Product: Gladiator [VHS] (2000)
Rating: 5.0
Absolutely Awesome
Pure, thrilling entertainment on an incredible scale. It's rare that I see a movie so full of such awesome talent. From the incestuous, mad Commodus to his counterpart, the honest, fearless Roman General, Maximus Decimus Meridus, and everyone in between. I've watched this movie about 12 times, and haven't seen a mistake yet.Connie Nielsen as Lucilla is breathtaking. She posesses maximum amounts of intelligence, grace, and beauty. There isn't a man alive who wasn't intrigued when she tells Maximus, "Maximus, I still remember you in my prayers. Oh yes, I pray."Another standout in a great cast is Oliver Reed. Damn, he was a good actor. Just look at his face when he's telling Maximus about the colluseum. "50,000 Romans, following every move of your sword. And the rise, and cheer, as if, as if you're the Thunder God himself."The acting, story, and sets in this movie are all astounding. If you want a thrill and haven't seen this, buy it immediately.-- JJ Timmins