The original Spartacus release was a waxfest. All the detail was DNR'd away. Thankfully, they're releasing the new restoration performed by Robert Harris in October:
http://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=259470
I've put my Blu-ray purchases on hold for the most part since 4K is imminent, but I might make an exception in this case to complete my Kubrick collection.