An example of Perfection

Rating: 10/10 (15 May 2011)

One among my favorite movies.. it stayed number 1 on my list for many years replacing Braveheart and sliding it down on my list until is saw "Saving Private Ryan"
Russell Crowe, Djimon Housou and Joaquin Phoenix are also superb and the parts suit them perfectly. There are also a number of less "popular" artists who also deserve a big "bravo". Russel Crowe is so captivating and convincing as a general loved by his troops and as a slave loved by the people that the movie really works. Possibly one of the greatest actors today, Crowe carries this epic film on his very capable shoulders. Connie Neilsen is gorgeous in the Movie and a real treat in the eyes. Jacquin Phoenix definitely captures the egotistical persona he should display, stealing every scene he's in. Phoenix will surely be put on the map with Gladiator. "Gladiator" definitely is a classic film as it combines a simple, but moving, story with beautiful scenery, filming, direction and score
The scenery used for "Gladiator" is brilliant – and the opening battle scene is definitely one of my top favorite scenes. The modern camera technique contrasts sharply to the brutality of the gladiators actions and blood shed during the movie;
The recreation of ancient Rome is splendid, with all its magnificent buildings and atmosphere and he is able to show with all brightness the greatness of the Roman Empire, with its political problems and military discipline, and love and treason, of hate and jealousy.
The ending is just awesome. it was simply emotional. The music is wonderfully beautiful as if Maximus' family are telling him...you have arrived. a class amongst all the movies ever made.