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Production Year: 2000, 1992 - Action/Adventure, Action & Adventure - Director: Ridley Scott, Rowdy Herrington - 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, James Marshall, Cuba Gooding Jr., Brian Dennehy, Robert Loggia, Ossie Davis, John Heard, Cara Buono, Jon Seda, Debra Stipe more

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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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Maximus fun!
Review of Gladiator (DVD) by B_O_M_B_A

Advantages: Crowe at his best
Disadvantages: None

...films in there own right. Gladiator however is world famous and already has 341 reviews, despite of this I am still going to add my piece; I felt I needed to for such a brilliant piece of work. Gladiator is a film of epic proportions, released in 2000 and directed by Ridley Scott. The film won five Academy awards including best picture and revived the sword and sandal genre, this lead to the releases of films such as 300 and Troy. I have become ... Read review

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21.10.2008
I am Maximus Decimus Meridias!
Review of Gladiator (DVD) by danmclovin

Advantages: Stunning film in every way!
Disadvantages: None!

Gladiator was released in 2000, and directed by accomplished, legendary director Ridley Scott. The Roman epic starred, among others, Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix, Connie Nielsen, and was also Oliver Reed's final movie before his passing. Indeed, Reed actually passed away before completion of the movie, which meant that some of his final scenes in the film were actually made using a double, which was digitally mixed with out-take footage of Reed. ... Read review

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23.08.2008
Gladiator - Are you not entertained!?
Review of Gladiator (DVD) by shamis4

Advantages: Great film, acting and a superb soundtrack!
Disadvantages: None

...who became a gladiator. The gladiator who defied an empire. These are the words that sum this film up and with only seeing these few sentences you are already intrigued about this film and can tell its going to be a great film (that's certainly what i thought). And i was certainly right as this is, and will be for a while, my favourite film. It has also been rated very near the top (if not at the top) in a variety of lists of the top 100 all time ... Read review

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17.07.2008
Another fine myth...
Review of Gladiator (DVD) by steerpyke

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...critique on space exploration. With Gladiator we are on slightly firmer territory. The story is set against a factual period in Roman history. In the last year of the reign of Marcus Aurelius (AD 180) the bulk of the Roman army is campaigning in Germania. In an opening battle scene that will go down in cinema history, Maximus has just completed a stunning victory over the tribes of the region, bringing the last of the barbarians under Roman rule. ... Read review

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24.03.2005
Gladiator: 'I will have my vengeance.......!'
Review of Gladiator (DVD) by pmcds

Advantages: Everything
Disadvantages: Nothing

Gladiator is possibly one of the most quoted, talked about and reviewed films of this millenium. It is no surprise that here on ciao, there are already hundreds reviews written on this one film! But I thought I would put my opinions into the pot for you all to read as well. Gladiator is a 2000 'epic' directed by Ridley Scott and starring Russell Crowe as the Roman General who finds himself more than just down on his luck. It is the winner of 5 ... Read review

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10.03.2008
Maximus entertainment
Review of Gladiator (DVD) by nicanddarrell

Advantages: Amazing scenery and brilliant cast
Disadvantages: Can run too long for some people

...noticed and bought by a gladiator trainer called Proximo, who is played by Oliver Reed, who died before the film was completed. We soon enter the world of a gladiator, and what they must do to merely survive. Maximus is a revelation, and does not seem to fear anything, when in fact all he is trying yo do initially is die so he can be with his family, and this leads to him being an explosive and popular gladiator. The only area of the film ... Read review

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25.09.2002
Death smiles at us all
Review of Gladiator (DVD) by georgie_boy

Advantages: Nice sountrack i suppose
Disadvantages: Spencer Treat Clark

I didn’t like Gladiator Sadly, judging by the 294 opinions, most of which sing its praises, this was probably not a good op to begin with. Oh well. First and foremost, I thought its main problem was its confused style; touted by all to be an epic feature by all, I was surprised to be confronted with an immediate flow of cheap action movie one-liners; ‘on my orders unleash hell’, and a unending collection of horribly over written ... Read review

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10.04.2002
ARE YOU NOT ENTERTAINED?...of course we are!
Review of Gladiator (DVD) by vampiresthirst

Advantages: A great film, great cast and great director
Disadvantages: Only one I can think of and I am not telling

"I am Maximus Decimus Meridius. Father to a murdered son, husband to a murdered wife. And I will have my vengeance; in this life or the next." That extract gives a great insight into how cool this movie was, now I know most people have seen it but it's still worth reviewing just because it wasso awesome when it came back and I want the few who didnt see it to know and the many who did to remember just how great it was and maybe they'll think about ... Read review

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14.05.2007
My name is Maximus and mini mouse
Review of Gladiator (DVD) by Judgee

Advantages: Good action acting and direction
Disadvantages: Baddie with a face like a well smacked ...

