Product: Gladiator [VHS] (2000)
Rating: 5.0
Great flick
When I look at a movie based on true, historical events, I look at it from two angles. 1. How accurate the movie is. 2. How enjoyable was it.From an entertainment point of view, this movie was fantastic. It kept we on the edge of my seat, and it offered a wonderful glimpse into the mind set of the Romans during the peak of their empire. The fight scenes were the best of have seen in any movie, and the plot was wonderful.From a historical point of view, this movie drives me nuts. Being a historical buff on the Roman Empire, I can't help it. The historical accuracy of this movie ended with the short blurb of text that appeared on the screen in the beginning of the movie. After that, the movie pretty much disrgarded the actual events, and continued on into a very enjoyable, but largely inaccurate story during the reign of Commodus.Enjoy this movie for what it is, a great story LOOSELY based on history.