Gladiator

a film by Ridley Scott

 

by Clémentine (Dec 4, 2004)

 

This film was realeased in France in July 2000.

The actors are:

Russel Crowe as Maximus
Richard Harris as Marcus Aurelus
Connie Nielson as Commodus's sister
Joaquin Phoenix as Commodus
and Oliver Reed as Proximo.

 

The story is about a soldier, Maximus, in the Roman army, who is betrayed by the new emperor Commodus. Commodus has killed his father, Marcus Aurelus, because he didn't want him to govern Rome, and Marcus Aurelus wanted Maximus to govern Rome. When the war in Germany was finished, Maximus wanted his freedom, he wanted to go home with his wife and his son. 

But when Commodus killed his father, he asked Maximus to fight for Rome, and Maximus didn't accept. For that reason, his family was killed and Maximus became a slave. He was bought by Proximo, a merchant, who used him for fighting in the arena as a gladiator. Later, Commodus organised games in the Coliseum, and Maximus went there as a gladiator. When Commodus saw that he was still alive, he wanted to kill him but he coudln’t. 

If you want to know why, and see what happened next, you have to see this fantastic film.


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(March 11, 2005)

I think Gladiator is a very good film. I like the battle at the beginning. Action scenes are very well made and the story is exciting. And Russell Crowe plays Maximus with great talent. The realization is very good too. I think that's the best movie I have ever seen.

Anthony (LAT)


Sept 25, 2005)

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Sept 28, 2005

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Sept 28, 2005

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