Review of Gladiator (1992) by Jared S — 30 Jun 2013
A true hollywood epic that is complete fiction for the most part but is an incredible film that will be remembered for years. Russell Crowe is outstanding in a Spartacus inspired role, but Joaquin Phoenix steals the show for me.
It's been a long time since I really hated a character so much as Commodus (which is due partly to the script, directing, editing and maybe history but above all - Phoenix himself). Aside from performances this film was great.
The emotion and story behind the general that became a slave that became a gladiator that defied an emperor is one I will never forget. I'm glad I finally saw this, about two and half years after a classmate kept insisting and insisting that I see it (I knew I would eventually).
This review of Gladiator (1992) was written by Jared S on 30 Jun 2013.
Gladiator has generally received positive reviews.
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