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HeroicAge616Oct 27, 2021

Gladiator is a triumph of the heart, and a revenge story that stands as the pinnacle of its subgenre.

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KifsatorAug 15, 2023

Showcasing both the glory and the corruption of the Roman Empire, this must see classic will pull at your heartstrings.

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ryan726Sep 7, 2023

Masterpiece. Russell Crowe is excellent, and this is Ridley Scott at his best. Great story, great action, great movie.

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SterlingS.Jul 9, 2009

64 out of 100? Lets look at the review from Washington Post. The complaint of an Australian accent? Computer generated Furniture? The final fight being "banal and unimpressive?" How many movies involve the use of incorrect accents, computer 64 out of 100? Lets look at the review from Washington Post. The complaint of an Australian accent? Computer generated Furniture? The final fight being "banal and unimpressive?" How many movies involve the use of incorrect accents, computer generated frames and realistic (as apposed to solely entertaining) fight scenes and still receive excellent ratings? Personal bias supersedes a neutral review of quality. Although not historically accurate, Gladiator is one of the best movies ever produced. The user ratings compared to the critic meta score says enough.… Expand

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JoelH.Jul 3, 2008

What a remarkable cinematic journey. A mediocre plot can only get you so far. But with endless battle scenes featuring chariots; the possibilities are endless.

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DylanF.Nov 30, 2008

I cant believe this movie is a 64 from the critics. I wouldn't go as far some people to say this is the best film ever, but one of the top ones of this decade. A great cast and clever filming by Ridley Scott really put this screenplay I cant believe this movie is a 64 from the critics. I wouldn't go as far some people to say this is the best film ever, but one of the top ones of this decade. A great cast and clever filming by Ridley Scott really put this screenplay together into an engaging film.… Expand

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jimmytancrediMay 29, 2011

It's worthwhile to start saying that the movie is not. Ie: "Gladiator" is not merely a collection of fighting at the Coliseum in Rome, more or less of spectacular via special effects. And what is it? A real tragedy of inner power, underpinnedIt's worthwhile to start saying that the movie is not. Ie: "Gladiator" is not merely a collection of fighting at the Coliseum in Rome, more or less of spectacular via special effects. And what is it? A real tragedy of inner power, underpinned by a subtle and intelligent argument that favors relations backstage and shades of political discourse. Gladiator is a true intimate epic, served by some remarkable compositions of his cast, especially almost inevitable for Joaquin Phoenix, impeccable characterization of a tissue power of ambition, blindness and fear. Ultimately, we are faced with a symphonic work whose themes and variations are wonderfully scored music by Hans Zimmer and Lisa Gerrard. Moreover, it is always interesting to watch the rising of a star - Russell Crowe.… Expand

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MediaCriticNov 4, 2011

This is a classic and an amazing movie that could have nearly managed a 9. The score/ soundtrack is one of the best I've heard in any movie, and the fast paced action scenes are intense and violent. The set and the storyline is brilliant andThis is a classic and an amazing movie that could have nearly managed a 9. The score/ soundtrack is one of the best I've heard in any movie, and the fast paced action scenes are intense and violent. The set and the storyline is brilliant and really well done. The movie is a bit overrated in some ways but never the less, this movie is one that you have to say you've seen.… Expand

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OfficialNov 5, 2013

"Gladiator" has a brilliant cast and is brilliantly made. The movie is powerful and deeply emotional. With that, we have an excellent script and plot, accurate historical information on gladiators, and some intense bloody gladiator fights.

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SpangleFeb 21, 2014

Honestly, this one took a little bit for me to get into. It was never outright like, "Wow this is horrible," but it just did not manage to grip me. However, it eventually finally sank its teeth into me. First off, I loved the score. The scoreHonestly, this one took a little bit for me to get into. It was never outright like, "Wow this is horrible," but it just did not manage to grip me. However, it eventually finally sank its teeth into me. First off, I loved the score. The score was so perfect for this film and really helped bring the film to life. In addition, the fight sequences were brilliantly choreographed and I also appreciate that while of course there has to be a lot of blood, it was never gratuitous. As for the acting, Russell Crowe did a really great job as Maximus, but for me, Joaquin Phoenix outshined him. Phoenix brought the consciously evil Commodus to life. I also loved seeing Tommy Flanagan in a small role here, as I love his current work in the TV series "Sons of Anarchy". Another plus for this film was certainly the screenplay. Tons of quotable lines and great speeches really helped to amplify this film.

My complaints would likely center around the forced and unnecessary romance. It did not help move the film forward in the least. In terms of providing character history, it works, but as the action unfolds, it no longer really serves a purpose and felt like excess. In addition, the aforementioned slow beginning sequence was not overly to my liking, though I certainly understand why it is there and cannot complain over its conclusion. It simply did not provide the necessary spark to grab the viewers attention in my mind, but regardless, its importance is clear. Other than that, while typically top-notch, the CGI at times was noticeable with some unrealistic deaths along the way, but that is to be expected, as no film is perfect.

Overall, Gladiator is a very good film that proves that these types of films can be done successfully if enough work is put into them. Very deserving of the praise it has received without a doubt.… Expand

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bradtheman123Jan 5, 2015

Most people would take the title into a different meaning, but it's title is actually what the movie is about. I'm surprised that some people voted this lower than a 6 but, then again that is here opinion. This is one of those more inspiringMost people would take the title into a different meaning, but it's title is actually what the movie is about. I'm surprised that some people voted this lower than a 6 but, then again that is here opinion. This is one of those more inspiring and legendary movies that when hearing the title, really remember what this movie is. To actually right a detailed review is quite a challenge because it has so many inspiring parts and I can go on and on about it but you'd have to see it for yourself if you want to really feel the 'Goodness" of this movie.… Expand

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deckNov 17, 2021

Even after more than 20 years, Gladiator is not only able to outperform newer productions in terms of effects. It was the cause of a wave of historical films that lasted into the second decade. A few years away from the current diversity,Even after more than 20 years, Gladiator is not only able to outperform newer productions in terms of effects. It was the cause of a wave of historical films that lasted into the second decade. A few years away from the current diversity, Gladiator again reflected the sandal film and the cultural conception of Hollywood from Rome. The cool and brute force, especially the battle sequence, continued in a similar way in later works by Ridley Scott, which did not make the hero directly but indirectly vulnerable and helped film depth. The film music at Hans-Zimmer is also interesting. While the pictures and story are timeless, the music seems trite and sappy. Also because it sounds the same as in earlier and later films (The Rock, Man of Fire). You'd think the story was too shallow, too simple, too illogical. But it's exactly what makes a good story, simple. A tragic hero, the dark opponent, a game of honor, power, revenge and love. In an arena, in another time, in another world.… Expand

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TheApplegnomeAug 16, 2017

Gladiator is an epic one mans fight for freedom -- with a stunning direction from Ridley Scott and his more artistic way of visualizing a historical flick like this one. It got many pleasing moments of action & tension, and some characterGladiator is an epic one mans fight for freedom -- with a stunning direction from Ridley Scott and his more artistic way of visualizing a historical flick like this one. It got many pleasing moments of action & tension, and some character moments is seen on screen, even if more would have enhanced the experience a lot more! Still; it's a stunning and surreal movie that really deserves its praise!

