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I don't have all the words right now but this film is a work of art.

I cannot think of one single thing that I would change about this film. The acting is incomparable, the directing deft, and the writing poignantly brilliant.

The acting is good, and the firecracker script has some excellent ideas.

Through painfully honest and emotional moments, the movie becomes irresistibly relatable

Anyone who gets a film made should be commended, this, unfortunately, is where the compliments end.The main fault in the film lies in the script. There is no narrative, the writer/director has essentially cobbled together a bunch of scenes in the hope that they will connect with each other with no real threat or drive for the characters. It is understandable why actors such as the late Peter O'Toole and Edward Fox would be attracted to such a piece, if they were given free reign they'd be munching at the scenery like a rabbit on a lettuce leaf. Yet, they're not. These actors are restrained and make for a dull viewing experience. Seeing actors of this calibre being given the opportunity letting rip is always a pleasure, the fact that they are not is a wasted opportunity.Nicole Keniheart may look the part, but as a unifying presence for the whole story, she fails. There is nothing of interest to her, and the fate that falls on her doesn't have the emotional wallop that the Director was hoping for as we simply don't care for her. She has no character and as such we never truly connect with her. More could have been made of Katherine's affect on Rome and how she changed the lives of others as such it just feels as if her "followers" blindly accept that she is the second coming and go along with her. On the whole the film is flat and the greatest crime of all: dull. Ridley Scott's latest film "Exodus" suffered from a similar problem, yet at least it had spectacle. Granted this is on a lower budget, but there was potential to do so much with the material but fails miserably. We don't care for the characters, we aren't drawn into the story and the script is risible. There is a great story to be told about this woman and the last days of the Roman Empire, but this is not that film.On the plus side, it's in focus.

An intelligently written and produced movie LONG overdue. I watched the film not knowing what to expect because I'd heard the kerfuffle about it being completely different to the trailer. WHY LIONSGATE TRIED TO MASK THE ACTUAL STORY WITH THAT STRANGE TRAILER IS BEYOND ME ! So I took a chance in the hope that what I'd heard about it being a good movie would carry some truth because I can't stomach another battle scene with 20 billion CGI soldiers (yawn yawn) and an invincible lead actor rescuing his bit on the side (or in this case on a wheel) and sure enough, my hunch was right. This is a thinking person's movie, and the producers got it bang on with what violence was portrayed involving Barbarians and Romans who had invaded their lands. If you want lots of ARRGH, OWCHES, BLOOD, and a couple of "OH MY GOD'S, with little thought for content, then this movie is NOT for you. If you savour the English language and want to hear it masterfully spoken, then who better than Peter O'Toole and Edward Fox. They really are out there, however, the surprise in this movie is Romanian actress Nicole Keniheart ( Saint Katherine), who takes the language to another level. Grab this DVD and watch it twice, because Keniheart (although with a seductive foreign accent) speaks with a delicate voice but with scarily prophetic dialogue, to say she is beautiful is an understatement. I found myself going to bed with a somewhat guilty conscience about my own life. The producers have mastered the art of sound production to perfection, along with a great music score. Downside is NOT LONG ENOUGH. Upside is PERFORMANCE and UNIQUENESS. Oh, I now know where the Catherine Wheel comes from.

Luckily I went into this film with low expectations, not because of reviews on IMDb (I never trust amateur reviews), but because I'd never even heard of it before...I love to put an independent film in the DVD player without any anticipation, sit back with a cup of Earl Grey and let the screenplay lift me out of the mediocrity of todays films into a brave new world.This film did exactly that.To be honest, I haven't watched too many Peter O'Toole films, even though everyone raves on about him. I didn't expect anything from him either, but boy did he blow me away with his dialogue. Katherine was exceptional and many of the other big names played nice roles too.Impressive for a very niche Brit production.After watching it today I came straight on here to read reviews from other fans. I've never shared a review online before myself, but after seeing some of the crushingly negative reviews, I felt I needed to share my thoughts to add some balance.Firstly, it is blindingly obvious to me that the 1 star reviews here are by a generation completely spoilt by the cheap wizardry of Hollywood, where stories are created sheerly for profit, history is re-written and every story has the same predictable ending fit for an imbecile....And so, when a film like Decline of an Empire comes along with an unusual style of storytelling (dangerous), an original cast (what were they thinking), with real actors who are famous for something other than their body parts (oh my god), and an ending that leaves you with a sense of spiritual growth (!!!), instead of the predictable happily-ever-after-brain-mushing-gunk, people loose their minds!... They just can't take it! I am too young to reminisce the times of Hitchcock or Orson Welles, but I am well aware that era is truly dead... albeit for a few unique gems that come my way unexpectedly, but I feel for those who do reminisce a truly lost art.Thank you for bringing a sweet taste of originality and depth to my screen, it's rare! Very, very rare...

I very much enjoyed this film. An informative film about Katherine with some excellent performances especially from Peter O'Toole, Joss Ackland and Edward Fox (Emperor Constantine). The choice of scenery was authentic as were the costumes. It starts with Katherine and her family living on a beach when one day some Roman soldiers arrive. This encounter is the catalyst for the rest of her life. Her character as portrayed by the child actor is accurately portrayed by her adult version (played by Nicole Keniheart). Some very strong characters are shown making their mark on the world and affecting many people. The perseverance shown by both Katherine and her brother are truly inspiring. Make sure you go and see this British made film. You will be inspired too.