Overall good, but not great!

Rating: Null/10 (3 April 2001)

After all the hype, I finally got to watching Gladiator, and overall the film was good, but not great.
The main problem with the picture is that the characters are so underwritten, only Connie brought depth to the film. The acting was fine, but I wish more time was spent on the story and dialogue.
The film's direction is stunning, despite a lacklustre script, the film looks fantastic. The special effects are excellent in parts, but sometimes it looks too good, and doesn't fit!
The score is fantastic, great stuff, the waltz material will blow your mind.
Overall, a disappointing screenplay, but great popcorn stuff!