Gladiator vs. Evil Emperor....oh yeah, this movie rocks!

Rating: 9/10 (27 March 2006)

Oh man, Gladiator is the best movie I have ever seen that takes place in the era of the Roman Empire. It's not just because I am a guy and there is lots of fighting and killing and manly stuff. The tension and dynamics between Maximus (Russell Crowe) and Commodus (Joaquin Phoenix) is so think you can taste it. Phoenix is such an awesome evil character in this movie and Crowe epitomizes the ideals of a military republican, dedicated to his country and leaders, fighting for what is right.
The only thing that I could complain about is I'm not sure how gore-laden nor vulgar the non-TV version is, but I'd definitely watch the edited version because who needs all that extra junk that makes the DVD R-rated in the first place?!
I could write for days about how many great things are included in this movie, but I'll just keep it short and say that it ROCKS!