Product: Gladiator [VHS] (2000)
Rating: 5.0
A Warrior's Mythic Journey -
Gladiator is a wonderful retelling of the timeless story of good versus evil - of the hero who acts not for his own advantage but for the good of all.Maximus is a WARRIOR - a brilliant example of this hero archetype, a man who wants nothing more than to live happily with his own family, but is called by destiny to serve the good of the nation.When his emperor calls upon him to take the helm of the government, Maximus is reluctant and refuses, but then villain makes the choice for him, by destroying all Maximus held dear. He is lost for a time, but his Warrior spirit will not let him succumb tot eh temptation to join in family in the Elysian fields. He has a job to do, an empire to serve. Only when the job is done will he have earned his rest.In short -- it's a great movie. See it today!