Product: Gladiator [VHS] (2000)
Rating: 3.0
Spartacus + special fx
This is a good movie. Russel Crowe delivers a strong performance as a wronged general, slave and then of course, gladiator. His nemesis is young Commodus the emperor played desperately by Joachin Phoenix. The best elements of the movie are the splendid battles and the action filled contests of the colliseum. The digital effects are riveting if somewhat gory. A fine adventure, low on story and high on sword slash.