Powerful, moving, spectacular. And best of all, historically accurate.

Rating: 10/10 (1 September 2007)

I've been a huge fan of this movie since it came out, but now, after being in the Roman Colisseus and learning more about the history of Gladiators, the historical phases of Rome at the time, and specially, the combats, I can't praise this movie enough.
The fighting sequences are accurate according to history so this movie perfectly represents the specularity of the "diversion"/"fun" that Romans at the time enjoyed. Also, the form of government at the time is well represented in the movie as well as the cruelty of the Emperors and his minions.
Different Emperors brought new attractions to the spectacle; for example, one of the later Emperors brought hippopotamus from Egypt to combat against Gladiators.
But history is not the point in this movie. "Gladiator" is filled with spectacular action, epic battles, a feeling of power, and even has room for tenderness.
The cinematography, art direction, and editing are simply great, great. This is one of the best epic movies of all time because of the production values, great plot, and accurate history behind the movie.
I can only recommend this movie to EVERYONE because it's one of the most important movies of the new millennium. Just relax and take it seriously.
Being on Rome, and Italy overall; I couldn't stop thinking about "Gladiator". That's how important and impressive this movie is.