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  • Actors: Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix, Oliver Reed, Richard Harris, Derek Jacobi
  • Directors: Ridley Scott
  • Format: PAL
  • Language English
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: 15
  • Studio: Universal Pictures
  • DVD Release Date: 3 Jul 2006
  • Run Time: 149 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (32 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B00030ERII
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 445 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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A big-budget summer epic with money to burn and a scale worthy of its golden Hollywood predecessors, Ridley Scott's Gladiator is a rousing, grisly, action-packed epic that takes moviemaking back to the Roman Empire via computer-generated visual effects. While not as fluid as the computer work done for, say, Titanic, it's an impressive achievement that will leave you marveling at the glory that was Rome, when you're not marveling at the glory that is Russell Crowe. Starring as the heroic general Maximus, Crowe firmly cements his star status both in terms of screen presence and acting chops, carrying the film on his decidedly non-computer-generated shoulders as he goes from brave general to wounded fugitive to stoic slave to gladiator hero. Gladiator's plot is a whirlwind of faux-Shakespearean machinations of death, betrayal, power plays, and secret identities (with lots of faux-Shakespearean dialogue ladled on to keep the proceedings appropriately "classical"), but it's all briskly shot, edited, and paced with a contemporary sensibility. Even the action scenes, somewhat muted but graphic in terms of implied violence and liberal bloodletting, are shot with a veracity that brings to mind--believe it or not--Saving Private Ryan, even if everyone is wearing a toga. As Crowe's nemesis, the evil emperor Commodus, Joaquin Phoenix chews scenery with authority, whether he's damning Maximus's popularity with the Roman mobs or lusting after his sister Lucilla (beautiful but distant Connie Nielsen); Oliver Reed, in his last role, hits the perfect notes of camp and gravitas as the slave owner who rescues Maximus from death and turns him into a coliseum star. Director Scott's visual flair is abundantly in evidence, with breathtaking shots and beautiful (albeit digital) landscapes, but it's Crowe's star power that will keep you in thrall--he's a true gladiator, worthy of his legendary status. Hail the conquering hero! --Mark Englehart

Synopsis
A violent drama set in Roman times under the rule of Emperor Marcus Aurelius. Maximus, a Roman general finds himself caught up in the battle for the throne when the Emperor chooses him over his son Commodus. When Maximus discovers that his family has been slaughtered he allows himself to be captured and thrown into the gladiator games as a slave...

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars UTTERLY SUPERB, 28 Jul 2007
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It is hard to write something new about this film, so I will not even try.
A brilliant production spectacularly directed with a story that will leave you with mixed feelings of sadness and joy.
Rarely does a film of this calbre come along so don`t miss it, if I could give it ten stars it still would not be enough.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars LOSS, ANGER, GLORY! What a film!, 21 May 2007
'Gladiator' follows the story of an army general in Roman times, who soon becomes a victim to a slaughtered family and a life as a slave..a Gladiator!
He fights his way through each battle with his heart until he can stand face-to-face with the man who called for the execution of his family and shattered his existence & freedom.

Its an incredible movie that is filmed with a dark and surreal atmosphere, capturing the movies content and features absoultely outstanding visual effects, in and out the battle scenes. The story line is strong and captures many emotions which is strongly driven by powerful music conducted by Hans Zimmer.

Some of the battle scenes are quite graphic and the scenes are at times extremely emotional for those who are the more sensitive type. But the movie is gripping from intro to a beautiful climatic ending.
This is a classic and is a must have in your action DVD collection.
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22 of 27 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A Gladiatorial Masterpiece!, 13 Feb 2005
I remember the first time I watched this movie on TV, at my friend's place. He was all like "Aw man! You gotta see the action scenes!". So I went over to his place and watched it. We watched the battle in the start, and then he was all over the fast forward-button until we came to the scenes in the arenas. So I didn't quite know what this movie was all about, and at that time I hadn't heard of Russel Crowe before (Hey, I was only 14!).

But now I know much more. The movie is directed by one of the worlds most respected directors; Ridley Scott (Blade Runner, Alien, Hannibal). The cast list is also great, containing the names of such great actors as Russel Crowe, Connie Nielsen, Joaquin Phoenix and Richard Harris. The movie's soundtrack is also lovely! Mighty orchestral music composed by Hans Zimmer (Black Hawk Down, King Arthur), with a great supporting voice by Lisa Gerrard, which will make your tears fly.

