The People's Review of Gladiator
Mrs Gladiator
score = 100
INSPIRING, AMAZING, EARTH SHATTERING, MIND BLOWING, MAGICAL, MYSTICAL,
SPELL BINDING, can you tell how much I love this film, not forgetting Rus.
The music is absolutely DIVINE. A score of 100 is not enough, I VOTE
ATLEAST ONE MILLION.
As for the Critic named" Ebert" mentioned above, my advice to
you, If you have a day job, don't give it up as your score is a joke.
Perhaps shock treatment might help you, your brain may function abit
better with any luck.
Gladius
score = 100
To be honest I wasn't all that excited about going to see this film but I
went along anyway. It was and still is the most inspiring, breath taking,
heart felt film that I have seen in along time. Not many films have such
passion and power. It portrayed the human spirit (good and evil) and how
one rises above the most tragic of circumstances. Russell Crowe is a
gifted actor whom obviously studied extremely hard to portrayed his roll
and WHAT A PERFORMANCE. If you haven't already brought the CD I recommend
you do so as it will bring back all your favourite scenes and my favourite
being the ending. I adore Rus and the part he played and like his
character said "strenght and honour". If I may say A FEW
MORE thingS to the so called critic "Ebert" who on earth gave
you the right to judge you absolute looser". SHAME ON YOU. You
obviously have no taste at all. Perhaps you should call it a day. FOR
ANYONE ELSE THAT COMPARES THIS FILM TO "BRAVEHEART" NEEDS A
BRAIN TRANSPLANT.
Duck
score = 100
I don't know why everybody compares this movie to Braveheart. They
are very different movies from start to finish. Braveheart deals
with patriotism and passion. While Gladiator deals with betrayal and
revenge. Even though Braveheart did deal with a little revenge.
This movie was excellent, and I've seen it about 5 times. Braveheart
is still better though.
Nitpicker
score = 100
I was prepared to see another silly, prettified Hollywood epic. Instead,
from the opening shots I realised that here was an historically-based film
for which a great deal of research had been done. Although the central
story is a fiction, the background and settings were finely chosen. The
costumes, and portrayals of Roman life were pretty accurate and almost
casually showed the audience what an amazing culture they had. The
performances were exceptional from the brooding Maximus to the anguished
and ultimately mad Commodus - a hair raising and heart-pounding approach,
from the shock of patricide to the eroticism of his incestuous obsession
with Lucilla. The score was just right too - spiritual, Wagnerian and
achingly poignant. What a treat. Nothing could top this - don't even try.
bubble
score = 100
O.k. Now if you are debating about wether or not to see this movie, I hope
that I am the one to help you. I watched this movie only once, and that is
all that I needed to fall in love. This movie, from the previews, looked
like a gorey, violent, pointless movie with no plot. Well... That is what
I thought too, but once I saw the movie, I realized that the charactor
developement makes it so interesting and fun. And how could I forget,
Russell Crowe. He did an amazing job of portraying Maximus... "the
general who became a slave, the slave who became a gladiator, the
gladiator who defied an empire." That is enough to say. Please,
PLEASE go see it!!! I can not think of a better movie.
kayleigh clark
score = 100
I loved the film. The cast was brillient my favorate was Joaquin Phonix he
is fantastic I thought it was quight moving that I even cried I
enjoied so much I went and brought the book and vidioand dvd I watch it
when ever I can it fills like your in the move a true master pieace
gillingham kent england
David Duncan
score = 100
This is a must see movie, there is no reason why you should not see it.
Its the best movie I think I have ever seen. It has alot of action and
suspence. I f you havent seen it you need to.
tom
score = 100
I bought dvd never seeing the movie before. let me say it was worth every
cent. in my free time i just watch the movie over and over again. the
music is awesome sets into the plot great. this movie should win all kind
of awards. i commend the people that put this movie together
Titanus
score = 60
This film is okay. Nothing great, and certainly nothing original.
The battle scenes looked like they were done for a cheap mini-series, the
story was a Braveheart ripoff (without the emotion or character
development), and the script was textbook stuff.
