It's LONG, but Russell Crowe is AWESOME

Rating: 7/10 (2 June 2000)

It's long. What more needs to be said. You FEEEeeeEEelll The length of this movie and there's nothing you can do about it. Thank God for Russell Crowe or else I would've walked right out. It's actually beautifully shot and the costumes are exquisite. I've always been a sucker for armor. It's got blood and it's got war. It's got slightly interesting sub-plots and everyone in the movie is beautiful. I have to say, I was slightly impressed by the artsiness of "dream sequences" and the unashamed blood bath. But, too long, too draggy and there's nothing they could do about it. It had it's moment and it's memory but I'd never see it again. It's definitely a renter -- but it would be best if you had a wide-screen televison to enjoy the beauty of the filming itself. Defintely NOT an oscar contender. But like I said, Russell Crowe is IN the Colosium (in the house!)