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Ridley Scott (BLADE RUNNER, ALIEN) transports Hollywood to second-century Rome in this rousing historical epic that proudly harkens back to such films as BEN-HUR and SPARTACUS. Russell Crowe plays Maximus, a Roman general who leads the troops in conquering Germania for the empire. When an aging Marcus Aurelius (Richard Harris) .. Read more

Starring	Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix, Oliver Reed, Richard Harris
Director	Ridley Scott
Genres	Action/Adventure

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- Lavish, spectacular, action-packed epic that re-invigorated a moribund genre, though in contrast to its predecessors it is somewhat glum in its approach; in its attempt at a tragic dimension, it eschews the camp decadence and fun of previous excursions in
- 32325
- - Halliwell's Film Guide
  - 02 Mar 2006 at 15:42
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  At my signal, unleash hell
  
  An old and tiring Marcus Aurelius (Richard Harris) has chosen not to bequeath the Roman Empire to his solitary heir Commodus (Joaquin Phoenix) and has decided ... read more »
  
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  - JediSi
  - 301 reviews
  - Kent
  - 17 Sep 2007 at 18:38
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  Greatest movie ever. Seriously.
  
  I lost count how many times I watched this film and it never gets boring. Everything is just epic and incredibly well done, music, costumes, scenery, acting, ... read more »
  
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- - iuli2a
  - 24 reviews
  - Bristol
  - 28 Mar 2012 at 02:14
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  An epic story about vengeance
  
  Lavish scenery, brilliant cinematography, and great acting & directing. All wrapped up in a story of vengeance, morals, justice, and redemption; makes this ... read more »
  
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- 1089984
- - Wishful_Scriber
  - 6 reviews
  - Southampton
  - 08 Feb 2012 at 01:47
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  one of the greatest
  
  easily one of the greatest films, I've seen it more times than i can remember and rented as i couldn't find my copy, great film definitely worth ... read more »
  
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- 1081989
- - AnthonyMcC22
  - 12 reviews
  - Enfield
  - 15 Jan 2012 at 00:45
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  Life during Roman Empire comes alive!
  
  This film was not only highly entertaining but also gives a glimpse of what life may have been like during the Roman Empire. It wet my appetite to want to know ... read more »
  
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- 1057749
- - LossieLass
  - 7 reviews
  - 01 Nov 2011 at 21:10
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  Sooper duper!
  
  Its a brilliant epic. Its one of those films that you dont want to end because it draws you into another world thats better than ours.
  
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  - 06 Aug 2011 at 17:57
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  one of the best movies
  
  For me this has got to be one of the best movies ever made, watched it about 10 times and never gets boring, just watched the extended version for the first ... read more »
  
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  - 12 Jul 2011 at 03:04
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  One of the Best
  
  This film reminds me of Spartacus. Plenty of good old roman blood and guts! Pity it ended when it did.
  
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  - 11 Jun 2011 at 13:58
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  Easily One of the Best Ever made ! ++++
  
  what a Great Movie ! Doesnt Need anymore words ,enough said , Just watch and enjoy this fantastic Film .
  
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  - 11 Jun 2011 at 04:26
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  really good film
  
  very good film, which is gripping to the end. Really good ending too.
  
  Russell crowe deliveres a brilliant performance in a brilliant film.
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- - cheesekake
  - 760 reviews
  - uk
  - 10 Jun 2011 at 12:47
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  - 2
  Too gory
  
  Yuck. Too much blood and gore for me. I can see that it's a good film through- husband loved it, while I hid behind a cushion.
  
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  - 15 May 2011 at 13:30
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- - 24
  - 3
  At my signal, unleash hell
  
  An old and tiring Marcus Aurelius (Richard Harris) has chosen not to bequeath the Roman Empire to his solitary heir Commodus (Joaquin Phoenix) and has decided ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 476321
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  - JediSi
  - 301 reviews
  - Kent
  - 17 Sep 2007 at 18:38
- - 12
  - 7
  Leaders are born not created
  
  This film sizzles from the start and the fight scenes are second to none. I can count on one hand the amount of times I have been to the cinema in the past few ... read more »
  
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- - LD
  - Herts
  - 21 Feb 2004 at 12:01
- - 9
  - 3
  What a film!!
  
