SmugKitZine Tied for the best movie I have ever seen

Matcollis This Movie Can Only Be Described With One Word.

CommentsXp Best movie ever!

Philippa All of these films share one commonality, that being a kind of emotional center that humanizes a cast of monsters.

Hark-Brown Such an amazing accomplishment from one of the great directors.You just can't beat the very first colosseum fight and the reveal!

praow One of my memorable movie in my life and never faded out of my head. Love this movie.

thedarkknight-99999 I'm not a big fan of epic war movies. I didn't like LOTR trilogy as much as most people did. I just don't feel invested in such stories. But I found Gladiator way more engrossing and gripping than any movie in the LOTR franchise. It's masterfully directed, edited, and acted. It's beautifully shot. It has a fantastic score. It's very entertaining, and fast paced, Ridley Scott didn't waste any time, and I watched the extended version! It has very complex and compelling characters. And above all that, it has heart. This movie has a very moving and touching story, and that really surprised me. Russell Crowe gave an iconic performance as Maximus, and Joaquin Phoenix delivered a magnetic over-the-top performance as the villain, Commodus. This is a hammy performance that doesn't only fits the film's Shakespearean tale, but it also can easily be justified by the character's motives and persona. As for issues, the pacing of some series of events at the first act that lead to a turning point in the plot was a bit faster than it should be, and .... That's all!(9.5/10)

imdb-hf An entertaining epic epic tail with some interesting historic details. Loved it. A must-see for every kind of film enthusiasts.