Go See This Movie! Thumbs Are Way Up!

Rating: 9/10 (3 May 2000)

The first blockbuster of the summer will most likely be the best (not highest grossing, just best in overall quality). I have been anticipating this movie since last fall when I found out about it. Ridley Scott brings back this era/genre with a great story, score, actors, and scenery. Russell Crowe has shown he can be an A-list actor. I wasn't sure what to expect, I just knew it would be a great movie. And it was! The only thing I was unhappy about was some of the camera angles used during the fight scenes. They seemed choppy. Scott did a great job of dealing with Oliver Reed's death before the film was finished. You can not tell what is dubbed or another actor. Go see this film! The bar is set high for all other "summer" movies.