Stuart Nuttall
score = 100
Gladiator is the best film ever made. I love the film. The actors are
great, the storyline is fantastic and is a well made film. DreamWorks and
Universal pictures shall stand proud at this masterpiece. Best at the
cinema but video is good to. I loved it 100%!!!
James
score = 100
Well, what can i say, other than, I LOVED this movie , i must say, it was
the best ive ever seen, had a good story line, awsome grafics, and well, i
cant think of anything else to put here, but it was a awsome movie.
-The Big J Man.
Maximus
score = 100
The Gladiator is the most tremendest picture in all level's. where ever
you see it you will go srait to ancient Rome it is marvoules,the actores
the screenplay etc...
you just want too see it and see it and see it...
It's whith a great sense of action that this movies trancends your
possivel imagination
beth
score = 100
Gladiator is amazing and it isn't gonna be the same on video. I don't know
why its being compared with Brave Heart because the battle scenes in
Gladiator were a thousand times better. And Maximus is so sexy!
Russell Crowe is gonna be huge after this - he rules!
Lucy
score = 100
I absolutely loved Gladiator. It is a movie worth seeing over and over
again, in fact I have seen it 4 times and never tire of watching the
action filled yet touching epic movie. Russell Crowe is brilliant, and
very very sexy. He should bring home an Oscar for performance as the
macho yet tender character, Maximus. Anyone who disagrees about that this
great film should win an Oscar for best picture, probably enjoyed last
year winner and totally disappointing and disgusting movie, American
Beauty. Please go see Gladiator and see what should be an Oscar winning
movie. Ten thumbs up for Gladiator.
Les
score = 100
I never thought I would see a film to move and excite me as much as
Sparticus but this is it. I have no idea how anyone could not say
wonderful things about it.
Hobbes0675
score = 100
Seen it twice yet and i'm definetely gonna go get it on DVD. The story is
classic. The characters' motifs are as old as mankind. And the emotions
this movie portraits and evokes go all the way from enveloping excitement
to stunning sadness. Before it's available on DVD I'm probably gonna see
it at least another two times. Great one.
a'45
score = 100
this was the greatest movie ever!!!!!! All you people out there who didn't
like it are a bunch of ignorants, you dont know shit!!! Braveheart and
gladiator are both epic stories, of course they are going to seem similar
they both have battles and intense scenes. Aperen, Kate and Rummer can
kiss my ass and to that so called RCrowe fan, Russell Crowe gave his best
performance ever. Don't call yourself a Russell Crowe fan if you are to
much of an idiot to notice his incredible performance. He diserves an
oscar!!!!!!
gaby
score = 100
I saw the movie like 5 times. it very entertaining and the actors are
great. Russel Crowe's performance deserves another oscar nomination. Im
sure he'll take it home this time.
Lindy
score = 100
Wow what a great movie! I honestly think I'm going to buy this on tape or
dvd, which i rarely do. Ridley Scott is an amazing director, from creepy
"Legends" to breath-taking "Blade Runner". This is
another fanatsic movie. The gore in it is hard to handle at times, but it
is candid and realistic. I love all of the charaters, and my favorite was
probably Cierco-that guy was just way too good to be killed off. If you
liked this movie you would probably enjoy "Braveheart" and
"Rob Roy" Happy watching! :)
arius3
score = 80
It was good and impressive. I thought that I may not see any of this kind
of great movie-such as Benhur, Quo va dis'...any more. The spectacular
scenes with a battle and Comudus' entrance into Rome and the Coloseum have
made me run into the ancient Rome. The structure of the movie is good even
though the last scene seemed to be so unrealistic. I think 'Gladiator'is
one of the most interesting movie in 2ooo
Elizabeth
score = 100
For those people who are after an exciting and breathtaking movie to
watch, 'Gladiator' is for you. It includes many important themes, like:
love, hate, justice, betrayal, morality, loyalty, and revenge. A friend
had said to me that it was bad 'cos you had to be on your bum for so long,
but I didn't even realise the time. The film was so enchanting with the
beautiful costumes and brilliant actors. I think that every actor in the
movie had contributed to the success of the movie. It may not be
historically correct but who gives? It is a masterpiece and a movie
historically correct would be so boring. I would have given the movie a
rating more than 100 if I only could!!!
vanilly
score = 100
sik movie! fights scenes are good, but thats not what this is all about.
its not about the fall of rome or anything, but about revenge and honour.
worth seeing twice even!
