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Gladiator (2000) - Two Disc Set [DVD]

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  • Actors: Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix, Connie Nielsen, Oliver Reed, Richard Harris
  • Directors: Ridley Scott
  • Writers: David Franzoni, John Logan, William Nicholson
  • Producers: Branko Lustig, David Franzoni, Douglas Wick, Laurie MacDonald
  • Format: Anamorphic, PAL
  • Language English
  • Subtitles: English, Hindi, Turkish, Danish, Icelandic, Bulgarian, Swedish, Hungarian, Polish, Arabic, Dutch, Finnish, Croatian, Czech, Greek
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
  • Number of discs: 2
  • Classification: 15
  • Studio: Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
  • DVD Release Date: 20 Nov 2000
  • Run Time: 149 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (240 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B00004Z3BY
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 7,873 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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Ridley Scott's glossy historical epic Gladiator revitalised the classic sword 'n' sandal genre, bringing both a modern pop-culture sensibility and state-of-the-art computer-generated special effects to what had seemed like a worn-out formula. Essentially a remake of Anthony Mann's stodgy 1964 Fall of the Roman Empire, Gladiator also borrows heavily from Saving Private Ryan in its stunning opening sequence, and employs Ridley's brother Tony Scott's rapid-fire editing style for the remarkably staged Colosseum fights. The overall effect is a hugely impressive but emotionally empty spectacle complemented by Hans Zimmer's bestselling but derivative score.

Russell Crowe cements his star status with a brooding, muscular performance helped along by lots of pithily quotable mock-Shakespearean dialogue. But Crowe's Maximus, along with everyone else in the film, is a disappointing two-dimensional stereotype: there's also the ridiculously melodramatic villain (Joaquin Phoenix), the old flame who's still in love with her hero (Connie Nielsen) and the trusty companion (Djimon Hounsou--who seems stuck in these roles). Richard Harris lacks the gravitas to convince as the philosopher-king Marcus Aurelius, and only Oliver Reed, in his very last film, brings some depth to his world-weary ex-gladiator. Still, if Scott's film lacks the profundity of Ben-Hur, Spartacus or even Cleopatra, it remains a kinetic, exciting thrill ride that gives us some sense of what it must have been like to fight and die with a gladius in hand.

On the DVD: Gladiator's two-disc set quickly became a must-have on its first release and remains one of the absolute essential DVD purchases. It set the standard both for picture and sound quality (Dolby 5.1 or DTS) as well as providing a second disc fully loaded with excellent special features. Scott's audio commentary is on the first disc, and the second has documentaries about both the history and the film, deleted scenes, storyboards, hidden "Easter Eggs" and more. --Mark Walker

Video Description
DVD Special Features

Commentary with Director Ridley Scott, the Director of Photography and the Editor
Making of Gladiator: HBO First Look -- 25 mins
Deleted Scenes with optional Director's Commentary
Gladiator Games -- Roman Blood Sport: Learning Channel Special -- 50 mins
Hans Zimmer Profile -- The Making of the Music for Gladiator
Pietro's Treasure Chest: Best of Deleted Footage Montage
Spencer Treat Clark (Lucius) Production Journal
Original Storyboard Comparisons & Conceptual Art
Photo Gallery
Trailers
Animated Menus
Production Notes
Cast & Crew Biographies
Dolby Digital 5.1 & DTS
Anamorphic 1:2.35
Subtitles: English, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Icelandic, Hindi, Hebrew, Bulgarian, Croatian, Turkish, Danish, Swedish, Finnish, Greek, Norwegian, Arabic, Dutch

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24 of 24 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Superbit version much better, 26 Sep 2003
This review is from: Gladiator -- Superbit [DVD] [2000] (DVD)
Hopefully Superbit DVDs will take off! When I bought Gladiator Superbit, I was amazed by the level of clarity of the picture. If you imagine the shock the first time you saw a DVD over a video, you'll probably get 70% of the same shock this time. You don't realise the [visual] noise that exists in DVDs until you see a Superbit. As larger and larger screens come into people's homes (I myself own a projector), the Superbit DVDs will really come into their own.

People should buy this if they are interested in the film, not in owning extras. The resolution and sound quality are the USPs for the Superbit range - for Gladiator the change is not as dramatic as it is for older films, I'm sure. For example, getting DTS sound on Lawrence Of Arabia is a major bonus...

I also think Gladiator is a great film by the way!

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic , gripping film with the drama of a true epic ., 23 Oct 2000
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This review is from: Gladiator [VHS] [2000] (VHS Tape)
When I first went to see Gladiator ,I was so taken with it that I couldn't stop thinking about it for day's.As soon as possible , we had a return visit and amazingly it was even better.I still get a thrill when I think of it.Russell Crowe is completely mesmorizing in the role as our hero , Maximus and the badie , is a really good badie...whatever his name is.The stage set and costumes are stunning ,although it should be noted that Romans didn't use stirrups !the story is gripping from the opening battle scenes to the final dream sequence , the two + hours vanish.There is a really exciting fight with Maximus ,tigers and a gladiator...he manages to slew them all single handed , what a hero !I can hardly wait until the video is out and I can see it again.A brilliant film
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars best film ever!!!!, 31 Oct 2001
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This is the best film ever! Russell Crowe and Joaquin Phoinex show brilliant acting skills. Not only do you have the best film ever-but you have an extra disc full of makings,trailers and loads of interviews! On the making they show all the special effects and the stars being really funny! There is also scenes"from the cutting room floor" which is excellent.
THUMBS UP!
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