Product: Gladiator [VHS] (2000)
Rating: 4.0
An Terrific Adventure Film, Highlight by Great Photographed.
Maximus (Russell Crowe in a Oscar Winning Role) is the Most Powerful Roman General, loved by the People-He`s Protects them and the Dying Marcus Aurelius (Richard Harris), when he doesn`t want his Mean-Spirtied Son Commodus (Joaquin Phoenix in a Oscar Nominated Role) to become King of his Temple by taking Maximus to be His Heir, Instend of his Son. Commodus murders his Father, then he framed Maximus for Murder. Meanwhile, Maximus escape from the Romans and he`s running to his home. His family are Killed by the Roman Soldiers. Maximus unable to Save his Family then He becomes a Slave by Becoming a Gladiator, his Owner Proximo (Oliver Reed in his Last Role) trained Him and the Other Slaves to Fight at the Roman Emperor, and then Maximus has become a Hero to the Roman Public, while he wants to have his Revenge with Commodus.Directed by Ridley Scott (G.I. Jane, Hannibal, Black Hawk Down) made a Outstanding Film, filled with Great Visuals, A fine Cast and Music Score by Hans Zimmer and Lisa Gerrard (Also they were Oscar Nominated from thier Score). The film Supporting Cast including:Connie Nielsen, Djimon Hounsou, Derek Jacobi, Ralph Moeller and Spencer Treat Clark. Oscar Winner also for Best Picture, Best Visual Effects, Best Sound and Best Costume Design. Oscar Nominated for Best Art-Direction, Best Cinematography, Best Director, Best Editing and Best Original Screenplay. DVD`s has an good-looking anamorphic Widescreen (2.35:1) transfer and an sharp DTS 6.1 Expanded Surround Sound (Also in Dolby Digital 5.1 Expanded Surround Sound and Dolby Surround 2.0 Sound). DVD Extras are an running Commentary Track by Director:Scott, Editor:Pietro Scalia and Cinematography:John Mathieson. Behind the Scenes Featurette, Deleted Scenes With/Without Commentary and More. This is a Stunning Film. Super 35. Grade:A-.