life of a roman gladiator
Gladiator (DVD) Review
Winner of five Oscars, including Best Film and nominated for seven Gladiator is one of the best produced and directed films of his time. Reminiscent of Braveheart, Mel Gibson creates a world so seemingly realistic, you are taken back in time to the glory of Rome. The music, colorful costumes and complex sets combine to create the illusion that it is in fact a witness to the trials and vicissitudes of human existence at the beginning of the millennium of Rome.
The film opens with a sobering display of ancient equivalent of war of "shock and awe" as the Roman legions advance on a band of rebels resist periphery rule of Gaul. From the time of legion commanders signal attack, the fury of hell is unleashed as flaming arrows and iron bars beat a unified front of rebel fighters. The scene is more similar to Desert Storm as an ancient battlefield, illustrating visually omnipotence when incorporated into the Roman legions.
The central character in the film and take the opening battle is Maximus (Russell Crowe), a Roman general, loved by his men and admired throughout the empire by impeccable character. While visiting the battlefield, reveals aging Emperor Marcus Aurelius (Richard Harris) to Maximus his secret plan to appoint the general manager of Rome his death, being that restore the Senate to remove the dictatorship of the Caesars. But the child without the knowledge of men, too ambitious Emperor Commodus (Joaquin Phoenix) learns of this plan. Murders his father and demands the allegiance of Maximus. When the general refuses, the new emperor calls for its implementation, seeking to eliminate all that stand in his way. But the plan goes awry when Maximus escapes, setting the stage the central conflict of the film as the gladiator Maximus grows in legend and Maximus the slave challenges to the authority of a Roman Emperor …
Crowe is well in the role of the classical hero, but support troops who puts Gladiator in another dimension excellence of film. Joaquin Phoenix dominates the screen with her passionate interpretation of the dark ambitious Commodus, providing film fans with a preview his genius to act quickly is now evident. Richard Harris is his screen presence usually charismatic, while Connie Nielsen, Oliver Reed, Derek Jacobi and give excellent free support for the role of Maximus in his characters reveal the driving force of life and the internal motivations of the hero larger than life in Rome. To this end, the force the company creates synergy is reflected in the overall quality of this film unforgettable.
As a work of entertainment, no other Gladiator none. The gladiatorial battle scenes provide stimulating, and dialogue between characters is fraught with political intrigue, lust for power, and contradictory realities. Russell Crowe is superb in his role of hero Maximus. Noble in his intentions and powerful as a leader, Maximus represents the ideal of honor and chivalry. One of those movies rare event offers a real emotional involvement in the outcome, Gladiator is full of high-octane suspense and thrilling action sequences. If you like Braveheart, Mel Gibson and The Patriot, then you simply will love Gladiator …
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