A gruesome, glorious film

Rating: 8/10 (4 May 2000)

Russell Crowe rocks as Maximilius, a revered Roman general betrayed by the new Caesar. To be sure, Gladiator is a bloody and at times violent film. But the gladiator is fighting for his life and for revenge.
You will love the gladiator and hate the villain and come away two and a half hours later feeling very satisfied, even if some dramatic parts are slightly slower than they should be.
Very enjoyable.