A true classic that defines the metric for all movies

Rating: 10/10 (3 October 2002)

Okay, so this movie is corny. Okay, so it's campy. Okay, so I can't think of another word to excuse myself for liking it so much, but hey .. it's Kirk Douglas at his best. Masters and slaves, arenas and killing, the good guys against the bad guys. This movie has it all, and though you know that the bad guys have to win, the movie ends with that silver-screen ray of hope for us all. Yes Virginia, the Roman Empire will one day fall.
But seriously, if you haven't seen this movie, you just gotta stop whatever you're doing, run out right now and rent it. Make sure you have some popcorn at home .. this is truly a theater-style movie and requires overly buttered popcorn and lots and lots of salt.
No special effects. No giant spiders attacking from outer space. Just lots of good acting. No, make that lots of great acting. The character development is what makes this movie what it is and Hollywood should be ashamed for forgetting what entertainment is all about.
Hey .. why are you still reading this? Go rent it now!