Maja Christensen
score = 100
"Gladiator" is definitely worth seeing!!!!!!!!!!!! Excellent
movie with beautiful pictures and convincingly performances by Joaquin
Phoenix as Commodos, and Connie Nelson as Lucilla, she is really amazing,
what a charisma she's got. I do recommend!
Isabella
score = 90
A definitely "MUST SEE" movie!! I really loved it and when the
lights came on in the cinema, I thought "Wow" now that's a good
movie. Maximus has a really attractive personality, something that we look
for but can never really find. The story was great, and through it you
could see Rome's greatness as it once had been. The collosseum was also
magnificent, and the love, betrayal, jealousy, ambition and vengeanance
was really well portrayed by the actors and the director. It was an
absolutely "Worthy" film to see. I recommend it to people who
enjoy serious and yet humane movies.
Roman Rangel
score = 100
I love gladiator because of its awesome performances and incredible battle
scenes. Really a must see!!
Cassie
score = 70
Yes, it was bloody, but that was the time. I thought the special
effects were excellent and Joaquin was fantastic - a hard role to play.
Russell Crowe showed us again that he is an actor who can play many roles
and he stood up well in such an epic part. The story was one that I think
is good to bring back up again especially at this time as violence seems
to be more and more prevalent. I say this because the whole story is
about the futility of violence for violence sake (Gladiators tournament).
In saying that I have to stress that I didn't want to see this movie
because of the good fight/battle scenes it was because I think that it is
good to see things and be reminded that we are lucky to have the
opportunity to learn from the mistakes of the past. If only we
would!
Brett
score = 100
This is the best movie I have ever seen. If you like action and
amazing visual effects gladiators has it all. Suspensfull and
thrilling.
EmXtrix
score = 100
This is the best Drama/Action movie since Saving Private Ryan... And I
think it will still be the best for years to come... It is a tragic yet
great tale... and is DEFINATELY without a shout of a doubt.. a MUST SEE!
Janie C.
score = 100
Oh my gosh i loved this whole movie! I also (like matt b. below) can
imagine this great movie winning tons of awards =). All of it is just
plain greatness. In this movie, every minute is entertaining. It keeps you
in your seat wanting more of it.
Matt B.
score = 100
This is the greatest movie of all time. It SHAMES "Titus", a
movie that came out a couple months before. I can see this one fitting
into the "Best Picture", "Best Actor", "Best
Supporting Actor", "Best Directing", "Best Visual
Effects", "Best Original Screenplay", "Best
Makeup", "Best Art Direction", "Best
Cinematography"... there are just too many. All in all, GO SEE THIS
MOVIE!
jeanine
score = 90
One of the best movies i've seen this summer. I actually cried at the end.
I loved every minute.
Brandon
score = 100
Those of you out there that can't enjoy the film because it was very
entertaining and held your attention for that long should break out of
your coffin and get a life. I don't know much about Rome or what
happend there during that time in History, but this was a great movie that
speaks truly about leaders and how they make a success from what life has
to offer them. Leaders don't wait for handouts or worry about life
being fair. Maximus Decimus Meridius is a true leader and reminded
me that if it is going to be... it is up to me and my dream. In the
beginning of the movie he built a dream for his army before they fought.
That is what leaders do.
elly
score = 60
Obviously an attempt to make a serious film dealing with the subject. If
only the script and the acting had matched the high quility of the
gladatorial and battle scenes, it could have been great. Russell
Crowe's resenblence to Mel Gibson was distracting, but he could have
been great with better editing.
Dave
score = 100
Good movie! Good movie! Good movie! Truly a brilliant film. Russell Crowe
really made this film great. People that critize the movie because it was
not historically accurate are basically losers! Movies are movies! Not
usually based on fact. FICTION! Go rent Bambi if you want something
historically correct to critize, losers!
