Mark Antony's Fall (Rome) - James Purefoy

[MrsPurefoy]

so sad.... :(

[mybluecat1]

James Purefoy = the ultimate Mark Antony on screen. He simply outclassed Burton.

[villea1979]

just love it, james is amazing and i love the music you chose for you video! well done :)

[EdNortonisMineLol]

*sigh* Such a gorgeous man ;)

[CrazyBellatrixify]

:'((((((

[Standuble]

Since watching this show I've always been curious, historically did Marcus Antonius "go native" when in Egypt as much as he did in this series? In my view in this he essentially became an opium addicted gigolo and I was wondering whether or not he remained more of his Roman culture and beliefs? I know it was a pretext for Octavian to go to war with him and he did want to divide the empire amongst his children after death but how true was the whole Egypt storyline of Antony's fall?

[Saiaton]

@Standuble Very likely. He was distrusted as a lecherous drunk with too little control over his temper and his brothers were worse. Even here, Octavian's seductress Cleopatra propaganda repeats. She was strong, intelligent and believed in her divine mandate as Pharoah to protect Egypt that none of her ancestors had given a damn about. As she saw, Antony was best Roman bet and once he defeated Octavian, either Egypt was a safe independent ally or Alexandria ruled the savages in Europe

[Standuble]

@Saiaton I see thanks :) Before watching Rome I had perceived Antony as merely a bit of a fish out of water, a Roman soldier who got too close to a foreign queen. When watching Rome I was pleasantly surprised by the whole situation.

Cleopatra was extremely clever thats true. However even a short-sighted leader would think to be on good terms with a power which had enormously grown within only a few years, but only Cleo saw a way to make it so Rome would want her country to stay independent!

[MICHELLEGIBBONSx]

Ah, so depressing.

[skaloon]

that's a real man

[mysticdark1]

he broke so beautifully

[seb2455]

This is probably the best characther in the Rome series him and ciaran hinds as caesar are very close imo

[Bunzypoo]

I need to lick him clean before I die. That would be my last wish. lol

[guitarcapo]

Very Brando

[Windspirit]

Maybe one of the greatest and best conceived characters in TV history... ever... BRILLIANTLY portrayed by James Purefoy. BRILLIANTLY.

Magnificent tribute.

[jegspillerpiano]

@Windspirit yep. it seems like no critics could see this, and all the other good performances. it went above their heads, the viewing public and mainstream critics are too shallow-minded

[Windspirit]

@jegspillerpiano : Rome was very critically acclaimed. The reason they had to shut it off was budget constraints. I guess whatever praise or financial success the series had could never make up for the budget and production losses. And when you take a look at how gorgeous the show looks and is, it's kind of understandable.

[jegspillerpiano]

@Windspirit critically acclaimed where? Thge intellectual newspapers said some good things about it, but only in the details, their conclusion seemed to be 'it was trying to be too many things to too many people, and it did not add up to the sum of it parts'. As for the mainstream media - and i can give an example, the 'newsnight review' show in the UK - they simply hated it. For what it's worth, the Italians also said it "was not the Rome they recognize". Personally I think they're all wrong

[Alexcare99]

James Purefoy was acting superb as Mark Antony.

[krixtaker]

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[cristaker]

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[grazzi67]

excellent actor. He was supposed to be the new 007. Cheers to James Purefoy. I hope I will see him in new movies. Not neccesarely "holywooood.."

[chebeno5]

anyone can send pics of his tatto??

[alexanderwotl]

Mark Antony (James Purefoy) was the best character in the series. Great, simply great.

[Windspirit]

@alexanderwotl : I agree. They're all tragic heroes in their way, but Purefoy's Antony was the one that pulled it off best.

[grazzi67]

@alexanderwotl

simply...the truth. ;)

[AlienNationOAP]

Based on what I've seen from the images of old Roman coins with Mark Antony, I'm guessing the real Antony looked more rugged & masculine than James Purefoy.  James Purefoy did a great job acting though. I love this series

[mybluecat1]

@AlienNationOAP If you do not think that James Purefoy looks "rugged and masculine", you need glasses.

