Gladiateur

Production Year: 2000 - Action/Adventure - Director: Ridley Scott - Original Language: English - Classification: 15 years and over - Starring:David Schofield, Tomas Arana, Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix, Oliver Reed, Richard Harris, Derek Jacobi, Connie Nielsen

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Ridley Scott (BLADE RUNNER, ALIEN) transports Hollywood to second-century Rome in this rousing historical epic that proudly harkens back to such films as BEN-HUR and SPARTACUS....
more...Russell Crowe plays Maximus, a Roman general who leads the troops in conquering Germania for the empire. When an aging Marcus Aurelius (Richard Harris) tells Maximus that he'd like him to rule Rome once he's gone, a classic confrontation ensues between the brave and charming soldier--who wants to return home to his wife, son, and farm--and the jealous and conniving Commodus (Joaquin Phoenix), the emperor's only son, who is thirsty for power. Bought as a slave by the profiteering Proximo (Oliver Reed, in his last role), Maximus must kill or be killed in the ring, battling to save not only himself but the future of the very empire that he loves and honors. The film features a terrific battle sequence (that recalls the beginning of SAVING PRIVATE RYAN), huge crowd scenes of thousands of people, and even a little romance, albeit mostly taboo. The impeccably choreographed gladiator scenes are violent yet thrilling, flashing by like lightning. GLADIATOR is a glorious spectacle filled with heart and soul.

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A review by shukkler on Gladiator DVD
February 21st, 2008

Author's product rating: Gladiator DVD - rated by shukkler

Did you enjoy it?	Liked it
Story	Good
Characters / Performances	Outstanding
Special Effects	Standard
Soundtrack	Average

Advantages:	scene d'action réel
Disadvantages:	durée, trop court .

Recommend to potential buyers:

yes

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J'ai vraiment aimé ce film, dans le genre héro mitique, c'est vraiment bien fait. c'est un tres bon film d'action qui est bien monté. ils ont réussis a introduire quelques scenes d'amour ou avec plus d'émotion sans pour autant enlever l'authenticité de l'action. le film nous fait découvrir une époque mithyque plus ou moins déja projeter a l'écran. Russel Crow fait preuve de beaucoup de talent dans ce film. tout au long du film on arrive a bien l'apprécier et meme etre triste avec la fin. Personnelement, je ne me fatigue jamis de le réécouter. Les scenes de combats a l'épée son tres bien réussis et les corégraphie des combats ont vraiment été bien pensées. les combats ne sont que plus réalistes et l'histoire a un air de vrai. on croirait vraiment que l'histoire c'est déja passer a l'époque du film.

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How does it compare to similar films?	Good
How does it compare to others by the same director?	Not applicable
Value for Money	Good
What format are you reviewing?	Film only