Product: Gladiator [VHS] (2000)
Rating: 4.0
Great action film? Yes. Best Picture winner? No.
Return to ancient Rome as we follow one man's life from noble general, to owned slave to triumphant gladiator. Thing is, I don't care. Bring on the fights!We follow Maximus, a general for Rome, and very good friend of the Emperor. The emperor's son, Commodus, however is extremely jealous of him, so he kills the emperor and orders Maximus's death. When he escapes, he's bought as a slave that fights to the death for sport and entertainment. He builds a big reputation and gets to fight in Rome's Colliseum to get revenge.Personally, I didn't care that much for the story or the acting. However, the fight scenes were very thrilling to watch. Only problem? It's Rated R, they do show gore but VERY brief. Why could'nt they show the full scene since it's Rated R anyway?