Analysis of Stanley Kubrick's Classic Film Spartacus

Stanley Kubrick’s Spartacus is a movie people embrace not only because of its historical accuracy and portrayal of ancient Rome, but because of its timeless messages and lessons that transcend generations and eras. The movie was created to depict the brutal and unforgiving Roman Empire and the hardships the average slave could endure every day. It is also supposed to be a strong piece of anti slavery propaganda and a story of an average man rising to overcome insurmountable odds. 

The film takes political lobbying and positioning into strong consideration, examines sexual orientations and situations, and has fast paced and gory fight scenes; everything the movie go-er wants to see, while at the same time maintaining a connection to the world of Ancient Rome. Kubrick wanted to show modern people how Rome’s republic and citizens were much more cutthroat and bloodthirsty than our own, but at the same time not that dissimilar to the average modern movie audience. Some people may view Spartacus and frown upon the savage slavery and brutality of the ancient world, but the fight for freedom from oppression and the common man rising to greatness through bravery is something that will forever be remember and celebrated by all cultures, our own and the Romans.