Release Date: May 5th, 2000

Cast: Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix, Connie Nielsen, Oliver Reed, Derek Jacobi, Djimon Hounsou, Richard Harris

Director: Ridley Scott 

Plot: : In AD 180, when a cruel new Emperor of Rome, Commodus takes power, he strips the rank from Maximus, a favored general of his predecessor and father, the great stoic philosopher-king, Emperor Marcus Aurelius. Relegated to fighting in the gladiator arenas to the death lest he challenge Commodus for the emperorship, this former leader of men must fight to survive long enough to break his chains and wreak his vengeance on his mortal enemy.

My Thoughts: This one has all the makings of a blockbuster, kick butt kinda movie. It has action, drama, a great director, an awesome cast, and some cool looking sets and effects. I am hoping, basically, for a historical, action movie, with brains, and for Crowe and Phoenix to get the recognition they so richly deserve.

Official Website: Gladiator

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