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Gladiator (2000) 8.5
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8.5/10 from 551,035 users
Metascore: 64/100
Reviews: 2,236 user | 255 critic | 37 from Metacritic.com When a Roman general is betrayed and his family murdered by an emperor's corrupt son, he comes to Rome as a gladiator to seek revenge. Director:Ridley Scott |
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Cast
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| Russell Crowe | ... | ||
| Joaquin Phoenix | ... | ||
| Connie Nielsen | ... | ||
| Oliver Reed | ... | ||
| Richard Harris | ... | ||
| Derek Jacobi | ... | ||
| Djimon Hounsou | ... | ||
| David Schofield | ... | ||
| John Shrapnel | ... | ||
| Tomas Arana | ... | ||
| Ralf Moeller | ... | ||
| Spencer Treat Clark | ... | ||
| David Hemmings | ... | ||
| Tommy Flanagan | ... | ||
| Sven-Ole Thorsen | ... | ||
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Maximus is a powerful Roman general, loved by the people and the aging Emperor, Marcus Aurelius. Before his death, the Emperor chooses Maximus to be his heir over his own son, Commodus, and a power struggle leaves Maximus and his family condemned to death. The powerful general is unable to save his family, and his loss of will allows him to get captured and put into the Gladiator games until he dies. The only desire that fuels him now is the chance to rise to the top so that he will be able to look into the eyes of the man who will feel his revenge. Written by Chris "Morphy" Terry
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Father of a murdered son, husband to a murdered wife and I shall have my vengeance in this life or the next See more »Parents Guide:
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Language:
EnglishRelease Date:
5 May 2000 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
The Gladiators See more »Box Office
Budget:
$103,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
£3,555,446 (UK) (12 May 2000)Gross:
ESP 3,252,726,610 (Spain) (29 June 2001)Company Credits
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Commodus: I doubt if any of the people eat so well as you, Gracchus. Or have such splendid mistresses, Gaius.
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Written by Walter Maioli and Nathalie Van Ravenstein (as Natalia Van Ravenstein)
Performed by Synaulia
Courtesy of Amiata Media Srl.
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Did You Know?
Trivia
Maximus's tattoo "SPQR" stands for "Senatus Populusque Romanus," which translates to "the Roman senate and people." This was one of the main slogans of Rome throughout its history (as well as today, e.g. manhole covers etc.). See more »Goofs
During the Battle of Carthage, Maximus frees a horse from the chariot and rides it. The horse is wearing a saddle, which it wouldn't wear if it was pulling a chariot. See more »Quotes
Gracchus: But the Senate IS the people, sire. Chosen from AMONG the people. To speak FOR the people.Commodus: I doubt if any of the people eat so well as you, Gracchus. Or have such splendid mistresses, Gaius.
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Crazy Credits
Both the Dreamworks & Universal logos are altered to appear gold in color so they match the opening theme of Maximus walking through a wheatfield. See more »Soundtracks
"Pavor"Written by Walter Maioli and Nathalie Van Ravenstein (as Natalia Van Ravenstein)
Performed by Synaulia
Courtesy of Amiata Media Srl.
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I love history, and to me, Gladiator is a masterpiece. It is the most accurate picture of the Roman Empire Hollywood has ever put out. People declare Spartacus a masterpiece, but Gladiator far outdoes Spartacus in quality. The costuming, the acting, the screenplay, the scenery, and the fighting styles made me think that I had traveled back to 180 A.D. Russell Crowe is a true Hollywood tough guy, and he is superb in this movie. Joaquin Phoenix is outstanding as a villain, one of the best in movie history. He played his character as if it were a psychologist's dream case. Connie Nielsen plays one of the strongest female characters that I have ever seen. The choreographer of the action sequences was brilliant. Ridley Scott did an outstanding job in recreating the Empire, including the multitude of ethnic groups within the Empire and accurately depicting everyday life. If you're looking for insight into what the Roman Empire was like, this is a perfect depiction.