The movie was awesome!

Rating: 8/10 (2 January 2001)

I have not seen a movie about gladiators since I was a teenager. I have always wondered why don't they make movies about gladiators like they used to. Oh, well when I hear that "Gladiator" was coming up last summer, I thought. That is going to be a hit. I believe that when I read that Ridley Scott (Thelma & Louise, G.I. Jane) was directing it I knew the movie had to be good. I knew nothing about Russell Crowe "Maximus Decimus Meridius," Who is the Gladiator himself, perhaps because his name was not all over the place as it is now, I have movies that I am watching and I go? : Russell Crowe! The movie at hand is romantic, full of good principles and "biceps" combined with great fights. I enjoyed the movie very much. I am trying to leave people's private lives outside their work. I thought that Russell deserved the Golden globe nomination that he has received and wish him the best in his career and private life as well. The Gladiator brought to mind many Biblical Characters, such as David, Saul, and specially Daniel. The movie was awesome! Favorite Scenes: Russell's hands passing through the tall grass. Really cool images. Favorite Quote: Juba: "Can they hear you?" Maximus Decimus Meridius: "Who?" Juba: "Your family. In the after life." Maximus Decimus Meridius: "Oh yes." Juba: "What do you say to them?" Maximus Decimus Meridius: "To my son -- I tell him I will see him again soon. To keep his heels down while riding his horse. To my wife... that is not your business."