A Masterpiece!

Rating: 10/10 (13 March 2012)

Ridley Scott's Best-Picture Oscar-Winner 'Gladiator' is A Masterpiece. A Breath-Taking, Magnum Opus, that is equally as stunning & compelling. Also, Russell Crowe's Oscar-Winning Performance, is no less than a Milestone itself.
'Gladiator' Synopsis: When a Roman general is betrayed and his family murdered by an emperor's corrupt son, he comes to Rome as a gladiator to seek revenge.
'Gladiator' catches you from the word GO. The entire film, is historically made & is stunning from every aspect. David Franzoni, John Logan & William Nicholson's Screenplay is Masterful. It's gripping, emotional & magnificently well-worded. Ridley Scott's Direction is Fabulous. The legendary filmmaker proves his mettle once again by handling & delivering such an epic film! Cinematography, Editing, Art & Costume Design, are pitch-perfect. Visual Effects are excellent.
Performance-Wise: As mentioned before, Russell Crowe's Oscar-Winning Performance, is no less than a Milestone itself. Crowe plays Maximus Decimus Meridius, spell-bindingly. It ranks amongst the very best performances of all-times. Joaquin Phoenix's Oscar-Nominated Performance as the ruthless villain, is something to watch. He plays the bad-guy most convincingly. Connie Nielsen is wonderful. Djimon Hounsou is superb! The Great Richard Harris is flawless, as always.
On the whole, 'Gladiator' is a Masterpiece!