Gladiator

WHAT WE DO IN LIFE ECHOES IN ETERNITY.

After the death of Emperor Marcus Aurelius, his devious son takes power and demotes Maximus, one of Rome's most capable generals who Marcus preferred. Eventually, Maximus is forced to become a gladiator and battle to the death against other men for the amusement of paying audiences.

Director: Ridley Scott
Cast: Russell Crowe , Joaquin Phoenix , Connie Nielsen , Oliver Reed , Richard Harris , Derek Jacobi , Djimon Hounsou , David Schofield , John Shrapnel , Tomas Arana

Genres: Action , Drama , Adventure

Release date: 2000-05-04

Rating: 8.2

Runtime: 155minutes

Budget: 103M

Revenue: 465M

Production Companies: Universal Pictures , Scott Free Productions , Red Wagon Entertainment , Mill Film , DreamWorks Pictures

Reviews:

  • Kairi Jimenez
    The perfect blend of action, humor, and heart. One of the best movies I've seen in years.
    Rating: 5

  • Otis Cain
    A fun, light-hearted movie that's perfect for a weekend watch. Not too deep, but enjoyable.
    Rating: 3.5

  • Emmett Frederick
    A solid, enjoyable film. The performances were good, though it didn't really break new ground.
    Rating: 3.5

  • Finley Frazier
    A decent watch, though the pacing felt a bit slow in the middle. The cinematography was great, though.
    Rating: 3.5

  • Cohen Richard
    An engaging and well-paced thriller. The twists were well-executed, keeping me hooked throughout.
    Rating: 4