  A class act by Russell Crowe. On the whole, the story line was good, but I must say, the film was rather 'gory'. The 'Barbaric Practices' ... read more »
  
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- - ebola
  - HERTS
  - 20 Sep 2004 at 13:44
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  The ultimate film!
  
  Oh God....Gladiator to me is totally flawless and is definately the best movie ever....and I've been waiting for years for another movie to come along and ... read more »
  
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- 447020
- - Mogoli
  - 13 reviews
  - London
  - 05 Jun 2007 at 15:00
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  It's a bit crap!
  
  I found this boring, but I'm not really that interested in this sort of thing, and only really watched it coz there was nothing else to do. It didnt have me... read more »
  
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- - Cazuk1976
  - 214 reviews
  - Peterborough
  - 11 Jun 2007 at 22:26
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  - 2
  Great film
  
  I was very reluctant to watch Gladiator, it’s taken me all this time since it first came out. But it was fantastic I’d recommend it to anyone. Russell... read more »
  
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  - herts
  - 24 Jan 2004 at 20:44
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  gladiator
  
  absolutly brilliant even for the 5th time!!!
  
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  - edinburgh, scotland
  - 10 Nov 2005 at 14:24
- - 5
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  gladiator
  
  absolutely brilliant
  
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  - Canterbury
  - 18 Feb 2008 at 19:05
- - 5
  - 1
  Lots of fighting but still good
  
  I found that this movie had a bit too much fighting and it didn't have a very strong story line. It was still very well done and I recommend that you rent ... read more »
  
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  - Cambridge, England
  - 17 Jul 2005 at 20:55
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  Must watch its bonus disc if you are watching Gladiator.
  
  The bonus disc is wonderful. It will take you to the making of movie and shows about ancient Rome (and its Games).
  
  I really enjoyed it. Don't ... read more »
  
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  - Essex, England
  - 07 Dec 2004 at 15:46

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Critics' reviews
- Lavish, spectacular, action-packed epic that re-invigorated a moribund genre, though in contrast to its predecessors it is somewhat glum in its approach; in its attempt at a tragic dimension, it eschews the camp decadence and fun of previous excursions in
- 32325
- - Halliwell's Film Guide
  - 02 Mar 2006 at 15:42
- "...Literate writing, commanding direction, awe-inspiring production design, eye-popping photography, breathtaking music and superlative acting all contribute to the staggeringly convincing recreation of the era..." -- 4 out of 5 stars
- 11333
- - Box Office
  - 11 Mar 2005 at 12:59
- "...A classically designed pop spectacle....Triumphantly combined visual dazzle and old-fashioned storytelling..."
- 11337
- - Rolling Stone
  - 11 Mar 2005 at 12:59
- "...[The film's] best moments achieve a real grandeur....[Crowe] supplies all the conviction GLADIATOR needs."
- 11336
- - Premiere
  - 11 Mar 2005 at 12:59
- "...A gloriously entertaining thrill-packer of truly epic proportions..." -- 5 out of 5 stars
- 11338
- - Total Film
  - 11 Mar 2005 at 12:59
- Ranked #5 in Entertainment Weekly's "Lisa Schwarzbaum's BEST MOVIES OF 2000"
- 11334
- - Entertainment Weekly
  - 11 Mar 2005 at 12:59

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  Ridley Scott (BLADE RUNNER, ALIEN) transports Hollywood to second-century Rome in this rousing historical epic that proudly harkens back to such films as BEN-HUR and SPARTACUS. Russell Crowe plays Maximus, a Roman general who leads the troops in conquering Germania for the empire. When an aging ...

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  Ridley Scott (BLADE RUNNER, ALIEN) transports Hollywood to second-century Rome in this rousing historical epic that proudly harkens back to such films as BEN-HUR and SPARTACUS. Russell Crowe plays Maximus, a Roman general who leads the troops in conquering Germania for the empire. When an aging ...