[jedjedi08]

Fabulous video! Rome was excellent and James Purefoy was just perfect as Mark Antony. Great music too!

[f11R2]

the story is very wrong in this show because mark antonius went to egypt because he loved cleopatra, not because octavian kicked him out of rome.

he left rome leaving octavia with 2 children and octavian wanted mark to be back from egypt, but he loved cleopatra

[SchoolSarge]

@f11R2 I think at least they got the "loved Cleopatra" bit right in this series, which was probably the most important part.

Those two were heaps of fun in the limited time we saw them on screen. Probably my favourite coupling in the series, but I doubt many people will agree with me there :)

[Windspirit]

ANTONY.

[chirachi]

I admire Mark Antony very much, I've always adored him and thought him one of the most interesting of every man of importance during the fall of the Roman Empire. Also loved James Purefoy in his acting, he nailed Mark Antony's personality very well. Much credit to James Purefoy.

The video is very, very well done, the music suits the theme very well. An outstanding video that will haunt me.

Respect and Regard, thank you for making this!

[ImperialGuard9001]

@chirachi You mean the fall of Roman Republic and yes he is quite interesiting character I agree with you when in that and in series I would say he was better than Octavian XD

[grazzi67]

@chirachi

Marcus Antonius was ..not to be admired. But James Purefoy was at his best! Roman empire was not at its fall during those times-the transition from republic to dictatorship- it was just the beginning. Roman empire got its peak during the emperor Traianus (110 ad) A little history books will help beside the tv.. thanks

[MrChug]

@grazzi67 If anyone hasn't told you...it's a show. And you're a jackass. Chances are you already knew that.

[Alexandros1294]

@grazzi67 Even Antony could be admired with some of the things he did. He was an Ancient badass. He wasn't a bad general either.

[fatheadblack]

The best series on TV ever! More of this please!

[CarlaLR74]

Hottest man ever..

[Gonzoidz]

Antony was a great soldier. Purefoy did a remarkable job.

[eldar600]

I like the way the actor played Antony and how he was presented in movie ! Just magnificient !!

[yogd4life]

yeah the whole show was incredible...mark antony and lucius vorenus were my favorite characters...titus pullo also. Total badass the 3 of them.. 13!!!!

[Humbug26]

This clipis well done! villian though Antony maybe, he is still an outstanding roman!!

[PragRad]

Antony was an outstanding Roman with a few flaws. Always remember that it was in Octavian's interest to rewrite history and make Antony the villarn. I think it does speak volumes that Caesar's other great nephews, one was Lucius Pinarius, fought with Antony until he went into a depression after Actium.

[agnethe23]

he is wonderful

[Leslie2930]

What a magnificent actor he is!!

[Michaelios]

The name of song is Serenata by Immediate Music

[CJ111DS]

OK. But who is execute this music?

[Jeromeeugenemorrow]

Please tell me exactly the title and the group of this song???

[HarbingerRomanus]

Serenata - Immediate Music

[CJ111DS]

What the song of this video is called?

[keirs12]

look at video info

[pleasuremuffin]

Very well done show. They portrayed Antony as such an abosolute douche bag but actually managed to make me feel sorry for him when Cleopatra died.

[91169420]

I know that "Sernata" does this song, but does anybody know what the song in this video is called or what it's from?!? PLEASE

[HarbingerRomanus]

Immediate Music does the song, Serenata is the title of the song

[Zacherl19]

the Cleopatra in this movie is so ugly !

great performance of Mark Anthony, he mustn't miss in this series!

[beepandbop]

Cleopatra was one of those girls whom you know wouldn't be beautiful, or seen as such, but you couldn't help yourself anyway.

[tritop]

I loved "Rome" because of Pullo and Vorenus; at the end of the series I realized that I had to watch it all again because of ......J. Purefoy. His play is

somehow engaging; there's a certain magic

[Chokula99]

Purefoy is the Best Mark Anthony of all Time. they used to say Mark Anthony was the Image of Dionisus. Purefoy matches the spirit of the whole Idea.