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MovieGuysMay 8, 2014

"Are you not entertained?" Well, I have to say I was. The dazzling visuals and epic battle scenes are the things to watch Gladiator for, and not for its simple premise. I will admit though that the dialogue was sharp and well-written, and the"Are you not entertained?" Well, I have to say I was. The dazzling visuals and epic battle scenes are the things to watch Gladiator for, and not for its simple premise. I will admit though that the dialogue was sharp and well-written, and the acting was pretty good (except Phoenix: is performance was wooden and clichéd). The movie could've been better, but director Ridley Scott is laughing at anyone who bashes it, Oscar in hand.… Expand

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DanBotterillOct 8, 2014

Scott immediately and successfully portrays the brutal conquest of the Roman Empire. We feel immersed in the film’s narrative as we relate to Maximus’s burning ambition to leave the Legion and return home to his family. When the RomanScott immediately and successfully portrays the brutal conquest of the Roman Empire. We feel immersed in the film’s narrative as we relate to Maximus’s burning ambition to leave the Legion and return home to his family. When the Roman Emperor, Commodus, orders the death of his family he becomes so fueled by anger he loses any interesting aspects he may have developed later in the film, yet despite the lack of depth in this two dimensional character, Best Actor winner Russell Crowe delivers an outstanding performance modest enough not to outshine the other cast members. He becomes enslaved and forced to fight as a gladiator to stay alive. However, the loss of his family is not a valid enough reason for the loss of his personality yet we embrace him as the protagonist, the hero, the gladiator who will fight for Rome and its people.… Expand

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CineAutoctonoDec 24, 2015

Gladiator was a very dramatic and very nice movie where Russell Crowe has excelled , and where the history of the gladiators of ancient Rome were the main course for the Oscar win in 2001.

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EpicLadySpongeJan 31, 2016

The best film of history during the year 2000. What's in this film should not betray you and you're going to love this film the same way as I enjoyed it for myself.

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FilmClubMar 26, 2016

A muscular and bloody combat picture, a compelling revenge drama and a truly transporting trip back nearly 2,000 years, Ridley Scott’s bold epic of imperial intrigue and heroism brings new luster and excitement to a tarnished and oftenA muscular and bloody combat picture, a compelling revenge drama and a truly transporting trip back nearly 2,000 years, Ridley Scott’s bold epic of imperial intrigue and heroism brings new luster and excitement to a tarnished and often derided genre that nonetheless provided at least one generation of moviegoers with some of its most cherished youthful memories.

Jagged and impressionistic in a way clearly influenced by “Saving Private Ryan,” 10-minute opening battle is a savage spectacle, as General Maximus (Crowe) commands his troops to “unleash hell” on their overmatched adversaries with a deluge of arrows and flaming canisters that set the barbarians’ protective woods on fire.But as external conflicts are put to rest, internal trouble is only beginning. The arrogant and unbalanced Commodus (Joaquin Phoenix) arrives at the front, along with his beautiful older sister, Lucilla (Connie Nielsen), just in time to learn that his ailing father (Richard Harris) has named the triumphant Maximus his successor as emperor. For his part, Maximus, a Spaniard who has never seen Rome and, far more important, has been separated from his wife and son for nearly three years, wants no part of this plan.But Maximus makes the mistake of spurning Commodus. After killing his father in a fit of jealous spite, the insecure new emperor orders the execution of the popular general. The resourceful Maximus escapes this fate but reaches home too late; when he arrives, he finds his wife and son dead, his farm torched. In the poetic manner of Sergio Leone, Scott uses a man of action’s bitter and idealized memory of his lost family as a motif and a motive for the single-minded pursuit to which he devotes the remainder of his life.

At the 45-minute mark, action shifts to a distant North African outpost of the empire, where the captive Maximus is taken as slave. Purchased by gladiatorial entrepreneur Proximo (Oliver Reed), Maximus conceals his true identity but, when thrown into the arena for the first time, he fights well as a team with the African Juba (Djimon Hounsou), who will become his closest confidant.

In the meantime, of course, Maximus must survive arena combat that is heavily rigged against him. The gladiatorial contests are tense, dynamic and brutal, to be sure, and probably no less or more violent than most viewers would want them to be. Less fetishistic about the weaponry and modes of fighting than “Spartacus” and some other Roman combat pictures of yore, “Gladiator,” with its fast flurries of action and jump cuts, emphasizes the ferocious speed and urgency of every move in the arena, to the slight detriment of spatial unity and action continuity; in terms of the classical building of tension in a one-on-one fight, the standard is still the Anthony Quinn-Jack Palance battle in Richard Fleischer’s “Barabbas.”

But “Gladiator” enjoys a solid foundation in the strength of Maximus, the vividness of its evocation of the Roman world and the integrity of the story arc. Script by David Franzoni, John Logan and William Nicholson shrewdly appropriates touchstone moments from previous epics, just as it also cuts down the talk to a minimum when possible; there is none of the windy speechifying that ground many an epic to a halt in decades past. The action is presented in strictly Roman terms, with none of the Judeo-Christian angle so common to the genre in the ’50s.

The film revels in both the glory and the horror that were Rome. Proximo’s luminous description of the Colosseum to Maximus beautifully conjures an image of what was then the center of the universe, and the games themselves are presented in context as gaudy, lowbrow entertainment. Countless details in Arthur Max’s brilliant production design and Janty Yates’ highly diversified costume design are offered up in wonderfully offhand fashion.

