GLADIATOR: THE STORY THAT TOUCHES THE HEART

Rating: 10/10 (3 January 2001)

When I first saw this movie it reminded me of Braveheart. Then I thought to myself that this movie posses a quality that Braveheart does not. It possesses the quality that you get satisfaction at the end of the movie. In Braveheart you do not get satisfaction at the end and it is difficult to watch many times. I believe that that is the reason why Braveheart didn't do as well as Gladiator did in the box office but did win 5 Oscars. This movie is a work of art. The score complements the movie so well. Lisa Gerrard and Hans Zimmer deliver the movie in music notes rather than words. Russell Crowe is great in the movie and reminds me alot of Richard Burton. He is an up and coming star who is destined 2 win an Oscar. Joaquin Phoenix also delivers a great performance worthy of an Oscar. The late Oliver Reed is outstanding. Reed seems to steal the scene that he is in from all the other actors because of his acting power. Ridley Scott delivers a classic film that will remain in our memory and our hearts. If you haven't seen this movie, please do, you will not regret it.