Gladiator 2000 by AverageMansReviews

Gladiator 2000 by AverageMansReviews

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Warning: there is flashing effects/colourful effects/slavery/stabbing/cutting/impaling/dismemberment/animal cruelty/animal biting/animal feeding/torture/suffocation/hanging/shopping/burning/drugs/bodily functions/references to incest and underage

In 180 A.D. there will be revenge: basically; Commodus [Joaquin Phoenix:] he is the new Caesar of the Roman Empire, after his father is apparent found in his bed not breathing. Commodus wants his father's best soldier to swear loyalty to him; he goes by the name of General Maximus Decimus Meridius/other names [Russell Crowe:] he is a General for Commodus's father's army. But he declines this opportunity and is sentenced to death, but don't worry he escapes [which is a good thing, because if he didn't we wouldn't have a movie.] But I digress; Commodus's sister swears loyalty to him her name is Lucilla [Connie Nielsen:] she used to be in the interest of Meridius, but nowadays she has her son Lucius Verus [Spencer Treat Clark:] he is a young boy and his uncle is Commodus.

Generally speaking: the framework and pacing of this 155; yes they did just say 155 minutes film is broadly speaking for me is a little bit of hard work; I don't know what actually happens; it begins from with a good get up and go as there is always something happening and it very slowly but noticeably slows down into lol which I was struggling to keep awake, but then it seems to pick itself up and offered goes again.

Art, action and comedy; the art well without being funny it is clear to see as they went in with the idea of a full round and immersive experience as the scenery/landscapes or the wardrobe department and action sequences; have been given that authenticity; to put across to its audiences; you will just peering into our world, you may be safely in your seats, but for us this was everyday life; with full on action sequences were people live or die and yes these action sequences can be full on and/or similar but still graphic nonetheless and I just have to acknowledge that now and again there is some comedy bits and pieces; for one very brief and basic example as it relates to these giraffes in a dialogue exchange at some point so you may want to hear out for that.

Character developments and performances; the character developments are pronounced versions of what they are meant to be coinciding at minimum good to higher performances from everyone in this cast; be it Crowe to a small role from Omid Djalili as Slave Trader; which without giving too much away sells Meridius to Oliver Reed as Antonius Proximo: he used to be a Gladiator, but these days he is an entertainer that puts on these fights for entertainment and obviously we have Crowe and/or Phoenix; individually or together leading this cast with this priceless chemistry as one is of honour yet the other is a snivelling little boy in a man's body.

This film receives: 7/10, this film is good; for me after everything is said and done; this film finds itself in this section of my marking system, the wrong if you have never seen this film, if you have the time it is well worth a watch especially when the sequel is [when this content was first created] well on its way Gladiator II 2024 and not forgetting if there are any fans of Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix, Djimon Hounsou as Juba: a slave belonging to Proximo; that befriends Meridius; Nielsen or/and for the older generations Reed [which sadly died whilst making this movie whilst making this film; 1938-1999 RIP Oliver Reed.] his film also has many awards accredited to its name such as well 60 Winners Academy Awards, USA Oscars 2001 Best Picture Douglas Wick David Franzoni Branko Lustig, Best Actor in a Leading Role Russell Crowe, Best Costume Design Janty Yates, Best Sound Scott Millan Bob Beemer Ken Weston and Best Effects, Visual Effects John Nelson Neil Corbould Tim Burke Rob Harvey. 104 Nominees which includes from the same award ceremony/event Best Actor in a Supporting Role Joaquin Phoenix, Best Director Ridley Scott, Best Writing, Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen David Franzoni (screenplay/story) John Logan (screenplay) William Nicholson (screenplay), Best Cinematography John Mathieson, Best Film Editing Pietro Scalia, Best Music, Original Score Hans Zimmer, Best Effects, Visual Effects John Nelson Neil Corbould Tim Burke Rob Harvey and Best Art Direction-Set Decoration Arthur Max (art director) Crispian Sallis (set decorator)