When a Roman general is betrayed and his family
murdered by an emperor's corrupt son, he comes to Rome as a gladiator to
seek revenge.
Writers:David Franzoni (story),
David Franzoni (screenplay)
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Stars:Russell Crowe,
Joaquin Phoenix,
Connie Nielsen
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Storyline
Maximus is a powerful Roman general, loved by the people and the aging
Emperor, Marcus Aurelius. Before his death, the Emperor chooses Maximus
to be his heir over his own son, Commodus, and a power struggle leaves
Maximus and his family condemned to death. The powerful general is
unable to save his family, and his loss of will allows him to get
captured and put into the Gladiator games until he dies. The only desire
that fuels him now is the chance to rise to the top so that he will be
able to look into the eyes of the man who will feel his revenge.
User Reviews
Once
again, Director Ridley Scott proves to be as professional as one can
be. The recreation of ancient Rome is splendid, with all its magnificent
buildings and atmosphere and he is able to show with all brightness the
greatness of the Roman Empire, with its political problems and military
discipline, and love and treason, of hate and jealousy, that still have
a place in our world today. But the story has a glow of its own, to
which all the beautiful scenery (believe me, it's awesome!!!) and great
cinematography are just balancing factors. The plot is a rich one, that
is as dynamic as it is present. He once again, after Blade Runner, 1492,
and others helps us visit the depths of the human soul, which remains
the same over all our historical and social experience. Even the fights,
are displayed in such a way that all the blood is quite discrete, but
still, making us feel like screaming and jumping out of our seats. I
would also like to point out the performances of the cast, that is
surprisingly good. We have some actors and actresses, who are not
Hollywood icons, but are are greatly able to move the audience among
screams and tears. All in all, we have guys like Russel Crowe, who are
coming out to be part of a new and extremely promising harvest of people
who are making each time more fans around the world. Well, you should
see for yourself!
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