somewhat of a let-down!!!

Rating: 7/10 (27 April 2000)

I had high expectations for this film. In the end, I was somewhat disappointed because the film lacked the action, which it was marketed for. The film is more of a dramatic story than action. Unfortunately, the story is somewhat lacking especially when compared to Braveheart. Another disappointment was the choreography during many of the action sequences. It was very hard to follow and could cause some to have a seizure. The acting performances were there with Russell Crowe and Joaquin Phoenix but in the end the movie was a let-down. However, some of the gladiator battles were outstanding. 7 out of 10.