This film is near the top my personal Most Ffavorite 25

Rating: 10/10 (31 August 2005)

This film is one of my all-time favorites.Russell Crowe performed with his usual dedication to the strength and integrity of the character so that Maximus became alive. Jauquin Phoenix was completely believable as the flawed young emperor.Colleen Neilsen used her limited time on the screen to portray the Emporers daughter in a delicate and beautiful manner. What a pleasure to watch Richard Harris in his role as the Marcus Aurelias. I want to see Juba and Maximus reunited in further adventures. I refuse to let this story end. I will not say goodbye to Maximus. His powerful image, as portrayed by Mr. Crowe, lives too vividly in my mind. I have enjoyed watching the huge endeavor that created the story of this historical era with all the beautiful costumes and structured scenes, in the words of Commodus,again and again and again. My thanks to the cast and crew and Mr. Ridly Scott as well as the film's producers for this treasure.