Review of Gladiator (1992) by Andrew B — 13 Jul 2014
Well written and well acted. Almost every conversation foreshadows what happens later, or else is a conversation about more than one thing. Some of the characters are a little flat (particularly hero Maximus), but they are bolstered by good relationships with more interesting supporting characters.
Commodus, in particular, is almost cartoonish in his supervillainy and Freudian issues, but the character is written with such sincerity and performed with such fervor that he comes out as a prime example of how to portray such a villain.
Strong action sequences will bring in some of the crowd, and strong plot and characterization will bring in the rest. A cloud-pleaser all around.
This review of Gladiator (1992) was written by Andrew B on 13 Jul 2014.
Gladiator has generally received positive reviews.
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