Product: Gladiator [VHS] (2000)
Rating: 4.0
Good but not great
Gladiator is a fine film, even for those not who are not action movie buffs. There is plenty of gory action, but (dare I say) it is "tastefully" handled -- Scott doesn't drench the screen in blood and guts and body parts, though he does enough to convey the nature of war in the day.Where Gladiator falls short is in shortcutting some important elements of the story. While the characters are detailed, there isn't much depth. Detailed exploration of personality is sacrificed to keep the narrative rolling along at all too swift pace. And the transitions are swift.But I am not complaining too much. It is an enjoyable movie but not an inspiring one.