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Gladiator [DVD] [2000]

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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 July 2006
  • Run Time: 149 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (425 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B00030ERII
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 222 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 July 2007
By L. Wilson (Natal South Africa) - See all my reviews
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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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24 of 26 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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5.0 out of 5 stars Gladiator
Superb film and brilliant acting from Russell Crowe. Loads of action and great fight scenes. I recommend this film to those who enjoy Roman history and to those who don't as... Read more
Published 3 days ago by Faye Ellen Brumpton

5.0 out of 5 stars The picture quality is fine.
I've never seen Gladiator before now, yes I know it took me a while to get 'round to it. So, I've never seen the DVD version or the VHS version before that. Read more
Published 17 days ago by steven

4.0 out of 5 stars Maybe it's me....
Well after all the hype, it took me a couple of months to actually watch this. My equipment is as good as I want it to be, and I have to say that the transfer looked pretty good... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Le Blaireau

4.0 out of 5 stars gladiator bluray pretty good
i recently purchest gladiator on bluray as having it on dvd and i think the bluray version is good but could be better apart from that its a great film the transfer to bluray... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Lloyd A. Duffield

4.0 out of 5 stars has he cut out the man in blue yet???
I've so many copies of this almost greatest movie ever shot...but for all his hype, 20 mins in, post big battle, as Russell goes to stroke his horse, there's that bloody... Read more
Published 1 month ago by John Smith

5.0 out of 5 stars The Best Film since a long time
Words cannot describe quite the effect of this film. There is not one part that lets you down, i have watched this at least 10 times now without being bored and everytime i get a... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Sebastian Evans

3.0 out of 5 stars Uninspiring, could of kept origional
When i looked at some of the other reviews recently on here. i was dissapointed to hear how bad the transfer was. Read more
Published 1 month ago by L. Browne

3.0 out of 5 stars Great film, great sound, great extras, lousy picture.
You will read time and time again that this is an appalling Blu Ray transfer and it is. The picture has real issues. Read more
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4.0 out of 5 stars Gladiator DVD
This is an excellent film and the product arrived in top condition. Many Thanks !
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