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
Temperatures in the gladiator arena would frequently top 100 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Goofs
Incorrectly regarded as goofs:
Proximo tells the trader he'll give him "2000 for the men and 4 for the beasts", but he then says "that's 5000 total for an old friend". It means discount. He didn't think 2000+4000=5000.
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Both the Dreamworks & Universal logos are altered to appear gold in color
so they match the opening theme of Maximus walking through a wheatfield.
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