Rating: 
Summary: Absolutely Awesome
Review:
Pure, thrilling entertainment on an incredible scale. It's rare that I see a movie so full of such awesome talent. From the incestuous, mad Commodus to his counterpart, the honest, fearless Roman General, Maximus Decimus Meridus, and everyone in between. I've watched this movie about 12 times, and haven't seen a mistake yet.
Connie Nielsen as Lucilla is breathtaking. She posesses maximum amounts of intelligence, grace, and beauty. There isn't a man alive who wasn't intrigued when she tells Maximus, "Maximus, I still remember you in my prayers. Oh yes, I pray."
Another standout in a great cast is Oliver Reed. Damn, he was a good actor. Just look at his face when he's telling Maximus about the colluseum. "50,000 Romans, following every move of your sword. And the rise, and cheer, as if, as if you're the Thunder God himself."
The acting, story, and sets in this movie are all astounding. If you want a thrill and haven't seen this, buy it immediately.
-- JJ Timmins
Rating: 
Summary: Good DVD to own! (Goodus Digitalus Vidius Discus)
Review: I'm talking about the signature series double disc ov course. Anyways , everyone who lived on this planet for the past 20 years has defenitely heard or seen clips of this movie. It's good and Ridley Scott does a great job at directing this big film because that is what it is! The film spans all the way to a war with barbarians and other opponents in the beginning to the war within Rome's own human civilization. Anyways Maximus is a true warrior in the film and I love the old fashion tactics they used when fighting against the herd of monsters from within the colesium. If you liked films with very early history crossed with a struggle and rise story of a warrior than this is a movie to buy for you, a friend, or family member. If not than you should at least see this film in it's entire viewing.
Rating:
Summary: A Gem to be added to any collection
Review: Although I think that Russell Crowes performance was Oscar worthy, his perfect performance in A Beautiful Mind was the part that should have won him the golden guy. He was robbed! Enough about that; this film did deserve picture of the year. I saw if 3 times in the theatre alone, because it captivated me. Everytime that I watch this film I am transported in time. I feel that in the end my breath is taken away. The score is superb and one of the best ever. It helps to move you through the film from scene to scene. This is what movie making comes down to; a masterpiece in it's own right. Love it!!!!!
Rating:
Summary: stands up to repeat viewings
Review: Not for the squeamish, story of a Roman general who becomes a slave and gladiator. Russell Crowe is absolutely brilliant (and a babe) in this role. Moving story, talks about connection with dead relatives, making choices about the meaning of one's life, commitment to a cause outside oneself, power dynamics, loyalty. Intense and heavy, similar in character to Spartacus but more current interpretation of the period. Superb performances by Joaquin Phoenix & Connie Nielsen.
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Summary: Why did this win best picture?
Review: It is a great action movie. Keyword there is action. Best picture is supposed to be a drama, and Gladiator is far from and excellent drama. In fact all the dramatic scenes were pretty bogus. I cant even believe people voted Gladiator the best-best picture of all time. Gladiator should never have won best picture. If action movies won at the oscars than why hasn't Arnold won an oscar. Arnold's action beats Ridley Scott's any day. Another epic by another Aussie is 6 thousand times better: Braveheart. William Wallace has chunks of guys like Maximus in his stool. Braveheart is far and away a better best picture candidate. In fact every other best picture winner is better than Gladiator, because Gladiator never should have won best picture.
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Summary: A film for the ages
Review: The entire film is breath taking. Everything from the scenery, acting, fighting, special effects, are just superb!! I usually don't like long movies. but this one drags you into it. It doesn't seem like 2:45 minutes. It's just a pleasure to watch. Besides the great fight scenes there is a more telling story of a man living/fighting for his family. The viewer actually cares about the characters in the film. The ending was very emotional for me. It was beautiful. This is also a story about the power of love & courage.
Rating: 
Summary: Bore Us Maximus
Review: A sluggish, lumbering, behemoth of a film that proves lavish sets and period costumes do not an epic make. Russell Crowe is alarmingly uninspiring as the wronged Roman general, Maximus. Only Joaquin Phoenix shines light on an otherwise drab film as the ... confused, dysfunctional Commodus.
Rating:
Summary: An Amazing Journey
Review: Most people who do not enjoy this movie are those who are too dense to realize its depth and mastery or those who become easily bored. However, any true movie critic knows that behind this title, is a story with heart and mind to it. In my opinon, I believe that Russell Crowe gave one of his most outstanding performances ever, aside to The Insider. The battle and fight scenes are simply amazing, but I also found the story to hold true genuity. Quite simply put, this is one of the best modern-day films around...watch it.
Rating:
Summary: Great Movie
Review: This movie is nasty. Every time you watch it you get into it and it is just insane.
Rating:
Summary: Epic Masterpiece
Review: I loved this movie! The acting was not just great, it was consummate acting without peer. Phoenix was fantastic as the perverted, maniacal Comodus. Crowe was utterly fantastic in his roll as Maximus. The story held together from the opening sequences, and Scott's brilliant artistic direction made this an all-time classic. I have to admit that I actually cried at the end. Awesome.
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