I bought this DVD after having read all the good reviews here. In fact I don't regret. All the actors delivered a very respectable and strong performance. There were some brutal and violent scenes that remembered me the biblical movie Passion of Christ. Nothing for weak nerves. The flashbacks have been built perfectly until the mean action.

The setting place and atmosphere has been well chosen. I had the impression to live in that time and I could feel the slave's suffering. This true story must open our eyes and we must try to stop all the existing violence on humanity of nowadays worldwide. This masterpiece merits no doubt the three Oscars. Congratulations to all the staff! Final vote: 8