Gladiator (DVD)

Gladiator is possibly one of the most quoted, talked about and reviewed films of this millenium. It is no surprise that here on dooyoo, there are already 332 reviews written on this one film! But I thought I would put my opinions into the pot for you all to read as well. Gladiator is a 2000 'epic' directed by Ridley Scott and starring Russell Crowe as the Roman General who finds himself more than just down on his luck. It is the winner of 5 Academy Awards and is seen as the film that paved the way for such films as 300, Troy and Alexander. The Plot Crowe plays General Maximus Decimus Meridius, favoured general of Emperor Marcus Aurelius ...  Read the complete review

Historical films have never really been my cup of tea to be honest, but this film soon sorted that out, due to its excellent cast, and its action thrilled inspired director Ridley Scott. This film is directed by Ridley Scott, after a few failings making big films, has returned to form with this stunning two and a half-hour very realistic film based in roman times. The film also has a cast that contains a mixture of rising stars and very experienced pro’s, including a last performance from Oliver Reed. The film starts with General Maximus Decimus Meridius (Russell Crowe) who leads his troops into battle in Germania against the final remaining barbarian ...  Read the complete review

NB: This is a review of the 3 Disc, Extended Edition of Gladiator as although I requested this version to be added, Dooyoo informed me that they no longer add each version of a DVD to the system. >>>> Synopsis Having lead the Roman troops to victory in Germania, General Maximus (Russell Crowe) finds himself being favoured by the ageing Emperor, Marcus Aurelius (Richard Harris), that is until the Emperor's own son, Commodus (Joaquin Phoenix), betrays his father and sentences Maximus to death. But having escaped his impending doom, Maximus discovers that his wife as well as his son have been brutally murdered on the orders of ...  Read the complete review

There was a time when films set in the Roman era ruled the silver screen. Epics such as Ben Hur and Spartacus have been justifiably held in high esteem for many years now, but no pretenders to their thrones have emerged. Until last year that is with the release of “Gladiator”, the first film in decades to be set in this period which can be justifiably labeled as an epic! At over two and a half hours in length it will keep you glued to the screen. The length is not a problem. I never even so much as glanced in the direction of the clock. Gladiator was the hot release of 2000 and has subsequently sold like hot cakes on both video and DVD (great ...  Read the complete review

There was a time when films set in the Roman era ruled the silver screen. Epics such as Ben Hur and Spartacus have been justifiably held in high esteem for many years now, but no pretenders to their thrones have emerged. Until last year that is with the release of “Gladiator”, the first film in decades to be set in this period which can be justifiably labeled as an epic! At over two and a half hours in length it will keep you glued to the screen. The length is not a problem, I never even so much as glanced in the direction of the clock. Gladiator was the hot release of 2000 and has subsequently sold like hot cakes on both video and DVD (great ...  Read the complete review