Gladiator (2000)

• Year: 2000
• Released: 05 May 2000
• Country: United States, United Kingdom, Malta, Morocco
• Adwords: Won 5 Oscars. 59 wins & 106 nominations total
• IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0172495/
• Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/Gladiator_EXTENDED
• Metacritics: https://www.metacritic.com/movie/gladiator
• Available in: 720p, 1080p, 2160p
• Language: English
• MPA Rating: R
• Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama
• Runtime: 155 min
• Writer: David Franzoni, John Logan, William Nicholson
• Director: Ridley Scott
• Cast: Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix, Connie Nielsen
• Keywords: revenge, parent child relationship, epic, rome, italy, historical fiction,

	8.5/10
	67/100

Gladiator Storyline

In Gladiator, victorious general Maximus Decimus Meridias has been named keeper of Rome and its empire by dying emperor Marcus Aurelius, so that rule might pass from the Caesars back to the people and Senate. Marcus’ neglected and power-hungry son, Commodus, has other ideas, however. Escaping an ordered execution, Maximus hurries back to his home in Spain, too late to save his wife and son from the same order. Taken into slavery and trained as a gladiator by Proximo, Maximus lives only that he might someday take his revenge and fulfill the dying wish of his emperor. The time soon comes when Proximo’s troupe is called to Rome to participate in a marathon of gladiator games held at the behest of the new emperor, Commodus. Once in Rome, Maximus wastes no time in making his presence known, and is soon involved in a plot to overthrow the emperor with his former-love Lucilla, Commodus’ sister, after whom he lusts, and also the widowed mother of Lucius, heir to the empire after his uncle, and democratic-minded senator, Gracchus.

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Gladiator Movie Reviews

One of the best films ever

There are so many iconic lines and quips in this film, too many to count

It was easily the best film of the start of the millennium.

“on my mark, unleash hell!”

“My name is Maximus Decimus Meridius, commander of the Armies of the North, General of the Felix Legions and loyal servant to the TRUE emperor, Marcus Aurelius. Father to a murdered son, husband to a murdered wife. And I will have my vengeance, in this life or the next.”

Amazing and a bit disappointing.

Visually, “Gladiator” is a masterpiece. I saw a documentary about how they made this film long before I saw the actual movie and it’s amazing to see how they used CGI to construct an enormous FULL stadium even though most of it wasn’t real! The costumes, props, chariots and trappings were also gorgeous–as good as anything you’ll ever see in a film about ancient Rome. And, with some spectacular stunts and TONS of blood, it is brutal–but spectacularly brutal. You really have to see this film and it will knock your socks off.

If you look at my summary, however, I say that the film is a bit disappointing as well. As a retired history teacher, I know that much of the history shown in this film is wildly inaccurate. It bears only a very superficial semblance to the facts and it’s a shame, as the true story of Emperor Commodus would make for an exciting film. In addition, at times I felt as if the dialog was just awful. Too often, folks talks as if they were making speeches or delivering lines in a high school play. And, it turns out I am not alone. After the film, I read through the IMDb trivia and noticed that the actors ALSO hated the dialog and much of it was changed….though in my opinion, not enough of it was changed. There was often no emotion other than rage or boredom from Maximus, for example. His grief at the crucifixion of his family sounded LESS emotional than it should have–like he was upset that the commissary forgot to but cheese on his burger–not like a man grief-stricken with loss. Simply put, the human side to the film is stilted.

So what you are left with is a WILDLY exciting film–a true spectacle. But it lacks the humanity and truth that would have made it even better. Still, it’s well worth seeing.

Disturbing, but beautifully made and well acted, as well as jaw-dropping scenery!

Ridley Scott rarely disappoints with his films. All of them, including the unjustly-maligned Legend, are visually stunning and just show the director’s artistic genius. Gladiator should be up there as one of the best films he’s done, if not the best. Almost everything on screen is very graphic, making some scenes upsetting to watch, but the visuals are just outstanding. The music score by Hans Zimmer just adds to the drama that is already there in the script. which is well written and rather Shakespearean. The performances were brilliant, especially Joaquin Pheonix and Oliver Reed. Russell Crowe is wholly convincing in the title role, and Richard Harris and Connie Nielson are also excellent. The costumes are brilliant, as well as the sets. In conclusion, Gladiator is a near masterpiece, only marred by some upsetting scenes. 9/10 Bethany Cox.