Scary Movie embraces its topic of horror movies, in a similar way that the Airplane series embraced its topic of disaster movies. Not all of the jokes work, but plenty do, especially the in-jokes. It has all of the elements of the classic teen horror film, and they are all lampooned. Gladiator A warrior film of epic proportions. Russell Crowe gets his starmaking vehicle as Maximus, a slave who is forced to fight in Ancient Rome's Gladiator arenas.
Special effects are plentiful, yet seamlessly interwoven.
Joaquin Phoenix also shows potential as the nemesis of Maximus. This classic tale takes place in 1700s China. But it is unlike any previously done in the genre. The first highlight that must be mentioned is the fight scenes. Encompassing martial arts moves, and weapons, they are non-stop action, choreographed and photographed with intensity.