A mondern day Classic!

Rating: 10/10 (19 March 2018)

One word, phenomenal! The motif of this film takes its viewers back in time to the days of old, when Rome was the greatest empire on earth. Russel Crow plays the fictional character Maximus Decimus, he was a mighty man a valor, a man who was held in high esteem by the Roman emperor, Marcus Aurelius played by Richard Harris. Although Maximus was a man of good character and integrity, he was at odds with the emperor's son Commodus, played by Joaquin Phoenix. Commodus envied Maximus because of the high regard father had for Maximus, sharing a father and son line relationship that Commodus envied. Commodus wrongly inherited the Roman throne at the demise of his late father, Marcus Aurelius. This film captivates you from the start, showing off the subtle beauty and ambiance of Rome. From the country side, to the battlefield, this film gives its viewers a glimpse of what it was like during the reign of some of the worlds most powerful and affluent emperors. Director Ridley Scott, did an astonishing job as he was able to recreate an unforgettable experience, giving viewers front row seats to the battlefields and dynasties of the Roman empire around 180AD. The movie and its graphics were utterly breathtaking. Another part of the movie that captivated me was the battle scenes, where we got to see how the Roman gladiators fought, what weapons they used, the raiment they wore. It all added to the experience of being at the front lines of battle. Russell Crow did an astonishing job, playing his character Maximums. I mean, he was so into character, if you will, he was believable, you could feel his emotion and love for his family through the movie screen, and his fearless to avenge his family's wrongful death. To me, the film Gladiator reminds me of a combination of Braveheart and 300, both war movies that both have similar themes and storylines throughout the film. Overall this movie is great for just about anyone. Especially for those who share an interest with accent Rome, war and love. This film is full intense scenes that keep you engaged and enthralled throughout the film. From the intensifying battle scenes to the subtle radiance of the Roman corn fields. This film is hands down, one of my favorites. There are those movies that you watch only once, and then there are movies like Gladiator, the ones considered to be a modern day classic film that can be watched for years to come.