Gladiator

Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix, Connie Nielsen

In the final days of Marcus Aurelius' reign, the aging emperor arouses his son Commodus' anger when he makes known his wish that Maximus be his successor. Power-hungry Commodus kills his father and or...( read more  read more... )ders the death of Maximus. But the latter flees and hides his identity by becoming slave and a gladiator. Eventually, Maximus journeys back to Rome to confront his arch rival.

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R, 2 hrs. 45 min.

Directed by: Ridley Scott

Released: May 5, 2000

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DVD Released: November 21, 2000

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  • October 31, 2007
    "Are you not entertained?" is the question you'll ask yourself if you are not entertained by this epic action drama.
  • April 22, 2009
    good acting
  • January 2, 2009
    Directed by: Ridley Scott.
    Starring: Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix, Connie Nielsen, Richard Harris, Oliver Reed.

    << "My name is Maximus Decimus Meridius, commander of the Armies of the North, General of the Felix Legions, loyal servant to the true... ...( read more )
  • December 29, 2008
    Fun fluff. Russell Crowe is yummy.
  • November 28, 2008

    ''My name is Maximus Decimus Meridius, commander of the Armies of the North, General of the Felix Legions, loyal servant to the true emperor, Marcus Aurelius. Father to a murdered s... ...( read more )

  • July 3, 2009
    A great performance by Russel Crowe with the talented Ridley Scott pulling the strings from behind the camera. A glorious epic that even echoes in the collossium.

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January 1, 2000
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times

The film looks muddy, fuzzy and indistinct. full review

January 1, 2000
Mick LaSalle, San Francisco Chronicle

This Ridley Scott film, his best in years, re-envisions ancient Rome for the aughts and makes it safe to go back in the Colosseum. full review

Comments


  • louimiles
    June 30, 2009
    "i love this movie,very interesting one.i got a copy of this..ilike action movies with sense....
  • karenclark15
    June 26, 2009
    an all action movie from beginning to end. I loved every minute of it.
  • kzmxms
    May 19, 2009
    This is my best movie of all time i tell u when i wached this movie i cried,i love the film n till now i still wache the film.is my name sake so i love it,MAXIMUSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS
  • sweetyhide
    May 13, 2009
    My favorite movie of all time.
    Can't count how many times I have watched this.
    Just noticed recently that during one fight sence the music sounds oddly similar to Pirates Of The Carribbean.
    Anyone else notice this?
  • hottans
    April 29, 2009
    th ultimate action film
    superb!!!!!!!!!!
  • omarhenri2002
    April 2, 2009
    russel done a lot in this movie and the most thing i like in this movie is how he died heroic .a man have to be soo
  • Daughteroftwilight
    March 19, 2009
    how i love this Movie

    Especially Russel Crowe
  • millkira
    February 17, 2009
    I love this movie. its filled with so much acion, love and endurance. true meaning of pride, honour and satisfaction of a great victory.
  • marcelgatete
    January 25, 2009
    I hate Commodus
  • MichaelReutter
    January 5, 2009
    una de las tres mejores peliculas de Russell Crow

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