I was definitely entertained...

Rating: 10/10 (29 December 2014)

Gladiator is one of those rare films that really stays in peoples minds and is remembered for a century to come. It is also one of those extremely rare films that I would sincerely rate 10/10.
It's difficult to even know where to begin with this film. The acting? The directing? The soundtrack? Oliver Reed? This truly is a spectacle to behold! Russell Crowe delivers the performance of an outstanding career. He manages to captivate not only the crowd of the Coloseum but also those watching at home, cheering on and watching intently on the edges of their seats. Jouaqin Phoenix makes you truly hate him and sympathize with him all at once, and Oliver Reed as Proximo; the gladiator set free who turns to owning and training his own set of gladiators. Oliver Reed delivers exactly what you would expect and you receive exactly what you want from him.
Lisa Gerrard and Hans Zimmer deliver an essential soundtrack to accompany the film. Epic in proportion the original scores also aim to rend tears and jerk emotions straight from the crowd.
Released in 2000, Gladiator stands to be one of the most atmospheric and truly magnificent films I have seen. I marked my tenth viewing only a few nights ago and each time I watch, I feel like I'm watching it for the first time all over again.
10/10! Wowzer!