Gladiator is loosely based on real events that occurred within the Roman Empire in 180 AD. Directed by Ridley Scott and released in 2000, it features an excellent Hollywood actor, Russell Crowe, and terrific supporting artists Joaquin Phoenix, Connie Nielsen and Richard Harris who really gave justice to their characters. The film's timeless appeal is fueled by its simple plot, excellent character depiction and astonishing special effects which in totality easily warrants a 5-Star rating. .
The movie's plot is simple. It chronicles the plight of a good general who suffered injustice and lives on to seek revenge. Unlike suspense movies where the succeeding scenes are not predictable, the audience can easily predict the transition of events in "Gladiator." However, this simplicity of plot did not make the movie less interesting: rather, it ignites the curiosity of the audience to further see how the main character would fulfill his revenge. There are no unexpected twists and the audience has confident certainty over Maximus' winning against every opposing force. The scene where Commodus ordered his execution invoked empathy among the audience but they were self-assured that Maximus will survive the challenge. The several fight scenes in the gladiator arena even intensifies the confidence of the viewers over the protagonists' skill of winning battles. Another fascinating aspect of the movie is how Ridley treats the theme of democracy and afterlife. Although there was little inclusion of romance in the film, it sustains the interest of the viewers because it embodies political and spiritual ideals. The wish of the dying Caesar was to alter the political system of Rome into a republic - a government by the people, of the people and for the people. Additionally, the plot is an inspiring element of the film where Maximus showed hope a midst painful adversities because of his belief that the human soul is eternal.
Gladiator. ... I selected this movie because I heard it was interesting and action filled. ... Part of the movie were confusing and rushed through to make sure that the missing part is not noticed. For instance, the dog suddenly vanishing from the movie after the first few minutes. ... To its credit, the movie gets some of its facts right. ...
We learn very early in the movie through various exchanges in dialogue from the Romans that Spartacus is more rebellious than many other slaves. ... After being sold to Batiatus (Peter Ustinov), a presumed broker of gladiators, Spartacus enters a very rigorous gladiator training academy. The academy employs incredibly strict training exercises that strengthen the gladiators into mighty warriors. ... At one point, two Roman noble officials enter the gladiator academy with their concubines and wish to see a fight to the death between the enslaved gladiators. ... Spartacus is outraged at such...
A Historical Film Review by Andrew Rose Hollywood has created many historical movies and often they are created inaccurately, in the case of "Spartacus" (1960) clearly the director, designers and the writers did their homework. ... He was then captured and forced into slavery and sent to a Roman Gladiator school at Capua. ... The armor used in the movie was introduced in the early 1st contrary C.E., after the real events. ... The one innovation strongly featured was the use of concrete, as most of the Gladiator school, city walls and gashouses were made of it. ... I believe this is a ...
He is forthcoming when recognizing that his book is not a comprehensive compilation of movie reviews, but helps his audience by specifying the purpose of his work, which is "to look at them [movies] in the light of history as I understand it - with their relative merits as films I am not particularly concerned." ... His analysis of the many Roman Empire movies is broad, with Demetrius and the Gladiators emerging as the front-runner in this area. The story of a revolt against tyranny, Spartacus, was given tough love in an extensive review that praises what the movie captured despite the diffi...
For me last year was the year that Hollywood decided to make some interesting (The Insider), un-conventional (Being John Malkovich) and epic (Gladiator) films. ... It came with rave reviews, unusual for a Hollywood film, and was a sleeper hit at the box office. ... y confirmed a lot of what was in the movie saying that according to his files the film painted a fair picture of America's involvement. ... When creating the movie O'Russell knew that with the combination of a large budget and big stars, a solely intellectual, or thought provocative movie would not be possible. ... B...
