Are you not entertained? Are you not entertained? Is this not why you are here?

Rating: 9/10 (17 January 2020)

Russell Crowe won an Academy Award for his performance. Joaquin Phoenix was great here as his Julius Caesar, power hungry and vengeful. His father, the Emperor, has chosen Maximus (Crowe) to succeed him. Julius kills his own father and terrifies his own sister. He kills Maximus' wife and son. Maximus is presumed dead but survives and avenges Caesar. It's a grand spectacle something like an old epic from the golden days of Hollywood. The acting is quite good with casting Richard Harris and Sir Derek Jacobi in supporting roles. The film is done well but it's very long though.