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Don't look back now, grits!

Posted by Victor Khomenko on February 6, 2012 at 13:24:05:
Because I am breathing down your neck! One episode of Borgia left, and the withdrawal pain already setting in, affecting my work and play!

What can I say - I liked it! I am somewhat of a sucker for well put together period costume drama, and Borgia delivers in droves. It is an incredible visual feast, with gorgeous sets, actors, and... women! (Here! I said it!)

It comes with an added educational benefit, sending the viewer to books or Google, in whichever order. At the first mention of the infamous name we all think orgies and rivers of blood... well, a film about Borgia could not be without them, but I must say they are done if not in a "tasteful" manner, at least not in an overtly gratuitous one. These were so much part of their rule that anything less would be a travesty to the truth. So OK, you could possibly clean one or two minor spots, but, generally speaking, the film is a surprise - with more emphasis on politics and intrigue than on bestiality and torture. Not a family viewing, mind you, but certainly not a low budget shocker.

Great performances abound... Rodrigo truly shines, in my view, as does Cesare. Alessandro steals many a scene, and as far as Lucrezia - here you have a major surprise, as the Russian-born actress has much more than just the Botticelli looks - she sparkles in that role.

Great as she is, she still takes the second seat to yet another young actress, who plays Giulia with a teeth-shattering punch.

Truth be told, these are just a few of great performances, as the film is swarming with acting talent, and most appear to be well cast.

I know grits left disappointed - he will have to wait a few more years to really see Lucrezia in her gory action... but such is life. Perhaps some Swedish "action" flick will soothe his pain in the meantime.