Milo
score = 100
Excellent. So the historical account was not accurate? We go
to the movies to escape reality and to be drawn into another time and
place. I never saw any advertising professing this to be a
documentary! The portrayal of many of the characters, whether
historically correct or not,depicted personalities, or portions, of the
time period. This is not Braveheart, just essential similar elements
to win over the hearts of the true movie buff. What, were directors
supposed to leave all historical drama alone after Braveheart for fear of
being similar? Please...two very different personalities directed
each...extraordinary talent all!
judi
score = 90
Even though I couldn't watch all the fight scenes because I don't really
like the gore, there was a very appealing human story line. I am not
an "action movie" fan, but I will see Gladiator again.
Eva Elena Resendiz Vega
Mi nombre es Eva Elena Resendiz Vega, soy de México, D.F.,y tengo 37 años.
Refernte a la pelicula,quiero decirles que los felicito, ya que tiene buen
argumento y los escenarios son fabulosos. La actuación de los artistas es
muy buena, que digo, excelente. Y la he visto dos veces y la recomende a
mi familia y compañeros del trabajo. Ojalä la saquen en VHS. Por otra
parte, me gusta mucho como actua el Sr. Russell Crowe y quiero decirle que
esta muy guapo y que ojalá me envié una foto. Tambien felicito al
Sr.Joaquin Phonix porque tiene una muy buena actuacion como villano. En fín
los felcicito y ojala esten nomiados para el Oscar FELCIDADES!.....
fred
score = 100
very convincing, right from the beginning to the end.Russell crowe has
finally proven himself to be an A class actor,the music throughout the
movie stirs up strong emotions in the gut, and the bloody but glorious
fighting sequences, especially the opening battle against germania was
breathtaking and spectacular.Ridley scott has indeed proven that he is
capable of showing us a powerful epic and not just some senseless violent
film.well done!
Alperen
score = 30
Although ıt was a good film, characters didn't play very well.They
have bad performance!for example OLD CAESAR (which killed by his
son)have bad performance in his role.Scenerio is bad and copied from
BRAVEHEART!!Everybody says it's good but it's not!!It has a magical
atmosphere that holds everyone,sentimental parts save the film...If you
think carefully,that parts are spread every 10min of the movie...Finally
ıf u have a spare time don't waste it with GLADİATOR please
Craig
score = 100
Hi. I am Craig from England and I am aged 16. I have seen Gladiator
recently. WOW. What a film. It's very powerful and indeed emotional.
Russell Crowe deserves all the credit. Brilliant.
piratze
score = 80
YAY Ridley Scott! What a beautiful and entrancing story, this film was so
visually brave (and deliberate) with its unusually somber colours palette,
and rough battle scenes. Crowe and Phoenix are stunning and convincing - I
came out of the theatre reeling and inspired. Not your average
block-buster film (but then when has Ridley Scott ever given us that? -
Alien, Blade Runner...)
John
score = 100
What I got from the movie: It reminded me about some important values in
life, e.g. Leadership - you sell your vision to others, you perform to
show results, and make a stand for what you believe in, and am willing to
fight and die for it. Gladiator portrayed it in every sense.
At the end of the day, what matters to in life? Is it fame, fortune
& power, or love, justice, and honour? Look for these themes, and your
comments won't just be that it was "The best movie I've seen in my
entire life"... :-)
Lynx ~
score = 90
Gladiator is such a great movie. From the start you get sucked right
in. The battle sequences are gritty and well directed. After a while
you begin to admire Maximus and has the film progresses you just don't
want him to fail. The scenes of Rome are beautiful, including the fight
sequences in the coliseum! The princess is also very beautiful. The
film has everything you could ever want from a movie, great scenery,
beautiful women, lots of action, a real git of a villain ,and oh year a
good story! It’s sort of like a cross between Braveheart and Ben-hur, a
MUST see film! Trust me!
augusto
score = 100
It´s a wonderful history, it has action, romantic, etc parts. Además la
música de la película es mas que genial, la construcción de espacios
virtuales tan reales como en aquellos tiempos. En si, es un película que
catalogo como perfecta. mi correo es alan_a3@latinmail.com
Ms. Reny B.
The movie Gladiater is just great. It is true that is not acurate,
so what? It is entertaining and was fun to watch. This almost three
hours at the theater was worth every penny. The actors were superb!
