Gladiator (2000)

Posted : 1 year, 2 months ago at Aug 17 5:43

''My name is Maximus Decimus Meridius, commander of the Armies of the North, General of the Felix Legions, loyal servant to the true emperor, Marcus Aurelius. Father to a murdered son, husband to a murdered wife. And I will have my vengeance, in this life or the next.'' When a Roman general is betrayed and his family murdered by a corrupt prince, he comes to Rome as a gladiator to seek revenge. Russell Crowe: Maximus Joaquin Phoenix: Commodus Epic, dramatic, heart-wrenching, action packed and dramatic. Ridley Scott's roman historical masterpiece, forget the still good but flawed kingdom of heaven this is the one to watch. Russel Crowe gives his best performance of his career. The late Richard Harris and Oliver Reed give high performances and a quality that shines timele...Read more

Rating : 10/10

Posted : 1 year, 7 months ago at Mar 29 0:35

Blood, guts, politics, romance, and conspiracy is all in Gladiator and makes for an awesome movie. Russell Crowe portrays Maximus Decimus Meridius, a general in the Roman army and is loved by Emperor Marcus Aurelius who promises him that when he dies Maximus would become the next Emperor. But the Emperor's son Commodus, played by Joaquin Phoenix, finds out and murders his father before he is able to announce Maximus' to succeed and becomes the new Emperor. Commodus then tries to kills Maximus but he escapes only to find he son and wife killed. He is picked up by slave traders and is forced to become a gladiator and leads him the rest of the movie to getting his revenge with Commodus. The acting in Gladiator is exceptional as everyone is perfect fit for their characters. Crowe is ste...Read more

Rating : 10/10

Posted : 1 year, 7 months ago at Mar 28 16:02

gladitor has to be my altime favourite film it has the action the drama and the best story line ever making it my favourite movie and an excellent movie to watch

Rating : 10/10

Posted : 1 year, 8 months ago at Feb 18 8:50

Russel Crowe steals the show as gladiatorial legend Maximus in this epic film documenting the fall and rise of a once revered Roman General. Loved by the ageing Emperor, Maximus is chosen to succeed him as the Holy Roman Emperor at the expense of his own son, a decision that causes a power struggle between heir and general and results in the execution of Maximus' family. Trained from then on as a Gladiator, Maximus' only desire is to rise through the ranks and face the man who took everything from him. After many memorable arena bouts and a scuppered escape attempt which claims the lives of many of his gladiator friends, Maximus gets his chance to fight the emperor after winning over the Roman people in the colosseum. Despite being mortally wounded before the fight by the emperor, Ma...Read more

Rating : 8/10

Posted : 2 years ago at Nov 3 20:38

One of the most amazing movies ever. That's it, this movie is just brilliant. It took me a while to actually watch the whole thing, but I am so glad I did. Luckily this was so successful that many people have already seen this, and most of them have given this a great rating. It probably deserves 5 stars, but for not I think I'll give it 4.5. But If I watch it again I'm certain that I'll make my rating higher. Just the atmosphere that this movie creates is unreal; the fighting scenes are spectacular and the more serious scenes are acted brilliantly. And I have Russell Crowe to thank for that, he truly is amazing. And Joaquin Phoenix was the perfect villain, I can't imagine anyone playing the role better than he did. The ending is beautiful in itself, this is definitely one of Ridl...Read more

Rating : 9/10

Posted : 2 years, 1 month ago at Oct 8 13:44

this is solid hollywood entertainment, but nothing more.


Rating : 6/10

Posted : 2 years, 2 months ago at Aug 27 12:29

I thought Gladiator was everything a movie should be !! It was refreshing to see such a well done film without the need for cursing or sex. I am surprised at the "R" rating, in that the battle scenes were very tastefully done and the filming did not, as a general rule, focus in on any gore.There is a little bit of the Prince of Egypt in the beginning of the story. A father/leader (Caesar/Pharaoh), two sons, one natural and one adopted, with the future of the nation (Rome/Egypt) at stake. And like the Biblical Esau and Jacob story, one 'brother' steals the father's blessing.In this film evil comes in many forms The brutal war at the beginning, the Emperor of Rome, and the tiger. In myth the chaos monster must be overcome. Maximus' victory over the tigers assures his place as ultimate victor...Read more

Rating : 9/10

Posted : 2 years, 2 months ago at Aug 17 21:50

"My name is Maximus Decimus Meridius, commander of the Armies of the North, General of the Felix Legions, loyal servant to the true emperor, Marcus Aurelius. Father to a murdered son, husband to a murdered wife. And I will have my vengeance, in this life or the next."... When Russell Crowe takes off this helmet and reveals who he is, and says those lines, i get chills down my back everytime. I love this movie and every scene in it. I don't know how else to say it. lol From the very start, when we're shown a roman legion assaulting the barbarians in the woods, and the flame-catapult launch one after the other, followed by a barrage of arrows, and finally cavalry charging thru the woods, I knew this film was gonna be a favorite of mine. So many memorable scenes, powerful lines,...Read more

Rating : 10/10

Posted : 3 years ago at Nov 7 15:27

Up there with the Godfather and Goodfellas.

Rating : 10/10