Unforgettable emotion

Rating: Null/10 (13 May 2000)

After seeing this movie, I can truly refer to myself as a "Russell Crowe fan". To be truthful, I wasn't expecting much when I rented this movie at the advice of a friend. I was pleasantly surprised from the beginning. I haven't seen a more gripping story in years. Any actor who can transform himself from a cop, to a tobacco executive, to a Roman gladiator ( and do it well), has my full respect. Al Pacino was also very good in the movie, as was Christopher Plummer. The story line was excellent, the sound was great, and the actors not only portrayed their characters, but BECAME them as far as I'm concerned. If you want to have fun watching a movie, or just want to be entertained, this film is definitely out, but if you want to FEEL a movie, this one is the top of the line. I can't believe that Mr. Crowe didn't walk away from this one with an oscar.