The Most Epic Battles

From the gladiator fights in the coliseum to the epic end between Maximus and Commodus Gladiator perfects the intensity with every scene. Every wielded weapon, each bout of exhaustion the gladiator feels, and every ounce of determination is both real as it is amazing. Russell Crowe directed by Ridley Scott is easily the most convincing warrior in film history.

Again directed by Ridley Scott Kingdom of Heaven mixes glorious cinematography with the darkness and raw grit of medieval warfare.

Braveheart shows us the desperate and violent determination these men faced in the battle for their freedom.

A seaside battle between a corrupt kingdom and Robin Hood's honest intentions for the people of Nottingham climaxes the film epically.

The final battle in Rohan shows the will and determination of mankind as they are over run and impossibly defending their city against Sauron's evil creatures.

Aragorn, the returned king, defends the race of men against Sauron and his wraiths. It epically concludes the trilogy with one of the most visually amazing war scenes to ever be captured on film.

Majestic visual effects and stunning landscapes 300 explores a journey of 300 men fighting against tyranny.

One of the best lightsaber fights in the Star Wars series comes ton screen when Darth Maul meets Obi-Wan and Qui-Gon as Jedi battles Sith.

Anakin, newly turned to the darkside and forcefully unrepentant, comes face to face with his master Obi-Wan. His need for vengeance seemingly overpowers any good the force provides.

The epic mini series is filled with constant battles between the Japanese and American soldiers. It shows the difficulties of being practically stranded on an island where war is your only escape from the possible illnesses of the surrounding jungle and the brutality of warfare of the era.

One of the few battles in the series, the siege of Boulogne is both epic as it is captivating. Henry VIII is both ruthless and insane in his war tactics, seeming to look for the most impossible and bloodiest ways to win.

The first season of Rome was epic and tragically laden with the despair and loss of Roman soldiers. It never ceased to provide realistic violence and tremendous effects.

In a fight for his own soul Peter Parker must risk everything. The Sandman and Venom seek to deter him and in the last battle we all are left to wonder if Spiderman will indeed prevail.

On a forbidden quest save his niece Priest goes up against what he never knew existed while struggling with his own faith and his allegiance to a church he has lost faith in.

The epic war between vampires and lycans unfold as the heroine Selene goes on a path of discovering the secrets of her own past. Amazing effects and brilliant fights highlight this Gothic film.