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Summary: You'd never know it was a 3 hour movie
Review: This movie has you on the edge of your seat from the beginning to the end-- a guaranteed good time if you can stand the violence!
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Summary: Quite simply a master piece of Film making
Review: This is one of the best historical epic films I have ever seen from the period costumes to the location and the stunning colesum scene (You can actualy feel that you are inside it) And with the wonderful score that goes so well with the film. Scott deserves an oscar for direction for this film. Especialy for the battle between the Roman army and German tribes at the begining (with out doubt as realistic as the Private Ryan battle scenes). But it is the acting and story that really shine every actor and actress put in a good performance but both Russell Crowe and Joaquin Phoenix deserve best actor and supporting actor respectively. Crowe as the stalwart loyal General to his Emperor and how is betrayed and imprisoned to become a gladiator while yearning for Vengance for the death of his Faimly. While Phoenix is a detestble villian who you can hate but also feel sorry for and understand why does what he does as a man who yearns for his Farthers Love. While the story is well written with no cliches or poor dialouge like other films while the ending although sad is also brilliant. There is nothing wrong with this fim and if Scott does not walk away with best director and Crowe with best actor and Phoenix with best Supporting actor it would be robbery.
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Summary: The film of the year
Review: We all know the Ridley Scott Sci-fi epics from Alien to Blade Runner. Now he goes back in time to create the most incredible vision of Rome ever to be put on film. The film achieved the most unique and spectacular fight scenes ever to be put on film. Russell gives a Performance that should establish him among the best. The script is pure and poetic. Aided by a huge supporting cast including Richard Harris and the late Oliver Reed. The Han Zimmer Score is thunderous and alive aided by the Beautiful voice of Lisa Gerald. Not perfect but almost, this movie is the kind The Academy drools over.
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Summary: No Match for Maximus!
Review: I thought i had seen it all, with the Star Wars Trilogy and Episode 1.A hero will rise,Maximus,Maximus,Maximus.This movie had it all,drama,suspense,action.This movie makes you feel like you are there in Rome,with every slice of the sword,every tear,every battle,youe are there.The title Gladiator kind of pushes people away,thinking it's just another movie of men running around in skirts killing each other.I recomend for everyone to check this movie out,you won't be sorry you did.
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Summary: Gladiator: Beauty without a script
Review: Gladiator is a movie with two faces; on one are epic battle sequences that are as awe-inspiring as they are graphic, on the other, a hideous script with bad lines. This movie drags in the center very badly. I saw the movie and the battle scenes are the only things that kept me awake, otherwise this movie is abysmal. The battle scenes alone make this movie worth watching; but other than that, there isn't anything new here.
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Summary: Movie of the year? Quite possibly
Review: Unless something truly stunning comes out, this movie would be my pick for movie of the year. An amazing story mixed with some great action and one of cinemas best actors (Russell Crowe) deserves no less. Everybody owes it to themselves to see this epic.
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Summary: It's as good as they say it is!
Review: Before i saw gladiator, i had the opportunity of seeing the colosseum in rome, italy. but i remember when i saw the colosseum i was amazed how huge and tall it was, and when we entered the colosseum, it really was an amazing sight. then about two weeks later, i went to see this movie gladiator. when i saw the colosseum scenes, i was really amazed to see what it would of looked back in the ancient times... and the whole movie was great to watch.. russel crowe is an amazing actor and you can definately see his talent in this movie.. i even hope that he would get an oscar recognition from gladiator.. even though there were violent scenes that i found hard to watch, it is an excellent movie.
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Summary: Do Yourself A Favor.... Experience "Gladiator"
Review: Never have I been so profoundly affected by a film and I am one who has seen a great many. Despite the customary Hollywood-hype surrounding the effects and bloody battle sequences, this film is simply about the most upstanding hero I have seen upon the silver screen. While Russell Crowe's Maximus exudes an air of invincibilty, he raptures the audience with his vulnerability. Yes, the mighty Maximus is a conquering general, a cunning warrior and a ruthless gladiator, however - at the core of this film - is a man who simply adores his family and home. And that's where you will make a connection (and I am not yet married nor do I have any children!!!). Everything else is mere scenery, i.e., the effects, the gore, etc. You see a man who loves and is loved and manages to do all in the most dire of circumstances. In the spirit of Maximus, do yourself a favor and see the meaning of "strength and honor". Purchase this masterpiece and I can wish nothing more than for you to enjoy it as I have. Bravo Mr. Crowe and Mr. Scott.
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Summary: great scott!
Review: Incredible movie, the action scenes, acting, costumes and sets were faultless and the visions of imperial Rome were of epic proportions, a sort of computerised Ben Hur. Braveheart revitalized the epic, Gladiator proves a worthy torch bearer. Question though, and this is for Ridley, why were the Germanic army taunting the Roman legions in Zulu? The opening battle features motivational singing dubbed directly out of the classic Cy Endfield's film Zulu? I guess it was too cold to sing in Europe.
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Summary: Not so good
Review: I know I'm not gonna find anyone to agree with me when I say I didn't like this movie. It was just too . . . formulaic. The villain was the same type of villain we've seen in all the movies--dirty, rotten, stupid , yada yada. Then there's the female role who's all nice and we all have to like her. Then there's the kid who's just annoying. The only good thing is Russell Crowe, the special effects, and stunning overall look of this movie. I hated the cheesy moments--the dream sequences didn't work. I don't know why anyone would cry at this movie. You have to be a real softie to. Great-looking, but nothing new in the story.
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