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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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Summary: This one is a MUST SEE FILM!
Review: I have seen the movie now twice and have found it be be one of Ridley Scotts best yet. Russell Crowe made the role his own. He draws you in to the arena for some mind blowing battles. For those among us who like good period action films, it is a ,ust see movie.
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Summary: Hack and Slash
Review: Personaly I thought GLADIATOR was going to be a Saving Private Ryan want to be. But I was wrong. The movie was too cool. The plot was ok, but the action and the ending put this movie in my all time greatest list. In my opion, it is even better than Saving the Private. Can't wait to get it home.
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Summary: I can't begin to tell you how dissapointing Gladiator was
Review: Ridley Scott's made TV commercials before feature films. I never saw that style in his films (Alien, Blade Runner) before. In commercials there is not time to develop an idea so commercial makers get you aroused with style rather than substance. So it is with Gladiator. The fight scenes are exciting but meaningless. I couldn't really tell what was going on but it was exciting. Some of the transitions reminded me of a car ad. The dialog was not good. There was no economy in developing the characters so the movie is 20 minutes too long. If you want to see a great spectacle then rent Ben Hur.
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Summary: ASTOUNDING!
Review: Yes, when I first saw this movie, I thought, "Oh, another Ben Hur" or another "Spartacus 2000." Yet when I sat my behind down in that theater, I was nothing but wide-mouthed astounded and amazed at the picture that director Ridley Scott had in store for this summer. From the beginning I knew it wasn't like anything I had seen in a long time. Russell Crowe was just...superb in this very different role. Joaquin Phoenix was a great image of an evil character, although there were motives behind his behavior that made you feel just a little sorry for him. "Gladiator" made my eyes water not much with sadness, but at the beauty of this remarkable storyline of strength, honor, betrayal, and the fall of both the hero as well as the villain. I don't know how long they took to make a movie like this, but it doesn't look like the typical "eye candy" that was put together by computers in two days. This one's a keeper and a treasure in anyone's movie collection. This is clearly the best film Ridley Scott has ever directed, and I think in his heart, he knows this. Watch this one without expecting it to totally change your life, and you will see the reason for most of the good reviews.
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Summary: The worse movie since "The English Patient."
Review: I just got to tell you that I was just bored to tears watching this long and stupid movie. This one doesn't earn the rights for an Academy Award :-(
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Summary: Awesome Movie!
Review: One of the great Roman epics of all time! Russell Crowe should win the oscar! I was glued to the story from beginning to end.
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Summary: Ridley Scott Does It Again!
Review: You can't talk about movies of the yar 2000 without mentioning gladiator. By far the best movie of the new millenium. Ridley Scott triumphs with this epic tale of love, hate, revenge, and war. This movie surpasses all of Scotts other movies, including Alien, in my opinion. This movie surpasses all of Scotts other movies best qualities. It has more action than Alien, more visual beauty than Legend, and more compassion than Thelma and Louise. Rusell Crowe gives an oscar worthy performance,as does Oliver Reed and Richard Harris. The visual and sound effects in this movie are beyond amazing. If you can only see one movie in 2000 see this. You will not be dissapointed at all.
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