am I the only one?

Rating: 5/10 (13 September 2001)

good film, of that i've no doubt. but to receive the heralded fanfare that gladiator got, i'd have expected it to be the best thing i've ever seen.
what you do get is a wonderful looking film, russell crowe growling his way through a meaty part (nowhere near as well as in l.a. confidential however) and some well choreographed fighting and action sequences.
my major beef with this film was the cheesy script and the acting from the supporting cast. the plot was lofted directly from that of braveheart and it was too damn long.
i know i'm in the minority here, but what the heck - each to their own. i've seen better in the past, and i'm 100% sure i'll see much, much better again.