit, mate.

[@nhatkhoito2596]

alexander is king of macedonia,not greek.

[@angelasoto4540]

I didn't know the Highlander was also Vercingetorix! Yes!! There can only be one!!!

[@zerofull6936]

Could easily have done without that female screeching in the background.

[@HMASbogan]

John Simpson haha that comment made my day

[@lawrencebittke8478]

John Simpson That and all the slow motion filming was supposed to make the movie more profound and instead made it more comical.

[@gigantorize]

The worst part of the whole scene.

[@Vexclorion]

nice info, you really know your stuff!

[@lotharhempel]

3:35 - the music makes me want to puke!

[@chrisbreizh29]

Gaulish didnt have horn helmet and in alesia and around were 200 000 soldiers. Probably the most bigger army never see in the world, but divided in clan and whiout great tactic war like ceasar.

[@facelessman9224]

Dramatic music, slow mo shot, random person gets impaled, pan over dead bodies, people running and screaming.... Something, something, something. OK, there's your battle scene, it doesn't have to make sense, it just has to be dramatic.

[@Darkwolve123]

I only recognized Gobannos because he was worshiped along with Artio in my ancient countrymen traditions, but I was curious on the rest. Thank you friend.

[@eth8064]

why am I watching this crap.

[@-xirx-]

Good quality video for 52bc

[@13bravoredleg18]

MAKE ROME GREAT AGAIN!!!

[@Alphasiera1701]

He was right. Immortality was waiting for him. Waiting for all of them.

[@MSisdeli]

Ave Caesar

[@donaldduck9504]

The director is probably an avid reader of comic books about Asterix and Obelix.

[@ИванКорнилов-у7ю]

Bravehearth

[@Traderjoe]

Party on Garth

[@Jess97-22]

Wow, the actor who played the role of Danton from the French Revolution is Caesar.

[@mattsmt20]

That battle never looked in any doubt lol

[@kelaauger5359]

Christopher Lambert could have been Nicholas Cage

[@Rahamasa]

I am ashamed for them...

[@carlinoaltoviti6736]

Barbarian originally meant only foreigner, someone who speaks an incomprehensible language. Only later meant savage or primitive. The poet Ovid in exile in Thrace wrote that in that place he was the barbarian, because no one understood what he was saying (he learned the local language).

[@ianmalexander1005]

arguably the worst film ever.

[@mrwri]

I liked it...

[@Evili555]

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[@michaelpatrick5008]

I've always felt sorry for Christopher Lambert for being Christopher Lambert.

[@Alun49]

There is a great film in Ceaser's war on Gaul and the conflict with Vercingetorix, probably Ceaser's greatest adversary. This is not it. Plastic ill-fitting helmets, terrible acting and incoherent editing makes this a sad enactment of a truly amazing conflict. One day, someone good will get the backing to do an epic of the whole campaign.

[@BrettRudduck]

Can you link me to the actual film

[@Alun49]

@@BrettRudduck I may not have been clear. I think that there is a real potential for a great film to be made about Ceaser and Vercingetorix but no-one has done it yet. Essentially, someone needs to do it!

[@BrettRudduck]

@@Alun49 lol! I see now! U had me stoked!

[@Alun49]

@@BrettRudduck It could be so brilliant! There is so much to the campaign itself prior to the siege of Alecia, so with the right director, a great movie could be made, or perhaps even better, a mini-series.