The movie is about a great Roman general, named Maximus (Crowe), who is betrayed by the Emperor's son, Commodus, (Phoenix) when he finds out that the emperor (Harris) doesn't want to make Commodus emperor after him, but rather make Maximus emperor. Maximus is being captured and is sent far into the wild with some Roman soldiers. Maximus is to be executed there, but he manages to kill the Roman soldiers and escape. Unfortunately, one of the Roman soldiers manages to wound him before he dies himself. When he comes home to his wife and son on a farm in Spain, he finds them both crucified. Filled with sorrow and hatred, tired from the ride and badly injured by the Roman, Maximus drops to the ground and faints.

He is being picked up, and made a slave by a caravan of slavers. When the caravan reaches Zucchabar, most of the slaves, including Maximus, is bought by a Gladiator-trainer. After many gladiator-battles in different arenas, the remaining slaves travel to Rome, to fight in Colosseum. Maximus now realizes that this is his chance to get his vengeance on Commodus, who now is the emperor of Rome.

Rildey Scott takes Hollywood pictures to the next level, with his brilliant fighting scenes, as well as the sad scenes. This movie is quite violent, but at the same quite sad, which is great! Because then the movie is perfect for both girls and boys.

One of my favorite quotes is from this movie: "My name is Maximus Desmus Maridius. Commander of the armies of the north. General of the Felix legions. Loyal servant of the true emperor, Marcus Aurelius. Father to a murdered son, husband to a murdered wife - And I will have my vengeance, in this life or the next."

This quote is from the scene when Maximus meets Commodus for the first time in the arena, and Commodus finds out that Maximus is alive.

Just watch this movie, and buy the soundtrack while you're at it!

As I said to my friends; There is a reason that such a great movie as Spartacus got 4 Academy Awards, while Gladiator got 5...

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5.0 out of 5 stars A classic movie
Gladiator is a classic movie set in a classical era (around 180AD). It has the lot - epic battle scenes, the triumph of the underdog, brilliant close combat pieces, extravagant... Read more
Published 9 days ago by LXIX

5.0 out of 5 stars love it love it love it
Awesome characters. Awesome plot. Awesome action. This movie has it all. The special f/x are phenomenal, and this film lacks NOTHING!! Read more
Published 26 days ago by MR. B

5.0 out of 5 stars A truly fabulous film
Crikey! This has to go own in history as one of the greatest films ever and in my view, the best film set in `Ancient Times'. Read more
Published 28 days ago by Christine Ingham

5.0 out of 5 stars GLADIATOR CARNAGE!!!
This has to be in my top three films of all time without any question what so ever and it is better than Troy. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Jason Thorne

3.0 out of 5 stars Entertaining but for the wrong reasons.
There is a fight scene in this film where Russell Crowe takes on about 6 opponents. Dispatches them easily until he gets to the last one who he disarms and impales with two swords... Read more
Published 2 months ago by DC Thornbray

5.0 out of 5 stars A Modern Classic...
Having recently purchased and viewed this film, for me it instantly became a classic. The story line to this film is deep and engaging but quite easy to follow as well. Read more
Published 4 months ago by PS3 Fan

5.0 out of 5 stars Brillent Film: Wonderful Music
I must say Gladiator is one of these films where ypu watch it and you wonder. How sad was this film: Very. Despite this film was very violent, which dosen't bother to me. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Stephen

3.0 out of 5 stars just OK...
as an epic fan i love epic movies but gladiator is not my type yes it is a film about history but not better than the other epics such as braveheart or spartacus. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Yavuz Dademir

4.0 out of 5 stars Ridley Maximus
Russell Crowe kicks Germanic tribal butts in deepest Surrey, gets demoted and packed off to Libya to be entertaining. Read more
Published 6 months ago by JohnHoppy

5.0 out of 5 stars Quite possibly the best film i've ever seen.
Good God! Russell Crow is one of my favorate actors, and I think this is his best film to date. With a superb supporting cast with the likes of Joaquin Phoenix, Oliver Reed, and... Read more
Published 16 months ago by Film King 365

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