But the scene stealer, in his last role before his death on location, is Reed, who hadn’t brought such relish to a performance in years, and to whom the film is dedicated. Proximo’s excitement over being able to return to Rome brings out the old man’s boyish delight in his profession, which he insists is just “entertainment,” and Reed clearly reveled in both the physicality and the modestly hammy opportunities the part presented. Pic reps a great sendoff for him and a fine way to be remembered.

Production represented a gargantuan undertaking in four countries; even if the film is a big hit, it’s unlikely that the genre will come back in any significant way due to the costs involved. CGI effects have allowed numerous sets, notably the Colosseum, to be enhanced in size and spectacle value; the stunts, fights and battles are as forceful and realistic as anyone could want, John Mathieson’s widescreen cinematography is magnificent, and the pacing across 2½ hours is well modulated.… Expand

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MovieMasterEddyApr 7, 2016

A muscular and bloody combat picture, a compelling revenge drama and a truly transporting trip back nearly 2,000 years, Ridley Scott’s bold epic of imperial intrigue and heroism brings new luster and excitement to a tarnished and oftenA muscular and bloody combat picture, a compelling revenge drama and a truly transporting trip back nearly 2,000 years, Ridley Scott’s bold epic of imperial intrigue and heroism brings new luster and excitement to a tarnished and often derided genre that nonetheless provided at least one generation of moviegoers with some of its most cherished youthful memories.

Jagged and impressionistic in a way clearly influenced by “Saving Private Ryan,” 10-minute opening battle is a savage spectacle, as General Maximus (Crowe) commands his troops to “unleash hell” on their overmatched adversaries with a deluge of arrows and flaming canisters that set the barbarians’ protective woods on fire.But as external conflicts are put to rest, internal trouble is only beginning. The arrogant and unbalanced Commodus (Joaquin Phoenix) arrives at the front, along with his beautiful older sister, Lucilla (Connie Nielsen), just in time to learn that his ailing father (Richard Harris) has named the triumphant Maximus his successor as emperor. For his part, Maximus, a Spaniard who has never seen Rome and, far more important, has been separated from his wife and son for nearly three years, wants no part of this plan.But Maximus makes the mistake of spurning Commodus. After killing his father in a fit of jealous spite, the insecure new emperor orders the execution of the popular general. The resourceful Maximus escapes this fate but reaches home too late; when he arrives, he finds his wife and son dead, his farm torched. In the poetic manner of Sergio Leone, Scott uses a man of action’s bitter and idealized memory of his lost family as a motif and a motive for the single-minded pursuit to which he devotes the remainder of his life.

At the 45-minute mark, action shifts to a distant North African outpost of the empire, where the captive Maximus is taken as slave. Purchased by gladiatorial entrepreneur Proximo (Oliver Reed), Maximus conceals his true identity but, when thrown into the arena for the first time, he fights well as a team with the African Juba (Djimon Hounsou), who will become his closest confidant.

In the meantime, of course, Maximus must survive arena combat that is heavily rigged against him. The gladiatorial contests are tense, dynamic and brutal, to be sure, and probably no less or more violent than most viewers would want them to be. Less fetishistic about the weaponry and modes of fighting than “Spartacus” and some other Roman combat pictures of yore, “Gladiator,” with its fast flurries of action and jump cuts, emphasizes the ferocious speed and urgency of every move in the arena, to the slight detriment of spatial unity and action continuity; in terms of the classical building of tension in a one-on-one fight, the standard is still the Anthony Quinn-Jack Palance battle in Richard Fleischer’s “Barabbas.”

But “Gladiator” enjoys a solid foundation in the strength of Maximus, the vividness of its evocation of the Roman world and the integrity of the story arc. Script by David Franzoni, John Logan and William Nicholson shrewdly appropriates touchstone moments from previous epics, just as it also cuts down the talk to a minimum when possible; there is none of the windy speechifying that ground many an epic to a halt in decades past. The action is presented in strictly Roman terms, with none of the Judeo-Christian angle so common to the genre in the ’50s.

The film revels in both the glory and the horror that were Rome. Proximo’s luminous description of the Colosseum to Maximus beautifully conjures an image of what was then the center of the universe, and the games themselves are presented in context as gaudy, lowbrow entertainment. Countless details in Arthur Max’s brilliant production design and Janty Yates’ highly diversified costume design are offered up in wonderfully offhand fashion.

But the scene stealer, in his last role before his death on location, is Reed, who hadn’t brought such relish to a performance in years, and to whom the film is dedicated. Proximo’s excitement over being able to return to Rome brings out the old man’s boyish delight in his profession, which he insists is just “entertainment,” and Reed clearly reveled in both the physicality and the modestly hammy opportunities the part presented. Pic reps a great sendoff for him and a fine way to be remembered.

Production represented a gargantuan undertaking in four countries; even if the film is a big hit, it’s unlikely that the genre will come back in any significant way due to the costs involved. CGI effects have allowed numerous sets, notably the Colosseum, to be enhanced in size and spectacle value; the stunts, fights and battles are as forceful and realistic as anyone could want, John Mathieson’s widescreen cinematography is magnificent, and the pacing across 2½ hours is well modulated.… Expand

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superbatJun 17, 2020

Though it's a tad overrated, Gladiator is an entertaining spectacle. The Roman setting, entertaining battle sequences, and the fitting score are excellent. The performances are spirited across the board. It's absolutely a must-see.

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LoletinAlexisJan 29, 2019

Gladiator is a film that fails to create those excessive camera movements in battles and an end that is too hasty, with a final battle that does not do justice to the entire footage.

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FilipeNetoDec 1, 2019

A solid and epic blockbuster that still impresses us today.

This film is set in the golden age of the Roman Empire, at the end of the reign of Marcus Aurelius and the early years of Emperor Commodus. Maximus is a brilliant Roman general, theA solid and epic blockbuster that still impresses us today.

This film is set in the golden age of the Roman Empire, at the end of the reign of Marcus Aurelius and the early years of Emperor Commodus. Maximus is a brilliant Roman general, the favorite of the old emperor, who wishes to restore the Roman Republic and sees in his successor a project of bloodthirsty tyrant. However, Commodus manages to kill his father and succeed him before he carries out his plans, becoming absolute lord of Rome and orders to kill Maximus and all his family. Trapped and sold into slavery, he becomes a gladiator and, thanks to his training and military experience, quickly becomes one of the best. Finally, he returns to Rome, eager to avenge the tyrannical emperor who stole his life and family.

