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Gladiator

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2000 155 min
Critic8.5
Action Adventure Drama
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Overview

A former Roman general sets out to exact vengeance against the corrupt emperor who murdered his family and sent him into slavery.
Overall 8.5

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8.5 /10

Overview

Directed by Ridley Scott and produced by Douglas Wick, David Franzoni, and Lucy Fisher under DreamWorks Pictures and Universal Pictures, Gladiator is a cinematic historical drama starring Russell Crowe and Joaquin Phoenix.

Pros

  • Commanding, iconic lead performance by Russell Crowe
  • Electrifying colosseum action choreography and Hans Zimmer score

Cons

  • Takes some liberties with actual Roman historical timelines
Verdict An epic historical masterwork defined by powerhouse performances and sweeping scale.

AI Review

A monumental historical epic tracking the fall and rise of Roman general Maximus seeking justice.

An epic historical masterwork defined by powerhouse performances and sweeping scale.

A mandatory classic for historical drama and action fans.

Awards

Academy Award

Best Picture

Academy Award

Best Actor (Russell Crowe)

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Academy Award

Best Picture

Academy Award

Best Actor (Russell Crowe)

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Cast

Russell Crowe Maximus Decimus Meridius
Joaquin Phoenix Commodus
Connie Nielsen Lucilla
Oliver Reed Proximo
Richard Harris Marcus Aurelius

Characters

Maximus Decimus Meridius Russell Crowe
Commodus Joaquin Phoenix
Lucilla Connie Nielsen
Proximo Oliver Reed
Marcus Aurelius Richard Harris

Crew

Ridley Scott Director
David Franzoni Screenwriter / Producer
John Logan Screenwriter
William Nicholson Screenwriter
Hans Zimmer Music Composer

Videos

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Trivia

  • Gladiator won five Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Actor for Russell Crowe.

Quotes

"Are you not entertained?"

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