General to Slave to Liberator

Rating: 9/10 (7 June 2000)

As usual Ridley Scott produces what is visually stunning, almost historically accurate and a picture that holds your imagination for the two plus hours it runs. Russell Crowe is perfect as Maximus the rugged Spaniard who is betrayed by Commodus and wins his freedom in the arena as a Gladiator. Creative sets and use of cg enhance the story but do not intrude on your senses. So don't wait for the video this is a film that deserves to be seen on the big screen.