Striking similarities with Braveheart

Rating: Null/10 (5 May 2000)

Though not unusual when dealing with historical epics set in europe, Gladiator has some similarities with Braveheart. Like Braveheart, the hero loses all that he holds dear and becomes driven to a single goal. Stunning action sequences and visuals that prove once again that Ridley Scott is a masterful Director. The Battle sequence in the beginning of the movie gives a glimpse of roman tactics and large scale battles that are rarely seen in modern movies. The viewer can actually start to understand the scope of destruction that a roman force of soldiers is able to produce. From the very beginning of the movie you feel a compassion and understanding with Maximus(Russell Crowe). You can see exactly where Maximus is going and where he is looking to go. If you let yourself be swept away with the emotion and drama of this epic you will be satisfied for watching it.