Powerful

Rating: 10/10 (9 July 2000)

Not since "Braveheart" have I seen such a powerful movie. I can't even find the words that would give due credit to Russell Crowe's strong performance. The cast (especially Joaquin Phoenix and Connie Nielsen) also deserve much praise in the portrayal of their roles. Despite the gore of the battle scenes, the story was beautifully written -- it has a potent mixture of power, anger, fear, desperation and a dose of human savagery.