Ok, this movie reminds me a lot of Ben Hur with all this story of revenge and injustice set in the Roman world, but let's talk first of what's good ... directed by Ridley Scott, has a good rhythm, no dead moments, and The director did a pretty good job. The script has an emotive story, with a coherent development that gives us strong and well developed characters. Russell Crowe did a good job and shines in the lead role in one of the films that shaped his career. Joaquin Phoenix also had one of the most remarkable films of his career here, giving his villain a "rich narcissistic spoiled rich boy" touch. Richard Harris made a good appearance in what would become one of his last film works. But the real good-bye to seventh art is Oliver Reed, giving life to Proximo, the head of the gladiator school. The prestigious actor passed away during the filming period. In the supporting cast, Djimon Hounsou and Connie Nielsen do a good job.

However, the movie is not flawless. The film takes advantage of the names of two Roman emperors who actually existed and succeeded one after another. This turned out to be a problem ... in fact the lives of these two emperors have nothing to do with what this movie shows, and the use of names and contexts raises serious questions about likelihood and historical rigor. There are also some problems of lack of logic and credibility. Regarding the work of the actors, I negatively highlight the bad dialogues of this film, with absolutely cliché passages and excessive theatricality.

At the technical level, the film uses and abuses CGI, the state of the art at the time, to provide us with breathtaking scenarios that bring to our time the exaggerated glory and monumentality of Ancient Rome. It would be hard to do better than this. The deeply epic soundtrack accentuates this monumentality and has become one of the best-selling and most famous soundtracks in contemporary cinema, in all fairness. The special and sound effects highlighted the brutality of the fighting quite well, while the sets and costumes correspond well to what we might expect in an epic movie this season.

Unsurprisingly, and despite all the flaws, the film garnered five Academy Awards (Best Picture, Best Actor, Best Costume, Best Sound and Best Visual Effects) at the 2001 ceremony.… Expand

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thereaderAug 10, 2018

One of the greatest epic movies of all time, Gladiator has thrilling action and an inspirational leading performance by Russell Crowe. However (i) due to the nature of the storyline it is grim to watch at times, there are no moments ofOne of the greatest epic movies of all time, Gladiator has thrilling action and an inspirational leading performance by Russell Crowe. However (i) due to the nature of the storyline it is grim to watch at times, there are no moments of joy/humour; (ii) Commodus is portrayed as such an evil character, he is given no redeeming features whatsoever, which is a pity.

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ErikTheCriticSep 25, 2018

The movie is powerful and deeply emotional. With that, we have an excellent script and plot, accurate historical information on gladiators, and some intense bloody gladiator fights.

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Eddy91Oct 14, 2019

Gladiator was a return to form for Ridley Scott and made Russell Crowe into an A lister. This blockbuster is what happens when Hollywood occasionally manages to get the big epics right. Filled with larger-than-life characters, gorgeousGladiator was a return to form for Ridley Scott and made Russell Crowe into an A lister. This blockbuster is what happens when Hollywood occasionally manages to get the big epics right. Filled with larger-than-life characters, gorgeous scenery, impressive set design, and epic storytelling, Gladiator is designed not just to entertain, but to enthrall. It draws audiences in and immerses them in a reality that is not their own. Gladiator is set in 180 AD, and uses actual historical personages and events for background. The events that transpire in the film are largely fictional, but they blend in well with the known facts. Gladiator has a great deal to recommend it- Like many of the great Hollywood historical epics, Gladiator is the story of the triumph of a heroic figure over seemingly-insurmountable odd. In this case, he is a slave taking on the most powerful man in the world - the Emperor of Rome. Doesn't matter if you're a history buff- this is must watch cinema.(Filmmaking on a grand scale).… Expand

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zNeverSleepingMay 26, 2020

Gladiador é um filme inegável do gênero!

Toda a caracterização foi muito bem feita. Os personagens são bens construídos, com uma base muito satisfatória de filosofia, principalmente se tratando daquela época. O enredo é muito bem feito, teGladiador é um filme inegável do gênero!

Toda a caracterização foi muito bem feita. Os personagens são bens construídos, com uma base muito satisfatória de filosofia, principalmente se tratando daquela época. O enredo é muito bem feito, te emocionando e deixando intrigado. As cenas de luta poderiam ser melhores, mostrando com mais clareza os acontecimentos, mas não é ruim. Toda a questão politica envolvida é bem apresentada, mesmo não tendo impactos tão marcantes ao redor da trama como um todo. A conclusão foi belíssima e bem executada. E antes que eu me esqueça: Joaquim Phoenix estava muito bem no filme - foi muito interessante vê-lo jovem.… Expand

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DiptanshuMar 7, 2020

Awesome!ridley scott and hans zimmer's duo works this picture fine with great screenplay and really beautiful score with great performances,it felt little strecthed and repeatative as per fights and shaky camera was little extra yet it worksAwesome!ridley scott and hans zimmer's duo works this picture fine with great screenplay and really beautiful score with great performances,it felt little strecthed and repeatative as per fights and shaky camera was little extra yet it works good!all over a good movie!… Expand

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MahmusOct 11, 2020

Gladiator is the best bread and circus. A moving and very entertaining action epic with Russel Crowe and Joaquin Phoenix at the top of their game.

I absolutely love Joaquin Phoenix in this movie. He's the kind of villain you love to hate. SoGladiator is the best bread and circus. A moving and very entertaining action epic with Russel Crowe and Joaquin Phoenix at the top of their game.

I absolutely love Joaquin Phoenix in this movie. He's the kind of villain you love to hate. So pathetic and childish. So ruthless and creepy. Just right amount of cartoonish. I wanted to punch him in the face.

It can be corny and it drags a bit during the escape plan part of the plot, but it has enough emotion and brutal violence to keep the audience entertained, and that's what a good gladiator match should be.… Expand

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CakperDec 31, 2019

good movie, very good, not ass movie i watch every year in decade. recomend to everi pepel.

STORNG 8!

