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Summary: Insight
Review: I came away from this movie more dedicated than ever to the nurturing of my sons. How much tragedy in the world is caused by sons in search of a father's love?Russell Crowe's performance was stirring and believable. Connie Nielsen was winsome and astute. Joaquin Phoenix was chilling. The initial battle, like the clashes in Braveheart, left me astounded at the wholesale waste of life that is the legacy of governments vying for ascendency throughout the ages. The rest of Gladiator is a warning against accumulation of power in the hands of the few. Emperors and imperial wannabee's always try to derail the legislative process and trick the masses with sideshows and trivia. Wake up, America. Good movie.
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Summary: One Of The Best Movies Ever Done!
Review: At last we can see an espectacular story with great computer effects in one movie, Mr. Scott thanks for doing this movie, in my opinion it's right there with Blade Runner maybe even better, Russell Crowe is great I can't believe that he wasn't the first choice to play Maximus, Joaquin Phoenix is quite scary, this story is about vengeance and has a lot of bloody scenes so if you don't like Braveheartlike battle scenes I would recommend to stay away from it but if you don't mind you should see it because this movie has such details thanks to the special effects, CGI, etc. I saw it on a special screening here in Panama but when it is released nationaly I think I will see it about 20 times and then try to get the DVD or Video just to see those effects once again thanks Mr. Scott. If there is a movie that should take Titanic's crown this one should be it but I don't think so because of the R rating but still it's going to be in the top 10 worldwide. I hope you give us this quality of job with Hannibal.
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Summary: The BEST movie ever
Review: Absolutelely one of the best movies I've ever seen. TITANIC doesn't even come close to this. Everything in the film is excellent, the acting, the effects, etc. The story is original, it's not the typical Hollywood blockbuster.Don't miss it.
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Summary: Nemecz's Review of Gladiator
Review: Hey Yo! If you want to see a movie this summer, than make it one of the greatest movies ever made, Gladiator. This movie is one that won't disapoint. This is one of my all time favorite movies. I can't wait till it comes out on dvd, but until it does, I will see it in the theatre a couple of more times. There aren't too many movies out there that you can see more than once. But Gladiator is one that you can see much more that just once. So believe me, go see this movie.
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Summary: Huge in the inner and outer worlds.
Review: Russell Crowe becomes as huge as a hero has to be to "win the crowd" and "show them something they have never seen before". He becomes something they (and we I hope) all want to be - a man true to his ideals even when he has every reason to bow out of the game and retreat to his hoped-for afterlife. Relish the story (love the good guy with increasing intensity, despise the bad guy and hope the others learn in the process), marvel at the spectacle (a truimph in blending computer generated scenes with beautiful and multiple locations) and get as absorbed in the characters as the players obviously did making a movie worth buying when it comes out on DVD and you finally get that home entertainment center you've been dreaming of! Then the "hero will rise" in your own home again and again.
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Summary: A New Classic
Review: Unfortunately due to my age the opportunity to see a classic Roman epic such as Ben Hur and Spartacus on the big screen was something I had missed. Its been a very long time since this genre has been attempted in the scale of those early films. Who better to redefine this slumbering genre to the current generation than Ridley Scott? Scott has the talent to capture imagery as well as to combine all the aspects of film making, not only to tell a tale but in capturing the imagination. His classics, Alien and Bladder Runner, showcase his talent while 1492: Conquest of Paradise reveals his ability to handle large scale historical drama. All of his previous work I believe come to fruition in Gladiator. Gladiator is a Roman era epic in the truest sense. Much like its predecessors it is strong on action, sentiment, production, and imagery though all aspects are upgraded for the pallet of the modern movie goer. Brutality is clearly defined which allows the battle sequences an element of realism as opposed to romanticized swordplay. Each character was well cast and added their talents to the overall feel, mood, and direction of the film. Russell Crowe and Joaquin Phoenix both were exceptional in conveying the complexities of emotion as well as the actions of their characters. The use of veteran actors such as Oliver Reed and Richard Harris added a nice touch as well. Overall the look was gorgeous, mesmerizing, and immense. The dark and brooding nature of the film added to the emotional complexities of the script as well as to the various settings depicted. From the standpoint of an action adventure-holic, Gladiator is a new classic and has revitalized this genre on a grand scale. Its about time!!!
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Summary: Gladiator
Review: I think this movie is grate. It's the best movie ever done for all this years. The actors Russel Crowe (Maximus) and Joaquin Phonex (Commodus) were exelent. All the graphics were well done. This movie has slow and fast motion and I can't call it boring, because its take you from the start to the end of the movie and you can't pretend what is going to happend. It dosn't matter it 3 hours, because the time go fast when you see this movie. I think this movie deserves the oscar nomination.
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Summary: Great Sword & Sandle Action in the Steve Reeves Mode.
Review: Russell Crowe is outstanding! Oliver Reed and Rolfe Mueller are a great supporting cast. Joaquin Phoenix was the best of evil. A great tribute to Steve Reeves who started the genre back in the 1950s, who had just past away on May 1st. I hope other producers take the hint on the success of this movie and bring back many more of the Sword & Sandle genre. Heroes you can believe in. I predict the movie will not only be a great success, but will bring in at least 150 million and spark similar productions. Special Effects worthy of the oscar.
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Summary: Russell Crowe - The ulimate gladiator
Review: Well what can I say, this movie truly is one of epic gladiatorial proportions. Russell Crowe shines, (until covered in the blood and guts of others) as the films hero, maximus. The basic plot, while predictable, moves along seemlessly, as maximus gains the ultimate in revenge. The scenery, mainly computer generated, is awe inspiring, did the coliseum really look this good? The are excellent small parts by the dying Richard Harris and the already dead Oliver Reed(Truly an Entertainer). Phoenix is believable as the the wretched new crowned emperer, who is as miserable as he is conniving. The fight scenes are a gore fest, and Crowe makes the triads look like shrimp fishermen. See this film and buy the DVD as and when its available, this picture is what DVD was made for.
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Summary: Great Movie! R. Crowe Has "It" in Spades!
Review: Exhilarating battle sequences. Want to feel like you're in the midst of the dirt, noise, absolute terror and chaos of hand-to-hand combat? "Gladiator" will provide. This epic had everything: Romance, intrigue, incest, family values, war, love of country, love of an ideal, honor, courage. Needless to say, I recommend it.
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