Maximus entertainment!

Rating: Null/10 (1 June 2000)

Wow! An action movie that's great to look at, fun, exciting, and has political intrigue to boot. From the opening battle against the barbarians to the Colisseum death matches, the action never disappoints. Ridley Scott tries to spare us some exposure to the extreme violence with quick choppy shots...for which I was grateful. Great performances by all actors, especially the macho,sullen Crowe and a fascinatingly creepy Pheonix. And the wonderful costumes definitely deserve a mention at the next Oscars. Well worth paying full price on the biggest screen in your town.