Do your self a favor see this in the Cinema

Rating: Null/10 (18 May 2000)

I went to the theater to see this movie, not expecting anything but an action flick set in the times of ancient Rome. To my surprise I got much more. This is NOT a movie about a history lesson, this isn't a movie that is trying to make some colossal point. It is a movie that is trying to entertain you. It does that and more.
The feel of the movie is that of Braveheart, but this is much better. The battle scene (just one) is very well done and (for those who want a history lesson) very accurate of battles during that era. The gladiator scenes are excellent. The acting is both moving and believable. I do not show my emotions freely, as a matter of fact I can count on one hand the number of movies that I have been `moved to tears', but this movie was able to do that.
If you want to see a movie that everyone will enjoy (maybe not children under 17), then choose this one. I will add this to my DVD collection and it will get a place of honor among the top 10. Do your self a favor and see this in the Cinema, it is worth the $8.