The director has the talent of the bests of the prey all together. Love
guys! Ms. Reny B.
Rachel
score = 100
I really enjoyed everything about this film. It all looked wonderful
especially Russell Crowe! The gladiator fight scenes were exciting
and well done and the cast was excellent. I felt the only thing that
was lacking was a bit more romance which would have made this excellent
film even better for me.
Quinn
score = 100
I thought gladiator was an extordinary movie . It was
exciting,thrilling,and most common breath taking. Russell Crowe acted so
well in the movie as well as the other actors . I suggest to everyone to
go and see a fantastic movie . In my opinion this is by far the most
unbelievable action movie i have seen in my entire life!!!
ECS
score = 100
If you loved Braveheart, you'll love this one as well. It contains
all the elements a great movie should have and allows the viewer to
experience every emotion. Definitely a must see!!!
Omar Teutle
score = 100
This movie is the best action thriller of the year, and of other
action/drama films in the past. Everything was wonderfull, and the
characters were very well played. To all of those other people who really
didn't think this movie was, many people who saw this movie have two words
for you all, This film is by far, the best of the summer, and of the year.
Many of us hope to see this film being nominated for at least one academy
award. peace!!!!!!
DavieWhite
score = 100
This film had a great tale to tell, forget the accuracy it was not a
documentory nor a book. The film does entertain you with all the drama of
a classic you only have to listen to the "silence" of the
audience during the film to know it is and will be watched for many a long
year. Better than Titanic and Braveheart, should win a few Oscars at
least.
Trevor
score = 100
okay first off this is probably the best movie I have ever seen. All of
you people who say that it is a braveheart cop off are seriously off base.
The good guy losing something precious to him is as old as films
themselves. And if he is losing something he is obviously losing it to
someone more powerful than himself (hence the tyrant, another
cop-off according to some people). I think that this movie and
braveheart are comparable but are about two totally different plots.
Braveheart is about fighting for your freedom and never giving up.
Gladiator is about revenge and moral victory. Wait till patriot come
out...the same people will be moanin because it is too much like
braveheart....well get over it
MS
score = 90
Actually, if I had the choice I'd like to rate this film about 97.
Powerfully evocative, artfully done in every aspect. The screenplay
left a bit to be desired, but that weakness was forgiveable because of all
the rest: great performances, striking cinematography, emotionally
satisfying basis for story. This movie made me aware of Russell Crowe, and
that in itself was worth the price of the ticket and the 2.5 hours spent.
In fact, I have seen it 4 times so far, and intend to go back as many
times as I can, budget allowing, until it's gone from the theatres.
Russell Crowe has said his favorite movies are the ones where, when it's
over, you sit there and say, "Can't I have just 10 more
minutes?!" This was just like that--hence, all my return
trips-- just wanna be there again, experience it again. In short, I
LOVED it.
Carlos C.
score = 90
Es una de las tres mejores películas que he visto (titanic, salvar al
soldado ryan y GLADIATOR). Todo en general es extraordinario: imágenes,
vestuario, efectos especiales y la historia en si. Aunque a mi me hubiese
gustado que Máximo hubiese entrado con el ejército. A lo mejor un par de
luchas más no hubieran ido mal.
Frances
score = 100
I don't know how you people sleep at night, this film is the best ever.
The ending was great, i don't know what your thinking, he went home to his
wife and son something he'd dreamed of since the end of the battle.
This will be a great film forever!!!!!!!!!
nicole
score = 100
This film is the best film I have ever seen, and I have seen many
films in my life. Russel Crowe are the best actor you can see on a screen.
See it or live whitout this speciall feeling the movie give you.
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It
has been four decades since chariots raced and swords flashed across movie
screens in epic dramas of a time long past. Now, director Ridley Scott
brings the glorious battles of the ancient Roman arena back to the big
screen in a sweeping story of courage and revenge. The great Roman General
Maximus (Russell Crowe) has once again led the legions to victory on the
battlefield. The war won, Maximus dreams of home, wanting only to return
to his wife and son; however, the dying Emperor Marcus Aurelius (Richard
Harris) has one more duty for the general-to assume the mantle of his
power. Copyright -- © 2000 DreamWorks and Universal Pictures
