Review of Gladiator (2000) by Gregory M — 08 Mar 2018

"Gladiator" is a flat and watered down sword-and-sandal epic that isn't one of Ridley Scott's finest.

This review of Gladiator (2000) was written by Gregory M on 08 Mar 2018.

Gladiator has generally received very positive reviews.

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