Good but by no means accurate

Rating: Null/10 (6 December 2004)

People need to know that while this movie is entertaining (and it is) that the portrayal of Rome is not particularly accurate. While Romans did enjoy gladiatorial combat the examples used in this movie are far from normal competitions held in such times. Further more the Roman mob rising up and supporting a non Roman soldier for emperor is an American ideal not a Roman reality.
Hope this sparks some curiosity about what Rome was really like, I urge any interested to do a little research, you will be well rewarded.