Product: Gladiator [VHS] (2000)
Rating: 4.0
Gladiator destroys the competition
Some people don't like this movie, they say it's an overbudget action film. Still, I loved it. It's an archetypal story of one man destroying an empire, similar to Braveheart. The uniqueness of the story comes with the Roman setting which is breathtaking and realistic. Russell Crowe leads a wonderful cast, including Joaquim Phoenix as his nemesis. The performances are strong, the plot is good, and the action is intense. The DVD serves the movie very well, with sharp picture and awesome sound that can shake the whole house. The extras are awesome including Discovery Channel documentaries on Gladiator, interviews, and cutscenes. Ridley Scott does his movie justice with this 2-Disc set, which is a necessity for any DVD collection.