[DorulCalator]

Best Mark Anthony ever!!!!!!!!!

[Bebbe88]

Never saw that part when he is dressed as an Egyptian and acting all crazy. Which episode in Season 2?

[Xboxgamer242]

ya 2nd season. the last 2 or 3 episodes i believe

[IaraGhost]

loved it

happy b day james!!!!

[Jeffanos]

I really like the way he acts in Rome so arogant and the same time so charming

[xxaznbloodflipxx]

james is one hell of a mofo.. good look ass..

[RlrbladeMan07]

In the golden oldie days of movies, James Purefoy would be movie star in the mold of Bill Holden, Greg Peck and others...handsome, rugged, he could do action, war, western, romance. Alas it is all scattershot these days. I liked him in Rome a lot. Very fine actor

[IndefinateOutcomes]

Lucious such a stoic person while Antony falls in the life a debauchery at the end shame the battle of atium didn't turn out the other way but than again octavian made one of the best caesars.

[edthewise]

Why would such an excellent commander on the field chose a naval battle to settle the question of dominance in the roman world? That one I will never understand.

[DuxCorvan]

The Ptolemaics had a powerful navy. Antony had but few legions loyal to him, and Cleopatra's Hellenistic mostly mercenary troops were exhausted after years of civil wars and were not a match for Octavian's legions. In fact, they could have won at Actium, if not for a series of disastrous decisions.

[ScorpionXIII]

actually, it was mostly disease that doomed Antony at actium. He lost so many men to disease that he could not fully man his ships, which were of the much larger Deceres and quinquiereme class. Octavian had mostly smaller, faster triremes, which then out manuvered the larger, undermanned ships with ease.

[Megl95]

This movie was way off antony doesnt die and Brutus doesnt do that in the battle he kills himself this movie doesnt even have antonys speech.

[thrawnian]

It isn't even a movie.

Like, duh.

[thrawnian]

Anyhow, the way Brutus just throws himself to death might be considered a pretty sweet adaptation. That's like killing oneself.

[ladyastaroth666]

Great video! But... The actress who plays Cleopatra is Indira Varma... Anyway... Purefoy... What an incredible man, no words.

[Rajban84]

No it's not. Indira Varma played Niobe, Vorenus wife.

[dkupke]

This was great because he portrays Antony as both a good and bad kind of person. He's tough, honorable, passionate, but he's also a bit sick and sadistic, and at times even bloodthirsty. For me the best part about this series was the sets and costumes-about the closest I have ever seen anything come to what I picture Rome really looking like.

[ritaaa971]

he should have been the next 007...

;)

[don1schon]

agree with u

[Biscom]

@ritaaa971 Yes he should have. I totally agree with you.

[suekimforever]

LOVE james Purefoy:)

god damnnn what a actor haha

[philsing69]

I just enjoy good stories ! And one must admit this is one of our worlds best!Good video compilation of course ,(Must add that!)

[Suppressingfire]

"pls sir, i must p-p-protest" lol

[Suppressingfire]

Mark Anthony (James Purefoy) is my fav character in Rome apart from Vorenus (Kevin McKidd) & Pullo (Ray Stevenson), He's Brave, Stubborn, Sarcastic & funny too.

[NellBrent]

These comments are interesting! I study history and though I do look at Rome differently because of it, I just enjoy the series for what it's mostly meant for, which is entertainment. It's a beautiful, beautiful series. My favourite, possibly ever.

James Purefoy was pure genius as Marc Anthony. He's a talented actor, and he gave Anthony the passion and intensity necessary to make him interesting and fitting to his actions.

[philsing69]

Its nice to learn you like the powerful character of "Mark Anthony" I certanly do not blame you , and would highly suggest this to all hedonists ,(or potential ones ) in the pursuit of a "corrubtable kingdom!" But To follow history , all must be considered! Stay away lad just yet from ROMANUS EMPORIUS . Seek the greeks 1st ,then all will follow.......