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RobwinzJul 28, 2020

The movie's got some great bloody and intense fight scenes from start to finish, especially the end fight scene that's honestly brilliant. Also, the cast throughout this movie do a really good job especially Maximus (Russell Crowe) andThe movie's got some great bloody and intense fight scenes from start to finish, especially the end fight scene that's honestly brilliant. Also, the cast throughout this movie do a really good job especially Maximus (Russell Crowe) and Commodus (Joaquin Phoenix) they were probably the best throughout this movie. Finally, the score which was produced by Hans Zimmer was really good and it worked very well with the scenes which it's been put with. I think the camera work in the beginning wasn't amazing but it alright. It got better throughout the movie went on and the plot was decent. Overall, it's got some great fight scenes, great acting, a great score and a decent plot, it's a really good movie and I honestly enjoyed it.… Expand

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lwhamiltonSep 23, 2020

Gladiator is an action-packed, emotional film with an excellent cast. It is often replicated but never topped. Although pacing can be slow at times, it is Undoubtedly a must-see.

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iCampoRamilDec 28, 2021

Lo primero de todo: la banda sonora es magnífica.
Las actuaciones muy bien, especialmente el dúo protagonista/antagonista, Crowe y Phoenix, especialmente este último, está sensacional.
Honestamente, es una peli redonda, bien construida, conLo primero de todo: la banda sonora es magnífica.
Las actuaciones muy bien, especialmente el dúo protagonista/antagonista, Crowe y Phoenix, especialmente este último, está sensacional.
Honestamente, es una peli redonda, bien construida, con muy buena ambientación, luego en cuanto a dirección, fotografía, es sensacional, no se hace muy lenta tampoco, acaba como tiene que acabar yo creo, es difícil ponerle pegas más allá de los gustos, y de un guion algo hueco de más. La trama podría haber ido por algún lugar más interesante, no juega mucho con sus posibilidades, pero los momentos importantes, y mira que hay, se hacen notar.

· Cosas buenas: La fuerza visual que tiene, la dirección, los combates, que son magníficos, y la banda sonora, cómo no.
· Cosas malas: guion algo plano, no por los diálogos, que son buenos, si no por la historia, se queda algo hueca.
· Conclusión: Una de esas películas que hay que conocer y ver, es redonda en casi todos sus aspectos y muy difícil ponerle una pega, un gran aliciente al "cine épico".… Expand

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AJ_13Jan 11, 2021

The action scenes are incredibly well made, and the OST and acting are really accurate. Love Joaquin Phoenix in this film.

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ChrisNortonAug 7, 2023

Epic in scale and also delivers with an unexpected dramatic punch. Gladiator delivers where you want it, with big bloody battles in the coliseum and with a convincing and compelling protagonist at the center of it. Good supporting cast andEpic in scale and also delivers with an unexpected dramatic punch. Gladiator delivers where you want it, with big bloody battles in the coliseum and with a convincing and compelling protagonist at the center of it. Good supporting cast and Derek Jacobi as Gracchus was an awesome ode to Roman film lore and something hardcore film geeks will appreciate. Although probably not historically accurate by all accounts, the film is thorough in detail of look and feel of Rome and architectural replication. This movie is light on story and political jockeying that makes other stories of Rome. Instead it focuses and surprises with emotional weight and drama that does not feel out of place. A little lackluster in structure/pacing and cheap acting and writing at times but all in all an epic adventure that shouldn't be missed and is a great rewatch as well. Also, incredible score that will last with you long after the credits.

Setting, Conflict, Character, Dialogue, Theme, Plot, and Climax: B+

Audience Engagement (do you feel runtime): No.

Top Genres - Action, Adventure, Drama Fiction/Nonfiction - Historical Fiction Runtime - 2:35

Genre(s) rating -Action: 9 -Adventure: 7 -Drama: 8

Genre Average Score: 8 Directing: 8 Cinematography/lighting: 7 Story/Narrative: 7 Structure: 6 Dialogue: 7 Score(music): 10 Editing: 7 Acting: 6 Characterization: 8 Mise en Scène/Visual Design: 10 Visual Effects: 8 Costumes/Makeup: 8 Lasting Impact: 8 Originality: 8

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JacobDec 17, 2014

While I enjoy the characters and story which are grand and epic I mainly will remember this film for its directing. This is a visually stunning film with lots of great use of costumes, sets, and on location shooting. All of these visualsWhile I enjoy the characters and story which are grand and epic I mainly will remember this film for its directing. This is a visually stunning film with lots of great use of costumes, sets, and on location shooting. All of these visuals help to create a fully believable Rome. Also, the Gladiator fights are amazing. The only drawback of the film is its length. The film is quite long and it can drag a little and the story is pretty complex. Also, some of the characters don’t have much to them especially the villain who was quite two dimensional. Despite these flaws this is still an good film. Even if you don’t care much for the characters or story the visuals are still excellent. So to answer your question Maximus Yes I am entertained.… Expand

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csw12Feb 9, 2013

One-half of the movie Gladiator is utter brilliant film-making; the other half is cliche Hollywood action-blockbuster. Good thing there was more of the brilliance than the cliches.

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BradySmithMay 19, 2013

A decent movie, with good acting, exciting action, a large scale, and moments of brilliance sprinkled throughout, but it's also a film which contains a lot of bland and boring sections. At times Gladiator can have a great atmosphere, but itA decent movie, with good acting, exciting action, a large scale, and moments of brilliance sprinkled throughout, but it's also a film which contains a lot of bland and boring sections. At times Gladiator can have a great atmosphere, but it doesn't like to stick with it nearly as often as it should. The visual effects add a tremendous upgrade to the scale of things but are very inconsistent. They range from barely passable to impressive. The best visual effects scene is probably the one where the gladiators enter the coliseum for their first time. Like I mentioned before the sword fights are very good and the performances are also good, but there is too much which is uninspired in this good movie for it to become great. It's full potential has been denied. It still might've deserved best picture for its year though.… Expand

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etoppJan 19, 2022

I didn't watch this in the cinema when it came out. I thought it sounded silly. On my first watch, I ejected the DVD after ten minutes because of the historical inaccuracies. However, a lot of people *love* this movie so I thought I shouldI didn't watch this in the cinema when it came out. I thought it sounded silly. On my first watch, I ejected the DVD after ten minutes because of the historical inaccuracies. However, a lot of people *love* this movie so I thought I should give it a second go. It's... OK. I think a lot of fans give it high ratings because of the fight scenes but I found them underwhelming because of the overuse of CGI and fast cuts. On the plus side, the acting is top-notch. It was good to see Richard Harris and Oliver Reed in another historical drama.… Expand

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Meth-dudeJan 9, 2019

With great acting performances, an interesting story and intense and well made action sequences, Gladiator deserves it's title as a modern classic. Even if the CGI effects look a little dated, it's still a good movie.

