Product: Gladiator [VHS] (2000)
Rating: 5.0
My name is Maximus Decimus Meridius...
"My name is Maximus Decimus Meridius, commander of the Armies of the North, General of the Felix Legions, loyal servant to the true emperor, Marcus Aurelius. Father to a murdered son, husband to a murdered wife. And I will have my vengeance, in this life or the next." --Best quote from any movie I've seen to date!***spolier alert***Believe it or not the first time I watched this movie I didn't like it. It didn't turn out how I expected or had hoped. You know, the typical Hollywood ending where Maximus would ride into Rome with his armies at his back to conquer Commodus in an epic battle of good vs. evil. Instead Commodus cheats and kills our hero. After watching it a second time, however, it became my favorite movie of all time and that still holds true today almost 10 years removed. The real story is Maximus' enduring honor, pride, and devotion to family, country and his morals. I could go into greater detail, but there are better wordsmiths who have gone to great lengths to write some awesome reviews. I just thought I'd throw my two cents out there.If you haven't seen the movie, buy it! You won't regret it!