Product: Gladiator [VHS] (2000)
Rating: 5.0
Do Yourself A Favor.... Experience "Gladiator"
Never have I been so profoundly affected by a film and I am one who has seen a great many. Despite the customary Hollywood-hype surrounding the effects and bloody battle sequences, this film is simply about the most upstanding hero I have seen upon the silver screen. While Russell Crowe's Maximus exudes an air of invincibilty, he raptures the audience with his vulnerability. Yes, the mighty Maximus is a conquering general, a cunning warrior and a ruthless gladiator, however - at the core of this film - is a man who simply adores his family and home. And that's where you will make a connection (and I am not yet married nor do I have any children!!!). Everything else is mere scenery, i.e., the effects, the gore, etc. You see a man who loves and is loved and manages to do all in the most dire of circumstances. In the spirit of Maximus, do yourself a favor and see the meaning of "strength and honor". Purchase this masterpiece and I can wish nothing more than for you to enjoy it as I have. Bravo Mr. Crowe and Mr. Scott.