From Braveheart-like action to a great story line, Gladiator owns.

Rating: 10/10 (6 May 2000)

The classic action movie, Gladiator starts with Maximus, a valiant general of the Roman Army of Marcus Aurelius the Wise, leading an army to a bloody victory. Right from the start, the action scenes get your full attention. But don't let Gladiator's rough exterior fool you, there is a soft, lovable interior to this classic masterpiece. Maximus is driven by the love for his wife and his son. Action scenes are dispersed throughout the movie to keep the action fanatic busy, while Maximus' constant longing to meet his wife and child will move the more sensitive viewer. Maximus influences the masses, from a quite large Germanic man (Ralph Moeller), who I call Tiny, to an African slave (Djimon Hounsou), to the attendants at the Colliseum. The stories of these individuals, and the turmoil of Roman politics also play central roles. See Gladiator. Enjoy yourself.