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Gladiator

Name: Gladiator
Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama, History
Released: May 5, 2000
Duration: 155 min
Rating: 67
Cast: Connie Nielsen, Joaquin Phoenix, Russell Crowe

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GLADIATOR

Movie Details & Credits

DreamWorks Distribution | Release Date: May 5, 2000 | R

Starring: Connie Nielsen, Joaquin Phoenix, Russell Crowe

Summary: Before Maximus (Crowe), the heroic Roman General, can honor the wishes of his dying emperor Marcus Aurelius (Harris) by assuming the emperor's role, the emperor's cruel and corrupt son Commodus (Phoenix) orders the execution of Maximus and his family. Escaping death, Maximus assumes the life of an anonymous gladiator, fighting his way backBefore Maximus (Crowe), the heroic Roman General, can honor the wishes of his dying emperor Marcus Aurelius (Harris) by assuming the emperor's role, the emperor's cruel and corrupt son Commodus (Phoenix) orders the execution of Maximus and his family. Escaping death, Maximus assumes the life of an anonymous gladiator, fighting his way back to the Roman Colosseum where he seeks revenge and a return to justice for Rome.… Expand

Director: Ridley Scott

Genre(s): Action, Adventure, Drama, History

Rating: R

Runtime: 155 min

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1	#1 Most Discussed Movie of 2000
3	#3 Most Shared Movie of 2000

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Philadelphia Inquirer Desmond Ryan

It's a stunning Roman triumph.

Seattle Post-Intelligencer William Arnold

It lives up to the hype. Gladiator has its creaky moments, but it delivers a particular kind of visceral historical spectacle that movie audiences haven't seen in decades. Read full review

ReelViews James Berardinelli

Gladiator is designed not just to entertain, but to enthrall. It draws audiences in and immerses them in a reality that is not their own. A boisterous reaction is expected every time the protagonist defies the odds and wins a conflict, or changes the tide of battle in his favor. This is filmmaking on a grand scale. Read full review

The A.V. Club Keith Phipps

In the end, Gladiator is overdrawn and too insubstantial for its own good, just like the old days, but it satisfies as entertainment on a grand scale. Read full review

TNT RoughCut J. Rentilly

What elevates Gladiator to the near-greatness it occasionally achieves is the performance of Russell Crowe as Maximus.

Chicago Reader Jonathan Rosenbaum

The script by producer David Franzoni, John Logan, and William Nicholson is serviceable but not exactly inspired. Read full review

Stephen Hunter

Friends, Washingtonians, countrymen, I come not to praise Gladiator but to bury it. Read full review

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jakep

Dec 24, 2009

The best movie i have ever seen (and I am a film critic). It is an inspiring, mesmerizing, beautiful, action packed flick. It is about strength, honor, courage betratal, ruthlessness, survival, and even incest! This is the type of movie thatll motivate you to fight for what you live for The best movie i have ever seen (and I am a film critic). It is an inspiring, mesmerizing, beautiful, action packed flick. It is about strength, honor, courage betratal, ruthlessness, survival, and even incest! This is the type of movie thatll motivate you to fight for what you live for because as gladiator said it best "what we do in life, echoes in eternity".… Expand

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PatrykR.

Oct 1, 2009

This is, in my honest opinion, this is the best move of all time. I watched it again today, and this was the first movie that really hit me. It is amazingly beautiful, in my opinion maybe even better than some movies that are being recently made. The fighting scenes are spectacular, and This is, in my honest opinion, this is the best move of all time. I watched it again today, and this was the first movie that really hit me. It is amazingly beautiful, in my opinion maybe even better than some movies that are being recently made. The fighting scenes are spectacular, and left me utterly speechless. The critics are 100% wrong, this movie does not deserve a 64, it deserves a 94. A great story line, I cried at the end.… Expand

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moviekretik

Oct 31, 2011

"Gladiator" definitely is a classic-modern epic film as it combines a simple, but moving, story with beautiful scenery, filming, direction and score â

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mjose797

Nov 9, 2015

Ridley Scott redefines the whole roman movie persona when he directs his movie “Gladiator”. He clearly knows how to make the viewer feel like he/she is in a different place, time, and reality. The movie follows Maximus, a Roman General, through his journey from a profound General to a measlyRidley Scott redefines the whole roman movie persona when he directs his movie “Gladiator”. He clearly knows how to make the viewer feel like he/she is in a different place, time, and reality. The movie follows Maximus, a Roman General, through his journey from a profound General to a measly gladiator. Russell Crowe portraits Maximus as a glorious Roman general and beloved father/husband. He fits the role pretty good physically and verbally. “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.” Russell Crowe portraits a Roman General as or even better than Gerard Butler (Leonidas) from the movie “300”. Overall this is an exciting movie to see because it’s full of action and the scenery is good. The movie is pretty lengthy at 2 hours and thirty-five minutes but that time will pass by fairly quickly due to the action pact, violence and romantic scenes.… Expand

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claudiuanophel

Feb 23, 2014

The virtue and the rye, the leitmotivs of this beautiful piece of art. A man fighting for an idea, not for revenge, but for honor, for the glory of the empire. A man that throughout his veins flows the genuine royal blood, despite the fact he is from a provence conquered by Romans. BetrayedThe virtue and the rye, the leitmotivs of this beautiful piece of art. A man fighting for an idea, not for revenge, but for honor, for the glory of the empire. A man that throughout his veins flows the genuine royal blood, despite the fact he is from a provence conquered by Romans. Betrayed by the state he fought for, the true gladiator reborn from it's own ashes unleashes the warrior led by courage, wisdom, justice and temperance. A story of everyday life, in which every noble goal must succeed.… Expand

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thereader

Aug 10, 2018

One of the greatest epic movies of all time, Gladiator has thrilling action and an inspirational leading performance by Russell Crowe. However (i) due to the nature of the storyline it is grim to watch at times, there are no moments of joy/humour; (ii) Commodus is portrayed as such an evilOne of the greatest epic movies of all time, Gladiator has thrilling action and an inspirational leading performance by Russell Crowe. However (i) due to the nature of the storyline it is grim to watch at times, there are no moments of joy/humour; (ii) Commodus is portrayed as such an evil character, he is given no redeeming features whatsoever, which is a pity.

With spellbinding performances by the actors, it comes highly recommended.… Expand

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ThomasSmithson

Jul 21, 2014

Change the title to GRUMPY MAN and it will pass for an average comedy.

And Crowe got an oscar out of the deal. Great job academy!

The soundtrack supplied the only clothes pins holding up this drippy crap stained sheet on the line.

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