...the film! I only recently saw Gladiator on video. All the reviews for the film that I read (am I emphasise “I” ) spewed out nothing but compliments about the film, although I am sure there are probably some bad ones out there somewhere. But being a bit of a sceptic I thought I’d wait and save myself a few pence and a lot of queuing. Something that I now deeply regret, as this is one of those epics, best viewed on the large screen. ... Read review

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24.08.2001
A good film or what
Review of Gladiator (DVD) by garyt84

Advantages: good effects
Disadvantages: a bit too gory for some people

This film starts off quite weirdly, the first time that I saw it I didn’t know what the start of it was about. Then I realised that it was a large battle between the Romans and their enemy. It then goes to the roman base camp where you meet the main character, Maximus (Russell Crowe-Proof of Life), who is a general in the Roman army. The emperor of Rome, Marcus Aurelius (Richard Harris) tells him, that when the emperor dies that he will take ... Read review

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13.12.2001
The Noble Art of Savagery
Review of Gladiator (DVD) by thehud

Advantages: Crowe, the action
Disadvantages: Predictable

...a slave who became a gladiator who dared to defy an emperor, certainly made it much more bankable, just as did the knowledge that this was the last hurrah for Oliver Reed, who died during the making of this epic. It's easy to see why it was so globally popular - it tells the story of a great Roman general, Maximus, who has devoted his life to serving the glory of Rome and his emperor, Marcus Aurelius, played by a pretty frail looking Richard Harris. ... Read review

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27.12.2001
Armoured Personnel Carrier
Review of Gladiator (DVD) by baddog

Advantages: Great fast paced direction. Never slows. Superb fight scenes.
Disadvantages: Two and a half hours is long enough to add more plot, the credits are longer than the film.

...slavers and sold to a gladiator school. The owner of the school is Proximo, played by a truly terrifying Oliver Reed in his last role (he died on set). It was nice to see Ollie in a film big enough for his talent, instead of the dross he’s used to pay the bills over the past few years. Thence to Rome, where Maximus, having risen to the top of his profession in double quick time, is declared the peoples champion and gets to challenge the Emperor ... Read review

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29.05.2001
Gladiator
Review of Gladiator (DVD) by daredevil852

Advantages: Great film, extras
Disadvantages: none

...Ridley Scott (Alien, Blade Runner), Gladiator is the story of Maximus Decimus Meridius (Russell Crowe) who is the general of the Roman Empire, one who controls the respect of the entire army and the people. After a huge battle in Germania, which starts this epic, Maximus is met by Emperor Marcus Aurelious who comes to congratulate Maximus and asks him to become Caesar when the time comes. All well and good, but the Emperor's son, Commodus (Joaquin ... Read review

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21.08.2001
Roman epic
Review of Gladiator (DVD) by Mercury

Advantages: The best film of 2000
Disadvantages: Very few

Gladiator is a return to the Hollywood era of epics such as Spartacus and Ben Hur, the previous emperors of the arena contests, which must now abdicate their thrones as there is a new champion. The only film of recent years that comes close to achieving the same bloody realism of pre-gunpowder battles is Braveheart, a stunning film, which is also bested by the opening scene in this movie. The film is directed by Ridley Scott who, after recent ... Read review

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12.01.2001
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gladiators ready, contenders ready
Review of Gladiator (DVD) by Angelus

Advantages: Absolutely Brilliant
Disadvantages: None at all

...got round to watching that Gladiator DVD his parents lovingly bought him at Christmas. Well, that was me on Tuesday night of this week, sorry I know its hard to forget about DVD's and I didn't forget them honest its just I never had the time. Anyway a quick background to the movie, directed by Ridley Scott and starring Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix & Connie Nielsen with added performances from the likes of the late great Oliver Reed and Derek ... Read review

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08.11.2001
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