Best recommended, less described. Just see it!

Rating: Null/10 (19 May 2000)

I only saw this because I was dragged along. Which wasn't a good start. But I have never been so glad of a good dragging. Not even the ice cream (which was pretty good) could top this film 'experience'.
I was breathless, I was stunned, I couldn't speak, I flinched, I screamed, I bit my thumb off and then I balled my eyes out.
The opening battle scene is so good you think you're watching the end of the film. The storyline was classic, Russell Crowe was fit for the part(in every way!)and 3 hours whizzed by as I watched the most fantastic production I have seen in years.
Its difficult to compare, as its pretty much in its own category amongst modern films. It's not a gore movie, the action is too quick (I didn't see any guts hanging out either). It's not Ben Hur. Its more realistic. It's just one of those films best recommended, less described. Just see it.
Oh and . . . the vast expanse of the scenery and the sheer number of extras (computer generated or not!) mean that this HAS to be seen at the cinema. To put this on a video would be a crime!