Product: Gladiator [VHS] (2000)
Rating: 5.0
Wow! This film is amazing....
When I saw Gladiator for the first time, I was instantly drawn into the story. The very first scene, where we see Maximus dreaming of his home, then gazing at a bird fluttering away, shows us a lot of his dual personality. He instantly turns deadly serious and faces battle with courage, and even a touch of humor as a smile crosses his face when he almost takes out one of his own men. The battle scenes are gritty, but still manage to convey a sense of heroism. Hans Zimmer's score is wonderfully appropriate (how did it not win Best Score?), and the inclusion of Derek Jacobi as Senator Gracchus was a stoke of genius by the casting crew. This film will amaze you if you haven't seen it yet, and will continue to if you already have! SEE IT!!!!