... emperor Constantine I actually abolished gladiatorial games in AD 325, but apparently without much effect since they were again abolished by the emperor Honorius (393-423). 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 ... than that of the emperor is the will of the people. He also knows that he can only attain his revenge by becoming the greatest hero in the empire. Maximus (Russell Crowe) plays an important role in the movie. He ...

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... . The film starts out after the winning a major battle against the Germanic peoples of the north. Emperor Marcus Aurelius (played by Richard Harris) asks his commanding general Maximus (played by Russell Crowe) to succeed him and then to end the corruptness of the kingdom by returning power to the Senate of Rome for the good of the people. When Marcus Aurelius ... -one in the arena. James Monaco , author of How to Read Film states that "an actor's performance is the result of the conflict between the role and the actor's persona." Russell Crowe's role and personal persona fits this film p...

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... (Richard Harris) who plays the emperor of Rome, is dying on the Germanian frontier of the Empire. Upon his death, he whishes to announce his loyal general, Maximus Decimus Meridius (Russell Crowe) as emperor of Rome, in order to restore Rome to the republic it once was. However, Maximus wants no part of power, and prefers to return to his farm ... it believable that they should win through superior tactics and discipline. However, many believe that excessively busy editing at times, distracts from the flow of the fighting. In addition, Gladiator, Russell Crowe shows off his unstoppable ...

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... to watch that had a strong social theme was Gladiator. The movie was written and directed by Ridley Scott. Gladiator tells the story of Roman General Maximus Decimus Meridius, played by Russell Crowe. Maximum defeats the rebellious Germans in battle, and Caesar asks him to become Protector of Rome during a transition back to the Republic. Maximus does not want this; he tells ... ...

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... a corrupt Roman prince who is turned king, the roman general comes back as a gladiator to seek revenge on the prince turned king. The movie which was made in 2000 stars Russell Crowe as the Roman general Maximus, Joaquin Phoenix as Comodus the prince turned king and Oliver Reed as Proximo the generals kind servant along with a whole list of other characters ... ...

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This magnificent film; was directed by Ridley Scott. He had wonderful costume design and scenery. The storyline of this film was incredible as well as suspenseful. Russell Crowe, who plays Maximus the Gladiator performed remarkably. His emotion and ability to act out the action scenes were simply marvelous. Maximus, a prestigious general of Rome has lead his men ... ...

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... , and he knows he will only achieve that power by becoming the greatest hero in Rome. This intense movie is filled with talented actors perfectly fit to play their role. Russell Crowe plays Maximus and Commodus is played by Joaquin Phoenix. Connie Nielsen plays the role of Lucilla, the sister of Emperor Commodus. Lucilla is an important character, since she conspires ... ...

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