Bravo Mr. Scott and crew!

Rating: Null/10 (16 May 2000)

I thought this move was stunning. It was even better for me the second time I saw it. If you liked it to any degree, I would recommend seeing it a second time at the theater. You will probably like it even more.

Every once in a while a movie comes along that can inspire you. For me, this was that type of movie. I spoke with two friends of mine and they had similar reactions. One even went as far to say that this film changed his life. Personally, I can say that I now view death (and life) in a whole new understanding. I have a feeling this film will effect men more than women, but I really don't know.
The acting is flawless for the most part. The sets and costumes are impeccable. Ridley Scott, who started out as a set designer, shows his ability to take you into another time and place with fantastic sets. This last fact alone is worth the price of admission. I mean, even a simple documentary with such excellent shots of ancient Rome would be entertaining. Its certainly the closest I'll ever come to seeing a real gladiator fight.
In my opinion the script was good too. Some have commented that the plot and script were lacking, but for me it was not. I found some of the lines to be very powerful.
There were a few shots and other things in the movie that I thought could have been better. I can think of 2 at the moment but don't want to revel them. I had no problem overlooking these flaws in an otherwise superlative film.
I'd like to thank Mr. Scott and crew for reaffirming that film is indeed art.