Product: Gladiator [VHS] (2000)
Rating: 5.0
Simply Magnificent....
For whatever reasons some people wouldn't mind having an experience in the so called known ancient world. But the reality and facts of ancient history, is a constant reminder of brutality and no empathy towards one self and others. Previous movies made about Roman Empire and other places in the ancient world, always portray the personality of a hero with no credible knowledge of his/her livelihood. In this case - Gladiator - we feel what a strategic man is experiencing in a brutal environment. We see his dreams, honor and struggle in balancing the rationale of right and wrong. At the same time, unlike other movies, we feel sympathetic towards the bad guy too. Most of us feel happy when the bad guy looses the battle. But in this case the director cleverly portrays the personality of the bad guy by revealing his articulate thoughts, fears and the dreams of grandeur. It makes you feel sorry that he chose a twisted path in life. When the Gladiator (Russell Crowe) wins the final fight, we are left with the understanding and sympathy towards all characters that this movie portrays.