Product: Gladiator [VHS] (2000)
Rating: 5.0
Another Skeptic with a 5 Star Review
I didn't want to like Gladiator in the worst way. I hate Joaquin Phoenix and Russell Crowe but almost immediately after the first battle sequence, I knew that Gladiator was something special. The action sequences are top-notch and rival Braveheart. The best fighting sequence is the first in the Roman Coliseum where Crowe and his horde of slaves turn the tables on their opponents. The only other time I've ever been so pumped up after a movie was Die Hard. The adrenaline rush is great in Gladiator and eventhough I hate to admit it, Russell Crowe does an outstanding job as Maximus. The film is long (over 2 hrs) but it flies by (the sure sign of a great movie) and it leaves you wanting more. This is one of the only commercial films that I can truly say deserved the Oscar for best picture. This is a definate must own for your DVD library. Highly Recommended.