Gladiator will kick your ass!

Rating: 10/10 (25 February 2000)

I saw Gladiator last night at a private screening in San Francisco and was totally blown away. Imagine Spartacus as directed by Akira Kurosawa. Imagine the chariot race in Ben Hur, then ratchet up the action and special effects. The ancient world is brought to life so believably, so beautifully, that you are free to follow the incredible action without distraction. Russell Crowe is great as Maximus, the Roman general turned slave then gladiator - this performance will make him a Star. I won't spoil it for you by spilling the entire story - you get the idea - just go see Gladiator the moment it comes out, this is a classic.