patriotism, politic, love, betrayal

Rating: 10/10 (27 September 2000)

I had to push myself to see this other Ridley Scott movie. This once great director (Alien, Blade Runner) has made many mediocre movies (Black Rain, 1492) and one very bad (Squall). When was this great director live up to his reputation ?
Gladiator is his reply to his unconditional fans. The script is fantastic. It wisely combine politic, courage, combat, family value. It depict the birth of Rome seen through the eyes of a Roman General whose dream is to return home after 3 years of crusade in the primitive Europe.
Your best movie Ridley. The movie of the year.