Gladiator

Pros: Powerful, nerve-jangling, exceptional performances by Crowe and Phoenix

Cons: Rather gory (though understandably so given the subject matter!)

The Bottom Line: A true epic from start to finish, gripping action set in a barbaric world, yet the film never loses its humanity.

Review: Since there are already about 600 reviews of this film and this review is my entry to the Quotes that make the Movie (2005) Write Off hosted by our very own New Zealander, ...

Pros: actors, cinematography, musical score, costume design

Cons: a bit bloody and gory for the younger crowd

The Bottom Line: A beautifully done movie in every aspect.

Review: It took awhile for me to actually get to see Gladiator and I think because I heard it was a long movie that I failed to watch it in the theaters. I didn’t think I would like to sit through a long movie about gladiators. I ended up renting it ...

Pros: One of the best movies ever made. Winner of five Academy Awards.

Cons: None at all.

The Bottom Line: Gladiator made my Top Ten Movies Ever Made list.

Review: Gladiator is one of the best movies ever made! The special effects were spectacular and the acting splendid! Russell Crowe's performance was nothing short of the best there is. The score was powerful and really something to hear.

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Pros: great action,settings and historical

Cons: lots of gore, and bloodshed

The Bottom Line: While the script was easy to predict, the film was so visually stunning you were captivated by this classic movie.

Review: The Gladiator
Movie Review Rated R

Action movie starring:
Russell Crowe
Joaquin Phoenix
Richard Harris
Connie Nielsen
Oliver Reed

Basic Plot: A powerful Roman general chosen to be the emperor's heir is...

Pros: Epic Storytelling. Timeless themes. A classic in our times.

Cons: Underappreciated by the literati.

The Bottom Line: Gladiator is indeed underrated. Despite superficial success, pedants deride its artistry. However, Ridley Scott’s epic struggle of two implacable powers is a classic in our time. Here is why.

Review: The function of a classic in art is that it must timelessly illuminate the human condition. Whether this is the clash of family ties vs. societal obligations in Sophocles' Antigone, or the will of a man vs. the will of the mob in Shakespeare's...

Pros: the best movie, lots of action

Cons: none

Review: Gladiator, wow is this movie one of the best ever this year that I have seen. I didn’t believe when I seen the previews for this movie on TV that I would really enjoy it, but I was wrong. Gladiator is a must see movie. Not only does it have a full...

Pros: a fantastic visual feast and a great story

Cons: a long film

The Bottom Line: one of the best movies to tackle this period.

Review: Historical dramas are a difficult genre to work in. There is always that balance between accuracy and entertainment and the point of harmony between them is different for each viewer. Most people just want to be entertained and so don't have a major ...

Pros: Unbeatable acting, Direction, Design and cinematography. Most importantly its unbelievably enjoyable

Cons: Doesnt get the recognition it deserves. Gets a little dramatic.

The Bottom Line: is the line at the bottom. (still refusing to fill this box out properly)

Review: You can’t help but feel that the recent glut of historical epics has been somewhat disappointing. Troy was average, King Arthur was notable only through a certain actresses skimpy outfits and the less said about Alexander the ...

Pros: The visual scope, the battle scenes, Crowe.

Cons: Not a whole lot.

Review: Thoroughly entertaining and nearly hypnotic, Gladiator achieves what most movies simply dream of: To completely recreate a period in time down to the most minute detail, while giving the audience a story and characters they really care about. While most...

Pros: Great cinematography, interesting scenes, strong characters, dazzling performance

Cons: Gory fights and bloodthirsty audience!

Review: I was so happy to receive a gift this week-end. A ticket to see gladiator! My wife knew that I wanted to see it. I had been watching all previews about it! I had a great time. It was like reliving the moments in my Latin classes where my teachers...