If only Star Wars was half as good...

Rating: 8/10 (12 May 2000)

I just saw the movie, and I expected about two hours of good, fun entertainment, with plenty of action, breathtaking fight scenes and special effects. It certainly delivered. But, what was surprising was that it was actually a touching movie. Russell Crowe really shows his chops, and I actually believed that Maximus was the most noble man on earth. Phoenix also gave a good protrayal of a very flawed man, not just a one dimensional evil villain. Last, but not least, I am in awe of Ridley Scotts expert direction, his attention to detail and extremely stylish touch.