No other actor can radiate pure Hatred and Anger like Russel Crowe can.

Rating: 9/10 (17 July 2000)

A Great film. Ridely Scott brings home another masterpiece. Thank goodness Mel Gibson didn't take the role Maximus because the character was destined to be played by Russel Crowe. I don't think any other actor can show anger better then Crowe, and Maximus has a lot to be angry about. It's almost three hour running time is appreciated because the movie never gets dull and the I was still thinking about the action scenes as I left the theatre. Great acting by all really help the beautiful direction given by Scott. This would have to be my pick for the best film of 2000 so far.>