A triumphal walk down Main Street, Rome.

Rating: 9/10 (1 June 2000)

Raw, realistic, gripping, atmospheric. Great performances from the cast are enhanced by terrific special effects. The (present day) ruins of ancient Rome are transformed, and we find ourselves in a majestic city built on a grand scale. These images may be computer generated, but it's impossible to see the joins!
Effects without substance would not be enough, however, but "Gladiator" has that as well - in abundance! The Cast have really excelled themselves with a great script - there isn't a weak performance to be found.
From Russell Crowe to Oliver Reed no one disappoints.
Perhaps in view of his untimely death, Oliver deserves a special mention - talk about going out on a high!
A movie not to be missed!