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TommingsJul 6, 2014

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Given for granted its critically acclaimed success, "Gladiator" has managed to find a way to stand strong and live up to the expectations that resided some 15 years later from its release, reaching into the top 50 of all time best films. However, its appeal and publicity doesn't always match what the actual film delivers, yes this is a story about revenge, the journey of a man who was on the brink of release from the Roman army, a man who won the honour and glory of his fellow soldiers, who battled and won every fight, who was admired by the great, Marcus Aurelius himself. Only too lose everything he holds dear and to be embroiled into gladiator games where he fights to the death and slowly regains his pride and honour to exact revenge on the man who took it all away from him. sound interesting? sure it does do this, but at a cost of being weighed down in political hoohaar and character arks that never really go anywhere until the end (which might I add is probably one of the best directed,acted and moving ending 30 minutes of this century, as of to date) but all that information and back story seems to be lost, the characters that side with Maximus seem to suddenly loose there morals and make an alarmingly unbelievable set of characters, I'm allowed to think this seeing as most of the historical elements are also flawed, yes, the story has to fit in with the history and vis versa, but there are some big inaccuracies here. The story feels dragged and at some points loses all interest in itself, taking away the focus from the "main promotion" of the film i.e. the gladiator aspect and sides more with the stale conspiracies and uninteresting characters that control them. Yes, the gladiator games are well choreographed full of action and excitement, but there is a serious lack of it in my opinion, especially for a film that is named "Gladiator" and features the main character who becomes a gladiator and participates in the gladiator games should have a predominate feature in the games. Obviously not in this case, this isn't criticism, I just don't understand why the political aspect has to be so major.

The soundtrack to this film is one of the best scores produced by Hans Zimmer; especially towards the end. Plus the acting from Russell Crowe as Maximus is fantastic and easily brings the best role here alive with only one other actor Joaquin Phoenix as Commodus coming into the only other position of 2nd place seeing as he is really the only other developed character, not to mention that the rivalry between them is brilliantly played out even if Commodus character falls a little flat, becoming a rather alienated and brash person when it comes to decision making, but Phoenix does a great job of being paranoid. Generally all other characters seem just to fall short of this even through the script is great and well written it doesn't justify any other characters other than Maximus and Commodus, with the exception of Proximo, Lucille and Marcus but they just aren't developed enough to care but Richard Harris does deliver a fine performance.

I have to say that the cinematography is amazing in this film, the CGI has stood the test of time and although some scenery and deaths look a bit...well patchy. I have to say the mise-un-scene compliments the ancient Rome style very well and even looks like it was filmed in the original robes. This film isn't a bad film at all, I found it very good, I think that Ridley Scott has made a fine film which has great acting, a decent/fairly interesting story, a well written script and perfect cinematography. But yet it does not deliver on certain aspects and jumps around to a load of characters, rather than focusing on its main ones, for a lengthy film it does drag, but this film will be a lot more enjoyable for a light hearted watch.… Expand

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EdwardGregoryApr 19, 2015

When Emperor Marcus Aurelius' son Commodus murders his father, he must also do away with Maximus Decimus Meridius, the finest general. Maximus escapes his execution, but finds his wife and child murdered. Wandering and wounded near death, heWhen Emperor Marcus Aurelius' son Commodus murders his father, he must also do away with Maximus Decimus Meridius, the finest general. Maximus escapes his execution, but finds his wife and child murdered. Wandering and wounded near death, he is picked up and put into slavery, and selected to fight for sport as a gladiator. From there, he seeks revenge.

Commencing with a full-scale, extras unlimited, realism unabated battle sequence in a mud strewn Germanica, we are confronted by a general tired of war and an emperor, Marcus Aurelius (Richard Harris), near death. Furious at the bond between Aurelius and his beloved warrior, his unhinged heir, Commodus, kills pop and condemns Maximus to death. Big mistake. Especially when you kill his loving wife and child, whom he yearns to for, by burning and crucifixion.

And so the plot follows Maximus rise as a gladiator - trained by a remarkably vociferous and effective Oliver Reed, whose face is peculiarly CGI'd in certain scenes from beyond the grave - driven by lust for revenge. In the meantime, Rome is in turmoil with the nutty new emperor, played with gleeful hamminess by Phoenix, attempting to dismantle the Senate while his doting sister Lucilla (Nielsen) seems to have other plans. And just to make things more complicated, she happens to be Maximus' ex.

There is an interesting if token commentary on the use of violent entertainment to subvert the masses, but on the whole, historical accuracy is reserved more for the technical elements than any sense of political, religious or dialectic truth (accents are all over the shop). The film also bobbles in its need to cram so much politicking in, to draw in an empire in crisis to the more personal story of one man's revenge.

While it's all grand opera, and driven by sweeping gestures and pompous, overwritten dialogue, it is prone to plain silliness - especially in granting us the big showdown at the close. But the sheer dynamism of the action, coupled with Hans Zimmer's lavish score and the forcefield of Crowe, still makes this a fiercesome competitor in the summer movie stakes.… Expand

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EddyGregsApr 19, 2015

When Emperor Marcus Aurelius' son Commodus murders his father, he must also do away with Maximus Decimus Meridius, the finest general. Maximus escapes his execution, but finds his wife and child murdered. Wandering and wounded near death, heWhen Emperor Marcus Aurelius' son Commodus murders his father, he must also do away with Maximus Decimus Meridius, the finest general. Maximus escapes his execution, but finds his wife and child murdered. Wandering and wounded near death, he is picked up and put into slavery, and selected to fight for sport as a gladiator. From there, he seeks revenge.

While it's all grand opera, and driven by sweeping gestures and pompous, overwritten dialogue, it is prone to plain silliness - especially in granting us the big showdown at the close. But the sheer dynamism of the action, coupled with Hans Zimmer's lavish score and the forcefield of Crowe, still makes this a fiercesome competitor in the summer movie stakes.… Expand

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MovieManiac83Apr 24, 2015

Commencing with a full-scale, extras unlimited, realism unabated battle sequence in a mud strewn Germanica, we are confronted by a general tired of war and an emperor, Marcus Aurelius (Richard Harris), near death. Furious at the bond betweenCommencing with a full-scale, extras unlimited, realism unabated battle sequence in a mud strewn Germanica, we are confronted by a general tired of war and an emperor, Marcus Aurelius (Richard Harris), near death. Furious at the bond between Aurelius and his beloved warrior, his unhinged heir, Commodus, kills pop and condemns Maximus to death. Big mistake. Especially when you kill his loving wife and child, whom he yearns to for, by burning and crucifixion.

