Grand!

Rating: Null/10 (15 May 2000)

It was a sort of a movie a big screen was invented for. The fighting scenes were impressively (a tad too gory for my taste, but oh well) filmed. It was just amazing watching Russel Crowe move. He had so much presence. So awe inspiring that I am thinking about going to see him again! And their recreation of Rome was also impressive. Computer schomputer. It looked big and real enough to me. I could see why people would worship Rome. Only small downside is that the story/plot isn't that great. It is quite predictable and some of the lines are quite corny. But the great thing about this movie is that it doesn't matter. I was so engulfed in the image and awe of Russel Crowe and Rome that weakness in the plot never bothered me at all. I went to a cheap night show and payed CAN$4 for it. And I believe that was a real bargain for such a grand film. I think every one should go see it!!!