Product: Gladiator [VHS] (2000)
Rating: 2.0
You MUST be kidding!
Okay, I FINALLY got tired of all my friends telling me I had to see this movie, so we rented it over Thanksgiving holiday. What is the big deal??? Yeah, Russell Crowe looks great with muscles. Here's a tip for ya...he looked good without 'em, too, AND he seemingly could act better (Recall "LA Confidential" if you will, and the incredible performance he turned in for "The Insider"). He was sleepwalking through this film. The effects were passable...I did like the overview of the Coliseum on the first day of the Games. But beyond that...yawn.The best thing about this film was Joaquin Phoenix, who proves once again, after the dreadful "8MM", that he can shine in anything!