There is an interesting if token commentary on the use of violent entertainment to subvert the masses, but on the whole, historical accuracy is reserved more for the technical elements than any sense of political, religious or dialectic truth (accents are all over the shop). The film also bobbles in its need to cram so much politicking in, to draw in an empire in crisis to the more personal story of one man's revenge.

While it's all grand opera, and driven by sweeping gestures and pompous, overwritten dialogue, it is prone to plain silliness - especially in granting us the big showdown at the close. But the sheer dynamism of the action, coupled with Hans Zimmer's lavish score and the forcefield of Crowe, still makes this a fiercesome competitor in the summer movie stakes.… Expand

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smartmartSep 27, 2015

While a bit overhyped and overrated, this movie does have a lot of great action sequences, a wonderful soundtrack, some good performances, and does have some genuinely powerful moments! I'd recommend "Gladiator", although it is quite flawedWhile a bit overhyped and overrated, this movie does have a lot of great action sequences, a wonderful soundtrack, some good performances, and does have some genuinely powerful moments! I'd recommend "Gladiator", although it is quite flawed and overlong.… Expand

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glommanDec 18, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Gladiator is an alright movie with sometimes great visuals and many boring scenes. I had to take more breaks than usual while watching it, mainly because the antagonist's dialogues didn't carry any weight with them except for "ugh, I'm evil and I want to **** my sister, haha, I hate my dad, because he never loved me!", all while the scenes with the protagonist keep you at the edge of your seat most of the time. All in all, not a masterpiece, but you might like it, if you want to watch a good movie about ancient Rome.… Expand

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grandpajoe6191Sep 25, 2011

"Gladiator" is just your average Rome summer flick, between all those massive action and masterful dialogue.

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DeimonnJan 11, 2014

Adorei o filme cheio de aventura romance ação, em relação ao original e melhor

mas ainda gosto de filmes de Época onde mostra algo mais real ok valeu

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MrMovieBuffDec 4, 2016

"Are you not entertained?!" Says Russell Crowe in his ambitious character. I was entertained... for the most part of 'Gladiator', directed by Ridley Scott, the movie stars Russell Crowe as Maximus, the leader of the Roman army to battle"Are you not entertained?!" Says Russell Crowe in his ambitious character. I was entertained... for the most part of 'Gladiator', directed by Ridley Scott, the movie stars Russell Crowe as Maximus, the leader of the Roman army to battle against the Germanic tribes. Maximus decides to retire to his Spanish farm estate, however, the son of Emperor Marcus Aurelius (Richard Harris), Commodus (Joaquin Phoenix) wants to rule, but is unfit in his own father's eyes, to say the least. However, Commodus does end up becoming the new ruler, and asks Maximus for his loyalty, Maximus is then arrested, but manages to escape and get back to his farm. When he arrives, he sees that his family are dead, meaning he was too late to return. When Maximus finally goes to show what he is capable of, that is when the movie really starts to move fast, however, some of the dialogue in this movie comes off as a little corny, even for a movie that was released in 2000. The screenplay by David Faranzoni, John Logan and William Nicholson is sharp, but ill-timed here and there. Ridley Scott directs this movie with pure ambition, and Russell Crowe is at his best here, not to mention Joaquin Phoenix, who plays the cold villain with such a menacing presence. The movie, as a whole, feels a bit stale and at times, emotionally detaching. I liked it for the most part... but I couldn't admire or even love it.… Expand

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solomsApr 17, 2015

A little bit boring. I liked the way they filmed the scenes, I really like the scenarium but the story is the most important thing in a movie. And that was to boring, like many other movies that pretend to show the same era and the sama story.

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Ryousei29Aug 12, 2020

Ignore this, i just wrote this in all my reviews to have in somewhere a list of all cottent thats i've saw or played in my life. Just that, sorry if you see this and you are looking for something se

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geewahJan 12, 2021

Has some fine moments, but on the whole that doesn't make up for what is a bloated, predictable and at times quite dull movie.

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PaxsterOct 23, 2010

Not sure I am really into these sandy classic epics from civilisations gone by. For sure, Crowe does a great job but by the end of the movie I was getting a little restless and I struggled to realise why it had gone for as long as it had.â

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J-ShapAug 25, 2011

Analyzing Ridley Scott's past films, you can draw that conclusion that when it comes to technical mastery, he is simply a genius. Analyzing again, he also shows little understanding of the way characters play off one another and how to lookAnalyzing Ridley Scott's past films, you can draw that conclusion that when it comes to technical mastery, he is simply a genius. Analyzing again, he also shows little understanding of the way characters play off one another and how to look for stories with depth beneath all the tech. This is especially true in Gladiator, a movie with all the buildings for a boneheaded, kistchy, action-packed gorefest. If only Scott and Crowe realized that the movie is that as it is, rather trying to disguise it by trying to make it a drama, and a clunky one at that.… Expand

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mawattie100Jul 14, 2013

I watched this movie with other epics like Braveheart in mind. I would think this would be a fair comparison but perhaps I should have seen it without trying to compare it with the likes of Braveheart, because this movie is a passionless,I watched this movie with other epics like Braveheart in mind. I would think this would be a fair comparison but perhaps I should have seen it without trying to compare it with the likes of Braveheart, because this movie is a passionless, murky experience.

When I watch the whole movie with a scowl on my face from squinting to much to see what is going on in the murkyness of the action and for the convoluted tone of the movie.. it's not a good sign.

So the issues: a pouty, uninspiring villian, murky, difficult to discern special fx and battle scenes, a convoluted plot and poor pacing.