[gentlemanimal]

Rome was a magnificent series but James Purefoy is a bit of a twat. I wouldn't cast him in my toilet.

[gentlemanimal]

What I mean is, I didn't believe him for a second. He over baked every line and gesture. The rest of the cast particularly Polly Walker (Atia), Lindsay Duncan (Servila), Ciarán Hinds (Julius Caeser) and Tobias Menzies (Brutus) were awesome.

[Dillestman]

Who Antony?! No. Marc Antony was known as this passionate man, with passionate expression, emotion and love in his voice. That's why the director wanted him to deliver his apperance like that.

[Quenya7]

Thank you..great song..great actor... ;)

[Nightmonkey17]

Augustus pawned that fool.

[davithorn]

which is the name of the song??

[edthewise]

serenata from spider man 3 soundtrack

[edthewise]

i notice as a student of roman history that when commanders lost a conflict they would better take their lives than to surrender but as the centuries move on they no longer use the practice of suicide and either flee or are taken.

[Rythem4ever01]

I suppose it would have been better to die a commander than have an uncertain future death as maybe something less, and then there is honor, to die with your men, because maybe you feel responsible. The same way a captain goes down with his ship.

[Dillestman]

That is so true.

[MartinoLongaretti]

anthony great leader and general but he had really close mind. Why Caesar put him into Rome becous Anthony was iritated man and simply he made caesar angry.But Augustus best candidat for imperator of Rome he pushed Rome into new better era

[Dillestman]

Poor Antony. Just another great Roman. Forced into the vile game of politics. And he never made a good one either. He was meant to keep killing Gauls. To one of Rome's greatest generals.

[Dillestman]

Cleopatra was dysfunctional scum. Antony he was big, he was physical, good looking, he was fearless, a superb general and had the potential to do so much and he did. And now in the eyes of the Post Mortal Antony he wasn't remembered for all of his military campaigns in Gaul or helping Octavian rise to power (although he tried to stiffle him too) he was remembered as this fool who abandoned his troops and lost everything at Actium because he choose to follow his heart. That coward Cleopatra.

[buddmar]

I disagree. The traditional story of Cleopatra was just Roman propaganda. We must not forget that she was an intellectual who spoke 9 languages; studied astronomy, mathematics, philosophy, etc. She elevated her bankrupt and decaying kingdom into a world superpower. She was a brilliant stateswomen and politician. The old myth that she fled Actium was just more Roman propaganda. Unfortunately as great a general Antony was, he did have shortcomings and became addicted to luxury and self indulgence.

[Dillestman]

She was intelligent and a great politician. But no, no! She was a dysfunctional woman. She had sex with her brother. And a superpower I would say not. The only way her country survived was by the assistance and generosity of Caesar and Rome. And if you watch the show and see these historians talk on the commentaries of the DVD they acknowledge that she did indeed flee Actium. Antony was the better general and probably could've won if it hadn't been for her.

[buddmar]

Well, we can certainly agree Cleopatra came from a dysfunctional family ... perhaps the most dysfunctional family in recorded history! Did she have sex with her brother - royal incest was the norm in Egypt - probably not. I have extrapolated what I know from reading a dozen biographies, those by Lucy Hughes-Hallett and Michael Grant come to mind. Was Cleopatra ambitious, ruthless, scheming ... yes! But she was attempting to elevate her kingdom and dynasty - via a high stakes gamble.

[Dillestman]

And Antony was always self indulgent. From the beginning. But that's not what brought him down. He was just being destroyed by the life and culture of Egypt and Cleopatra. He lost because he choose his heart over his men and you see that in the last episode that he was really regretting it. And how great was Cleopatra if she abandoned Antony to live and then it was all for nothing? At least Antony died by his own sword, and didn't have some slave do it.

