Great flick.

Rating: 9/10 (6 June 2000)

Loved this movie tremendously for a couple of reasons -- Russell Crowe is fantastic and, surprisingly, Joaquin Phoenix is excellent (yes, you despise him, but that's the point). I also enjoyed Oliver Reed in his role. The plot was strong and the gore wasn't too much in your face (a la Braveheart). Crowe is becoming one of my favorite actors with his performances in this, The Insider and L.A. Confidential. He carries this film well, and Ridley Scott does an excellent job with not allowing the violence to take over the movie.