Why then not a really low score like a 1-4 out of ten? Because Russell Crowe did do a good job, looking bold and also grizzly, and when I could discern what was happening and the movie focussed on the final battle sequence, it was involving.… Expand

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adamnJul 31, 2007

Really, not enough action to make up for the horrible plot. I cannot believe Russel Crowe won best actor for this but not A Beautiful Mind, which he was spectacular in. The people who claim this is the best movie ever made are in the same Really, not enough action to make up for the horrible plot. I cannot believe Russel Crowe won best actor for this but not A Beautiful Mind, which he was spectacular in. The people who claim this is the best movie ever made are in the same vein of people who think the DaVinci Code is the best book ever written. The action is good (though hasn't aged well), but the rest is not even as close to as good as it's made to be.… Expand

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GraemeHigginsonJul 6, 2012

"Gladiator" brings me to understand why so many knowledgable people have been apprehensive to agree when I

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NickTheCritickNov 3, 2021

This movie provides good entertainment and Ridley Scott seems to give some brilliant directing moments at times but screenplay sucks, the movie is historically inaccurate as hell: from costumes, through the reconstruction of Rome up to theThis movie provides good entertainment and Ridley Scott seems to give some brilliant directing moments at times but screenplay sucks, the movie is historically inaccurate as hell: from costumes, through the reconstruction of Rome up to the events narrated. and I can't stand Hans Zimmer 's soundtrack that I found overly pompous and out of place. Fight scenes are so badly shot that they truly seem commercials.… Expand

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RickJ.G.May 17, 2003

When I saw first saw this movie three years ago, I remember a couple who were heroin addicts in the building I was living in at the time were enthralled with this movie, and saw it on multiple occasions. I have to wonder if the millions of When I saw first saw this movie three years ago, I remember a couple who were heroin addicts in the building I was living in at the time were enthralled with this movie, and saw it on multiple occasions. I have to wonder if the millions of other people in the U.S. who joined me in throwing away $187 million at the box office, and walked away liking this movie, weren't on heroin as well. I can't understand why this movie turned out to be as popular as it did. It looks terrible (I believe it was digitally recorded and it really shows). Its action scenes are a poorly shot. It takes far too many liberties with the history of the era. Finally, what an epic sit this bore of a movie was. My rear end deserved a big thumbs up from the Coliseum crowd for enduring two-and-a-half hours of schlock like this. I gave this movie a second try to see if I had missed something the first time around and I disliked it even more. I couldn't wait for it to get over the second time. An even worse pick for Best Picture than Titanic. At least the makers of Titanic produced a movie with crisp, clear images and brilliant special effects. … Expand

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DaveCharltonJun 23, 2004

After seeing this film again, I have to say I was dumbfounded by its idiocy and triteness. After the breathtaking build up to the film's opening battle in Germania, we are given a hyper edited bloodbath, full of horrid jumpcuts that doAfter seeing this film again, I have to say I was dumbfounded by its idiocy and triteness. After the breathtaking build up to the film's opening battle in Germania, we are given a hyper edited bloodbath, full of horrid jumpcuts that do the film no favour in hiding the fact that it was done on digital cameras and didn't interest me at all, especially when compared to the intensely visceral opening battle in Gangs Of New York, which put jittery slow-motion and jump-cuts to much more effective (and this is a huge understatement). From then on, there is not one sequence in the entire film that works. The whole thing is one big boring, pompous, ugly and altogether hollow mess, so much so that it makes even Troy look thoroughly impressive in comparison. At least that had an interesting story, was aware of its own over-the-top masculinity, wasn't full of laughabley hokey politics and banal dialogue and didn't put a predictable division between the tough, ordinary Stallone-eque good guy and the weird, effeminate villain. Scenes were Commodus (Jaquin Phoenix) lusts over his sister Lucille (Connie Neilson) are unintentionally funny and have about as much resonance with what little story Gladiator has as those of the senate ranting about what they're going to do with Rome. The Colloseum fights are were the film really hits rock bottom. These loathesomely shot pieces of ruthless carnage are gratuitously bloody and devoid of either artistic or entertainment value. I wasn't so much disgusted or shocked as I was bored. The films also serves an unfortunate epitaph for Oliver Reed who is given some of the films most tedious monologues to read out, you can almost feel his boredom. One of the worst Hollywood epic of the last ten years… Expand

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opticAug 21, 2010

This piece of rubbish narrowly edges out 'Hurt locker' as the worst movie ever to win an academy award. Cliche after gut-wrenching cliche...
Joaquin Phoenix's villain is so comical that I was waiting for him to raise his pinky finger to theThis piece of rubbish narrowly edges out 'Hurt locker' as the worst movie ever to win an academy award. Cliche after gut-wrenching cliche...
Joaquin Phoenix's villain is so comical that I was waiting for him to raise his pinky finger to the corner of his lip 'Dr Evil' style and say "one million dollars".
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AshH.Dec 22, 2009

Some people are calling this the best film of all time. W. T. F. This film's characters were absolutely terrible. The acting was decent, especially from Phoenix, but everything else about it was quite lacking. Watch it with the Some people are calling this the best film of all time. W. T. F. This film's characters were absolutely terrible. The acting was decent, especially from Phoenix, but everything else about it was quite lacking. Watch it with the professional eye and you'll see that the editing is in fact, quite non-professional and sloppy. The writing was without a doubt the worst thing about it. I don't know what some people see in it, all they look for in movies are action, which this film delivers solidly along with the acting, but does not do so with anything else.… Expand

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ThomasSmithsonJul 21, 2014

Change the title to GRUMPY MAN and it will pass for an average comedy.

And Crowe got an oscar out of the deal. Great job academy!

The soundtrack supplied the only clothes pins holding up this drippy crap stained sheet on the line.

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SydmwswyJun 23, 2022

Toxic movies that I hate forever I really believe that films like this harm not only the cinema but also our world.

The script is zero. The mise-en-scènes are the level of a beginner director. The camera movement is similar to the movementToxic movies that I hate forever I really believe that films like this harm not only the cinema but also our world.

The script is zero. The mise-en-scènes are the level of a beginner director. The camera movement is similar to the movement of the camera in many promotional teasers (especially the chariot part).

Filming fights is no different from the films that are taken from wrestling, boxing and karate competitions, maybe they are even better. The opening of the movie is inefficient. Ridley Scott tries to combine music with cinematography, but fails. There is nothing good in this movie, everything is made up of ordinary and incomplete sub-narratives that are achieved with a lot of funny trickery. The ups and downs of, for example, the hero of the film have an uncertainty or even false excitement .The family has no definition in the film and is captured by the director's absurd slogans. Of course, I like Ridley Scott's movies.

Although I know who made this movie so enlargement here.… Expand

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