Product: Gladiator [VHS] (2000)
Rating: 5.0
No Doubt One My Favorite
This movie is just plain great. It just had everything right, it had the right stuff. A great cast, plot, and director. The movie had the perfect person to play Maximus(Russell Crowe), the devious villain Commodus(Joaquin Phoenix), the emperor Marcus(Richard Harris), and his daughter Lucilla(Connie Nielson). It was just packed with unbelievable action. And that's why it was rated 'R' but you know what? it's necessary. You need the violence. Without the violence, it would just be three hours of pure rubbish. I think the first time I got interested in this movie was when I saw the trailer. To me, I always say that the previews are the best part of the movie. And when it is a good movie, the enjoyment is even better. Like this one, I don't remember the previews but I know this movie is good. I saw this movie about a week after it was released because I anticipated that it was going to be really crownded. Conisdering that it was a blockbuster and all. And I was right. When I went to the theaters, it was pretty crowded. The audience really got into the movie, that's how good it was. Like at the end of the movie, almost everyone was applauding. At the end, mom had tears in her eyes. If I had a choice, I would definately see it again in theaters. But if you hadn't seen this movie, go and do so, regardless of all the other bad reviews you see on this page.