Product: Gladiator [VHS] (2000)
Rating: 5.0
All I can say is .... WOW!
I thought that this was one of the best, if not THE BEST, movies I have ever seen. My best friend had seen it before I had, and since it seemed that I never had time to go see it in the theatres, I decided to wait for the DVD. I was glad that I did. If I had seen it in the theatre, I would have missed all the extras. Thats one thing I do love about DVDs, are the "supplemental features". This one has them all.Russell Crowe was fantastic in this movie. Yes, L.A. Confidential made him known in Hollywood, but this is the movie that will make him a star. He shows a whole range of emotion, everything from remorse for not being able to save his wife and child, to wanting revenge on the evil emporer Commodus. He shows that he still loves Lucilla, and that he has the strength to overcome the obstacle of being a slave who was once the best General that Rome ever had.It was a bit gory, but not so much as Saving Private Ryan. I was surprised at how it helped shape the story.I did cry at the end, and I dont cry all that much at movies. This one really got to me, because I can only begin to imagine what this poor man went through.If you havent seen this movie, my suggestion to you is to call your local video store, and have them hold it for you. This will win many oscars come next year. I for one am glad to have seen it.