Product: Gladiator [VHS] (2000)
Rating: 5.0
A new classic that fights its way to the top!
Gladiator. The story, the cinematography, the acting; all amazing. But we knew this before the new DVD came out. Why would a studio re-release a film that has already done so well in DVD sales. Is this some cop-out to make more money? Is this an attempt to 'fool' us into thinking its an entirely new movie? Maybe...but you know what, I sure enjoyed it!With a small disclaimer by Ridley Scott before the film, letting the viewer know that "this is not a director's cut", the movie still plays through weaving an even more elaborate and engaging story.I could go on at length about how this film is and continues to be my favorite, or about how it inspired me to start my own filmmaking career...but I don't want to drag this review out.THIS MOVIE IS AMAZING! The extended edition only emphasizes this point. I had a blast exploring the new bonus features (including an original abandoned opening titles sequence) and rediscovering the movie that changed my life.Buy this DVD, be inspired, and get lost in the world of Gladiator!