Braveheart again - with snappier dialogue

Rating: Null/10 (16 May 2000)

Russell Crowe has now proved himself as one of the truly great actors. With nothing less than an inspiring performance, he has managed to make up for the shortcomings of many of the other cast members. Gladiator opens with one of the most creative and entertaining (though bloody) battle scenes. Crowe, playing the most successful of Roman Generals, plays a multi-faceted role, from brutal warrior to loving husband which has been enhanced by the films continuously interesting and original cinematography.
Through this film, Ridley Scott will be able to through of the Sci-Fi master tag that seems to have dogged his career since the 'Aliens' series (irrespective of their acclaim and box office success).
Aside from the continual excitement that this film offers, there is an interesting storyline that goes along with it. Although it will not go down as a classic of all time, 'Gladiator' offers excitement and keeps the audience glued to the screen despite the long viewing time.
All in all a wonderful must see film.