[tachikoma747]

Cleopatra wasn't as much of the problem as Antony. He had a reputation as a drunken womanizer who liked to dress up as Hercules. When Octavian busted into the Temple of Vesta and read Antony's will that left the unconquered Persian Empire to he and Cleopatra's kids and bestowed great honors upon Egypt and Cleopatra, the Roman people were furious

[Dillestman]

Yes I'll admit Antony was notorious for having this reckless streak. But that's the point. A guy like him was never meant to govern Egypt or be any kind of politician for that matter. He was meant to be cracking Gallic heads with a sword, and quelling riots and revolts with his soldiers. Because that's how he acted like a rowdy, drunken, adulterating soldier. That's where he should've been. Not meet some crazy woman, fall in love, and die for it.

[crawhip2]

say... what relation was Octavian to Julius Caesar?

[Dillestman]

He was his grand-nephew.

[IrishEyez01]

aside from politics - this role was meant for James Purefoy

[xilpix]

What the people remembered of Marcus Antonius Cretus?

He was a skilled general, a brave warrior, an elegant orator, but all the people remember him only as a handsome viril man.

[xilpix]

In every way, Gaius Cesar Octavianus was a genius, nobody would have been able to stop him to realize his plans.

he was also was very beautiful with blond hairs and clear eyes, he seemed an angel and he also used his look to fascinate the people.

[cleogurl12]

Marc Antony has been unfairly vilified by historians who form opinions based on Augustan propaganda--of course Antony is going to come off as an incompetent drunkard and lunk-head!

[funkyfru]

Very true. Just like the Roman propaganda that made Cleopatra out to be some kind of whore, when really she seems to have had only two lovers in her whole life: Caesar and Antony.

[AlexanderDiArmani]

when u have a lover as Caeser and a son from him you do not want to have another lover.. she was a whore

[mafiabrett]

To me, Mark Antony should of won the final civil war of the Republic... He was far greater than Octavian who was a coward, always had his Agrippa do everything for him. Agrippa should of been first Emperor not Octavian.

[AlexanderDiArmani]

Gaius Julius Caesar Octavianus was a greates.

"Augustus' reign laid the foundations of a regime that lasted hundreds of years until the ultimate decline of the Roman Empire. Both his borrowed surname, Caesar, and his title Augustus became the permanent titles of the rulers of Roman Empire for fourteen centuries after his death, in use both at Old Rome and New Rome. In many languages, caesar became the word for emperor, as in the German Kaiser and in the Bulgarian and subsequently Russian Tsar."

[d89gr]

This show portrayed Augustus as a coward. In realisty he was ruthless as Octavius, but once he became Augustus he changed the Roman Empire into something far greater than it had ever been before and his legacy lasted until the very end of the Roman Empire itself. We will never know what Mark Anthony would have done, but I think it VERY VERY unlikely he would have done better. But both as well as Ceaser are all inspirational!

[Dillestman]

True that. But Antony did many great things for Rome. Caesar could have never successfully conquered Gaul with out Antony. And Octavian could've never defeated Brutus with out Antony's help. Caesar and Augustus were the better men, but Antony did some great things for all it was worth.

[xxxJeahxxx]

james purefoy is incredibly sexy, but that is not why i loved him as antony.

he just captured everything so perfectly, specifically antony's behaviour towards the end of his life. the frustration and the sorrow... this video really made me cry, i'm not even lying. his performance was just amazing.

i applaud he and lyndsey marshall for being everything i hoped for in antony and cleopatra.

[pepablanch]

James Purefoy super sexy! he is hot

[avodofonseca1]

The last days of Mark Anthony, one of the greatest men of Republic. perfect performance!

[theblobhimself]

wait nvr mind people i found it

[theblobhimself]

oh and does anyone know the actual title to this song i cant find it anywhere

[theblobhimself]

ya james was perfect as mark antony it sucks that he had to die personally i would have rather had octavian die since he was such a dick and antony win in the end

[MetaphorInVain]

James Purfoy made the second season of rome perfect.

