A masterfully crafted film

Rating: 10/10 (1 July 2019)

General for whom all the men who served under his command are ready to die. Gladiator beloved by the plebs of the most distant provinces of the empire like that of Rome and respected by his battle companions. Regretted lover and most especially husband and father loving in life as in eternity. Such is Maximus, the spiritual son of Marcus Aurelius, who lived according to the principles of this father: WISDOM, JUSTICE, RIGOR and COURAGE. A masterfully crafted film by Ridley Scott, who wanted to portray Roman culture more accurately than in any previous movies and hired several historians as advisors. The story is carried by an epic breath, very well represented by a haunting and beautiful soundtrack by Hans Zimmer. The sets, including the reconstruction of ancient Rome are magnificent. Actors and actress are beyond perfect for their roles.