Ummmm... "Wow!"

Rating: 10/10 (10 May 2000)

When I went to see this film, I wasn't sure what to expect... I'd seen Russell Crowe in "The Insider" only a few weeks ago, and I can't believe he is the same person that starred in this film! I think "The Insider" and "Gladiator" really show Crowe's depth as an actor. Playing two totally different roles with totally different challenges equally well.

Crowe's magnificent performance aside, the entire film was shot on a glorious canvas, and despite the fact that I saw it in a theatre that was lacking surround sound and high quality picture, it was a visually stunning film to watch, and I can imagine it as a film that would truely benefit from a good screen and good sound...
The supporting cast was excellent all around, and Ridley Scott has proven once again he is a master at his craft. I can see a spate of Oscar(tm) nominations from this film, and it richly deserves them. I will be looking for this film to buy in DVD when it's released...