"What We Do In Life Echoes In Eternity"

Rating: Null/10 (26 September 2005)

Maximus Decimus Meridius a Famed General in the Roman Army had but one desire in life. To see his wife and son again. To live a simple life as Husband, Father, and Farmer. He had served his Country to the fullest and all He asked was this one request.
When Marcus Aurelius, the current Emperor asks him to serve his country even further, Maximus is torn between Love of Country, and Love of Family.
Commodus; Marcus Aurelius' Son, assumes he would be the next Emperor. When he finds his Fathers plan would be to have Maximus Heir to Romes future, He Shows his own true allegiance is to himself. He Kills his own Father, then makes it known to Maximus, his intention to have The Generals Family killed as well as having him executed.
As fate would have it, Maximus escapes, heads home to save his doomed family, only to find he is too late. He wishes life could be over and he could then be reunited with his loved ones. His last resolve is to live in this World for Vengeance. Righting the wrong that was done to him. He ends up doing more then this. Righting the wrong that was done to all his countrymen. Giving them a chance to save their families as well.
He uses his fame to Unite, conquer, and destroy a System which has turned self absorbed.
This is a good film for more than one reason. It shows how life wasn't much different then from now. And also how:
"What We Do In Life Echoes In Eternity"