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Summary: Mocks the old classic Rome films
Review: This movie was so bad. I thought I would puck. Nothing signifigant about ancient Rome was said just [junk]. If they had this technology I say that the really ancient Romans would have made it. It was perverted and pro slavery. Want a good movie pick up Aspartigus or other classic Roman films. This is terrible.
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Summary: So, so, so, so bad
Review: This film is simply overrated junk. The fact that it was so decorated at the Academy Awards made me lose my last remaining shred of faith in the Academy.
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Summary: awesome
Review: this movie is great one of the best moves that combines action and story telling
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Summary: Eyes Glazed Open....
Review: ...I seldom dislike things and if I do I seldom feel compelled to speak on my dislike here in Friends and Favorites. I did not like this because after the big build up after the Oscars, it led me to believe that this was gonna be more. The graphics and the recreation of the Area and those firght scenes were alright, but the story line I found kinda boring....not too different from those B Gladiator Movies from the 50s and 60s starring Victor Mature or Chuck Connors. I am one of the few people on earth who is unimpressed with Russell Crowe, he of the same pompousness that created Richard Burton--you never saw Burton in a comedy and you never will see Crowe in one because each takes/took himself waaaaay too seriously. Case in point, this product. My wife paid for the tickets so I was forced to keep my eyes...
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Summary: When in Rome....
Review: Wonderful acting, great sets, stunning costumes, cool story. One of my favourite all time great movies. The only tragedy is that Joaquin Raphael Phoenix didn't get an Oscar for his fantastic performance. One of the best collection of special features on a DVD I have seen. Will remain in my collection for a long time.
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Summary: Russell Crowe - Excellent Performance!
Review: I agree with everyone's review on this movie, it's enthawing! This is the movie everyone should view as I've seen it more then several times, and right now HBO is showing it again and I do not tire of Russell Crowe's excellent performance as he and he alone makes the character General Maximus believable at epic proportions and it's no wonder he won an award for his performance here. Hollywood take notice - Don't let Crowe's talent get away from you or us, here. And the tabloids are just that - gossip. If Russel Crowe reads this, remember that it's when they "stop" talking about you that you're in trouble! Besides, everyone "should" know that above average intelligent people are always a bit more.... "interesting". - 5 Star Rating from me and can anyone tell...??!!?? Yes, Crowe is my idol now, bar none! Sure would like to meet him... hint hint!
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Summary: One of the Best and rightfully so
Review: This was a great movie! Russell Crowe made Maximus totally believable and this film gives you an insight into Roman history. Except for a couple of things, it is true to the historical happenings. It brings the animalistic side of humanity to the forefront while balancing it with the spiritual side of the main character. Well written, well acted, and not a trace of sex or 4 letter words, even the battle scenes are done as tastefully as possible. I was on the edge of my seat during the battle scenes, cringing at the actions of Commodus and cheering for Maximus when he proves what it is to really be a man.
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Summary: A masterpiece. Human spirit triumphs over imperial power!
Review: Russel Crowe did an excellent job in this film playing the betrayed general who was sent into the gladiator pits. If you have not seen it, beg borrow or steal it if you have to. It is a must see for any movie fan. Once you have seen it you will want to own it. I have seen it four times and am not planning on stopping there!
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Summary: Agree with Ebert
Review: I agree with Roger Ebert, this [was terrible]! I thought Crowe would be great, like he's a great actor! He [wasn't]! Pheonix had no depth like he did in Signs! He showed no enthusiasm, he was dull and his character was in love with his sister, how dumb is that? The sister wasn't any help! The hero was a gladiator, no problem there, only a dull gladiator, problem! The only one I liked was the slave that helped out Maximus(Crowe), he was pretty good! And of course, I like Russel Crowe but he was bad in this movie, get another one of his, any other of his is better then this,...
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Summary: Gladiator is a Film Full of "Strength and Honor"
Review: Gladiator took home the Oscar for the Best Motion Picture of 2001 and rightfully so. Gladiator is a great movie with a great plot. Maximus (Russell Crowe) is taken from a high place of being a general with the Roman Army to a lowly slave and gladiator. Without giving away any more of the plot, I will just say that Maximus engages in several fights for his life and for Rome. Every member of the cast in this film of epic porportions deliever the best performances of their career. No element of this film is done unintelligently, which actually would have been very easy to do in a film about a time where men wore women's style garments. The only thing that may be over rated is the special effects, some of which are clearly CGI (Computer Generated Imagery). The Special Features Disc includes features that go above and beyond the normal call of duty. It flaunts some things we have never seen on any DVD yet. Dairies, trailors, televison spots, and many featurettes. Bottom Line:
You will love Gladiator. If you like action movies you get plenty of fights. If you like romance you will find that in Gladiator as well. Some war as well, inklings of comedy, and drama make it a blend of everything we go to the movies for. This is why Gladiator is the best picture of 2001 and possibly one of the top ten best American films ever. Anyone who wants a great film and a great DVD should purchase Gladiator right away without one thought of hesitation, rather you have seen it or not.
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