Product: Gladiator [VHS] (2000)
Rating: 5.0
Crowe rose to the occassion!! Outstanding
I first noticed the solid work of Russell Crowe as Preacher in Sharon Stone's gunfighting flick, and with each performance since he has shown he has the makings of a superstar. LA Confidential was hot at the time when they announced he was doing Gladiator and I thought, I believe this man is going places but a Gladiator???...P>His performance is strong, stoic and yet very moving, showing a fine range. The secondary leads are magnificent, especially Richard Harris and Oliver Reed. The computer work more than convinces us of the 'cast of thousands' in the battle scenes and the arena.It's great to see this sort of historical drama once again being made and receiving such recognition.As I said, Outstanding!!!