excellent - what can i say?

Rating: 9/10 (8 May 2000)

I knew this movie was incredibly hyped, and I knew it was going to live up to its initial buzz. It definitely did, but I would have to say I am biased to this historical period. However, in comparison to Spartacus and Ben-Hur I think this is a better movie - that's just my opinion. I came in expecting a lot more Gladiator action, but was a tad disappointed by how much I got. However the action scenes that were present were spectacular and brutally violent. The plot drags a bit, but it can be overlooked because of Russell Crowe - he holds it all together. Definitely a must see.