[histatimaniples]

damn great actor he was perfect for mark antoni can't say the same for the guys they got for augustus

[d89gr]

They ruined Agustus completely, made him out to be a coward when he was actually an amazing part of history. Whether people like it or not, all great men are ruthless, otherswise they wouldn't have had that drive to succeed would they?

[cleogurl12]

Augustus was the more cerebral--not much of a man of action. He let Agrippa and later Gemanicus, do the physical side of maintaining and expanding the empire. Augustus was a wily politician, unlike Antony, who embraced the Dionysus cult of excess and was a supremely competent general who happened to place his trust in fey allies (e.g. Titus and Dallius). Who knows what would have happened had Antony never met Cleopatra? Or even if he and Cleopatra had triumphed at Actium?

[xilpix]

He had in his veins the blood of the juliis, but that of the Antoniis was prevailing. All the Antoniis were impetuos, superficials and lustfuls, for this Cesar did not choose him as his heir but the young Octavian. His fate was signed.

[Dillestman]

Yes Caesar knew from the moment he asked Octavian for advice in his empire that he would be the one to carry out his work once he died. Caesar did not choose him as heir on a whim.

[seanettlesoup]

I suppose "great" is a matter of negligible opinion, eh? Thomas Jefferson, George Washington, Ludwig von Mises--- these were great men.

[Dillestman]

Well they did make him seem evil. But truth be told. Augustus was more of a thinker, than a general. And Antony a general than a thinker. Antony could have won, if that Gypo Cunt hadn't cost him everything at Actium. But you're right Augustus was made to be this heartless monster and every great leader before and after him mustn't let their own feelings get in the way but use good judgment which is what he did, and which eventually lead to Antony destruction.

[starkitten1]

Good Lord, this woman gets paid to kiss and pretend to fornicate with James Purefoy?! I'd pay! He's divine.

[Jolene8]

I love him when he's dirty and mean! Am I sick?... No, I'm just a girl....

[gigantasaur]

TASTY!!!!

....the music i mean..... :P

[QueenoftheCovenant]

smexy smexy man! nice video

[Scarlett4Zanzibar]

Addendum ... I wish I could find a video of the entire scene of him getting bathed in the courtyard! This was a reminder and a tease! Thanks again! He is just beautiful. Yum! ;)

[Scarlett4Zanzibar]

OMYGAWD he is SO sexy ... SSSSSSSSSSssssssss!

Thanks for posting this!

[fenix518]

WOW!verry HOT Mark Antony! ;-)

I love the song!

[missnazstyle]

ooh whoa whoa whoa whoooaa!!

[PhillAlexandros]

He played the best Marc Antony I have ever seen! F**ing HOT!!! Crazy, Drunk..Angry...oh yeah...nice stuff.

[lizardtown]

I want to see a video highlighting Mark Anthony before Cleopatra, it's just as moving.

[nevilyasha]

serenata by?

[1sneznypterodaktyl]

no ebac jak ...hmmmm :))

[mexelle]

Very nice video! I love the song choice, it's very appropriate! He was fantastic as Marc Antony!

Great job on the video <3333

[jnymph]

Great job on this vid... captures the Antony story perfectly. James completely owns the role of Antony.

[sharona666]

James Purefoy made Mark Antony real! He's such a dreamy, guy! I am so in lust.

[darkangel734]

OMG He is so HOT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[handsomeprince]

what song is that and where i can find it??please help!thnx

[handsomeprince]

what music is this??and where i can find it??please!!

thnx!

[bigassballsyes]

The only reason? easy tiger ha ha, The cast was superb and yes his character was great

[melliemcb]

This man is amazingly hot. He was the ONLY reason I watched EVERY episode of Rome!! Toby Stephens, Rupert Penry-Jones, James Purefoy... I say again.. What do they put in the water over there to make men this AMAZING??

[ninuchi]

SO HOT

[picusik]

Great

[musiclover169]

i've never seen rome but this is a very good video

[chellyboo]

YAY!!!! This is a good music vid. I <3 James and Marc.

[khamarupa]

Absolutely EXCELLENT!!! :D