Fantastic

Rating: 10/10 (3 August 2010)

Maximus (Russell Crowe) is a Roman general, who is loved by the people, and the Emperor. Right before his death the Emperor chooses Maximus to take his place, over his own son, Commodus (Joaquin Phoenix). Because of this Commodus kills his father, and orders the death of Maximus, and his wife and son. Maximus is not able to save his wife and son, and allows himself to be captured and put into the Gladiator games. The only thing that now keeps Maximus alive is the possibility to win over the crowd, and have a chance to get his revenge on the new Emperor.
Gladiator is in my opinion Ridley Scott's masterpiece. With very excellent action scenes, and an absolutely fantastic musical score by Hans Zimmer, it quickly after watching it became one of my favorite movies of all time. Russell Crowe was in every way deserving of the Oscar he won. His performance was beyond fantastic, along with Joaquin Phoenix who was just unbelievable. The characters that these two men played were unforgettable, just like the incredible story. Overall, Gladiator is an outstanding movie, that you will not forget long after the movie is over.