A definite Oscar worthy masterpiece

Rating: 8/10 (24 May 2000)

When I planned to go see Gladiator for the first time, I knew it would be good. But to be honest, I never expected such an incredible motion picture. Russell Crowe delivers his best performance yet. Joaquin Phoenix, a relative newcomer to the movie industry, does an incredible job as the lauded Emperor. It tells the story of a General(Russell Crowe) who is betrayed by his new Emperor(Joaquin Phoenix). His family butchered and his life destroyed by the Emperor, General Maximus finds himself in the ranks of an ex-gladiator who trains slaves to fight in the rink. But Maximus is bent on revenge. And so an epic battle between good and evil unfolds in those heart-pounding two and a half hours. The battle scenes are terrifically put together. They even rival the ones from Saving Private Ryan. And as for the casting, I don't think anyone could have been better cast. So far, Gladiator is my top vote for best picture of 2000(And I've seen everything). A little bit of friendly advice. Go see it twice. You can enjoy the awe of it all the first time, then enjoy the terrific dialogue even more the second time(at least that's my theory)
My personal vote: 8,00$/8,50$(It's a long story, but that is my rating system)
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