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Summary: Horrible Ending
Review: The movie Gladiator was a very good movie; right up to the last 20 minutes. Director Ridley Scott did a very good job at making a Rome, let's not take anything away from him. But I must say that I didn't like the ending. I like history, and I do not like how Hollywood is re-wrirting history. First "The Patriot", and now this. When people come out of the theater, they really think that Commodus was killed by a slave, general then slave sorry. Hollywood is filling people's, espically kid's, minds with flase information that they think is true. I mean, come on, where were the historacal adviors in these movies?
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Summary: A Must Buy
Review: The new GLADIATOR DVD should be found in every Christmas stocking this year. Dreamworks has brought a pair of classy discs with the bells and whistles any DVD geek would hope for. Colors are strong and stable on this one. Occasional shimmering can be seen, but acceptable when you have as visually dense movie as this one, and not distracting throughout. DTS track is magnificent though the sound is weak on commentary track. The latter should be a little more interesting and dwell more on historical intrigue, or the film as allegory on modern day sports & politics (writer Franzoni did Oliver Stone's ANY GIVEN SUNDAY), but Scott muses mainly on dry production history. I guess he was still drunk on the film's massive success. Why can't they get Crowe? There are 2 extremely satisfying featurettes, one is an in-depth promotional piece, the other is a docu on Gladitorial games (Great stuff!) which is I was expecting from the commentary. The interview with Hans Zimmer is another Hollywood masturbatory showpiece. Where is Lisa Gerrard? Her choral anthem is almost inseparable from the film. Well, you couldn't have everything. Maybe there is an Ultimate Ridley Scott Collection someday.
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Summary: Russell Crowe is THE hottest guy i have EVER seen
Review: This is the best movie i have ever seen and if you didn't see it yet, you need to! trust me....once you see how hot Russell Crowe looks, you won't even stop watching it!
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Summary: Every accent except Roman
Review: I got a laugh watching this movie times simply because the actors didn't even attempt to hide their true accents or try sounding Roman. And if you watch the fight scene that includes Tigers, you can see the Tigers lying down (and sleeping) in the background. I doubt that this was intentional humor.Overall, the movie was kind of a blur for the action scenes then slow and plodding during the drama. I predicted the final outcome 20 mins into the movie and was sadly correct. The script just didn't have any life to it. On the positive side, Russell Crowe has a great voice and the non-incestuous sister was very attractive. Although the computer animation was obvious, it was impressive to see Rome in all it's glory. Rent before you buy may be my best advice on this one.
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Summary: a classic movie...and a very satisfying DVD
Review: First off, this is a great movie. Its not necessarily revolutionary in any way, but it is simply pulled off so well. The cinematography, majestic sceneries, excellent special effects and emotionally stirring music combine to create a very heartfelt and poetic film. Its one of those films that can just totally immerse you from start to finish. Gladiator has been accused of having a conventional storyline, but in my opinion it simply proves that the traditional formula of the hero epic can still make a great movie, as long as it is done the right way. The actors do a superb job with their characters. Russell Crowe wins the audience's heart with a very multi-dimensional portrayal of Maximus. Maximus has the noble heart and steadfast strength of a true hero, yet his pain and quiet humility prove that he is still human. The well filmed and choreographed fights convey the cruelty and chaos of battle without overly emphasizing graphic bloodshed. Gladiator isn't ground breaking, but it is the best epic adventure film to come out in a long time and it keeps you enthralled and truly stirs your emotions. This is what film making is all about. The DVD is definitely worth buying. The great picture quality and sound are essential in order to make the viewer truly appreciate a movie such as this. There are also a ton of interesting extra features such as behind the scenes looks at the making of the film, production notes, TV spots and a number of deleted scenes. A great movie and a great value!
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Summary: Gladiator rules
Review: If you`re looking for a great satisfaction in a movie, then you have to collect this DVD. The sound is so great (with its brandnew DTS ES) you will feel the thrill and the action when those gladiators were fight in the colosseum. With its special features like the making of Gladiator, interview with the star cast, and also with score mucisian Hans Zimmer, Gladiator DVD provides you the best entertainment in your home. Feel the thrill and the action of this movie. The story is about a General whose family were killed and himself betrayed by Commodus, the son of emperor MArcus Aurelius. The General must become slave and the slave must become gladiator who will defied an emperor. When you`re looking for the movie who will touch your heart then you have to collect this movie, with its special edition 2 discs set DVD you won`t regret it, Gladiator will become the movie that you`d not forget it in your lifetime.
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Summary: Don't hesitate and buy this movie!
Review: From beginning to end i was taken in with the stunning fighting sequences and wonderful story line. If only all movies on dvd could be this great! Oh and i can't forget to mention the monumental size of extras and special features that occupy disc 2. Buy this movie!
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Summary: The best movie of the year
Review: This is easily the best movie of the year. Its awsome.
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Summary: Help with DTS sound...!
Review: Outstanding film but had a bit of trouble accessing the DTS sound-my equipment is working fine and is fully compatible... Dolby 5.1 is spectacular-If anyone had trouble with their DTS sound on Gladiator, please drop me an email at nyyk147@yahoo.com
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Summary: Strength and Honor
Review: Russell Crowe does an admirable job portraying Maximus, a general serving Marcus Aurelus, one of the last Ceasar's in Rome sometime around 180 A.D. Maximus is betrayed and ultimately ends up as a gladiator. A gladiator was a slave who was required to fight to the death against other such slaves. Sometimes it was possible to win your freedom. The overiding message of the film is that maintaining the virtues of strength and honor sometimes requires sacrifice and may ultimately lead to death. There is much graphic violence and I suggest you guard your mind because the movie presents a worldview full of ancestor worship, and 'all roads lead to heaven' philosophy. If you are searching for Truth you will not find it here. Also, I commend the producers for making a movie without even the briefest of nudity or unneeded sex scenes. For a movie extolling the virtues of strength and honor as well as being full of adventure I highly recommend this film. No movie, including this one is worth over ... so I would wait for the price to drop and rent it until that day. 'The Gladiator' deserves a ten out of twelve on my rating scale and will soon, when the price drops, have a place on my top ten shelf. Semper fi & agape, Ed D.
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