Perhaps Not the Best Movie of all time.....

Rating: Null/10 (11 May 2003)

But pretty damn close :)
I cannot say anything about this movie that has not already been said, really, but I'll try:
The plot, in a few sentences:
Maximus (Crowe), a General in the Roman Army, is asked to be the next Emperor of Rome. When the current Emperor is killed by his son Commudus, Maximus is sentenced to death for his lack of Loyalty. Maximus escapes, only to find that his wife and son have been brutally killed. He is forced to become a Gladiator, and his plot for Revenge begins......(ok, not exactly that, but fairly close)
A lot of people gripe how this movie is "Historically Inacurate". I won't say "It's a movie for god sakes, not a documantary!" (tho that is true). I'd just say "Well, there's a ton of phone-book sized texts on Ancient Rome at the Library, why not check one out and have a entertaining night with your friends?"
My favorite part of the movie is the Cinematography (sp?). It's great, even though some of the best shots are CGI (though you couldn't tell).

The performances were all great. I especially loved the late Richard Harris' Marcus Aurellias (sp again!), even though it was brief. Maximus was very well done by Crowe, he deserved the Oscar. All the other performances were top notch as well.
My 2nd favorite aspect of the movie was the Soundtrack. One word: FANTASTIC. Couldn't have been better. I have the CD and listen to it all the time.
I've recently bought the DVD, and even though I've seen this movie at least 8 times, I still love to watch it with my GF and her friends.

In 1 word: Epic
Overall, 10/10.
James "Black Wolf" Johnston