Ridley Scot's latest triumph

Rating: Null/10 (18 May 2000)

Ridley Scot has done it again. Known for his love of stylish scenery and thought evoking camera effects this film seduces the viewer from the very outset, while the fierce battles are savage It is done in such a way that does not totally shock the viewer or make the whole event seem unpleasant. In fact the story, although a very simple one unfolds at a pace which allows the viewer to empathise with the wronged centurion and has everyone transfixed as revenge draws near (Or Does It?) I believe this is one of Ridley Scots Best Movies. Ben Hur and Spartacus on Steroids!