Gladiator movie review

Aidan 2022-04-19 09:01:04

The 20th anniversary of the epic film "Gladiator", the 73rd Oscar in 2001 won five awards for Best Picture, Best Actor, Best Visual Effects, Best Sound, and Best Costume Design. The First Protector General became a slave, a gladiator who survived by victorious bloody fights every day; his family was slaughtered by the whole family. Let’s sigh with emotion about the ending of every military leader who has made great achievements in history. When they were desperate to kill the enemy on the battlefield, they only thought of fighting for the honor of the country, and the interests of the country were higher than their own lives; but almost all military generals They are not good at and disdain to play with power and conspiracy, so when the era of peace comes, it often becomes the era of tragedy for military generals. Fortunately, this emperor is too weak, and there are no strong political and military fans around him. Otherwise, the general may die without a place to be buried, and there may not even be a chance for revenge. Sigh! Too often, the most senior military generals who are wise, brave and majestic are just pawns and tools for politicians. It's sad! Russell Crowe and Joaquin Phoenix are both great actors.

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  • Nelle 2022-04-24 07:01:01

    It's also a painting! What's the point of tampering with historical facts! Russell Crowe interprets the true blood of a man, but I love his gentle family protection more.

  • Daryl 2022-03-23 09:01:04

    The CG is more beautiful, the Dolby sound effects are better, and the scene is more magnificent. Apart from these, what is the most blunt Spartacus in all the movies that surpassed the old library? Either a movie does not have so many flaws or is an excellent work.

Gladiator quotes

  • Marcus Aurelius: Are you ready to do your duty for Rome?

    Commodus: Yes, father.

    Marcus Aurelius: You will not be emperor.

    Commodus: Which wiser, older man is to take my place?

    Marcus Aurelius: My powers will pass to Maximus, to hold in trust until the Senate is ready to rule once more. Rome is to be a republic again.

    Commodus: Maximus?

    Marcus Aurelius: Yes.

    [Marcus Aurelius tries to comfort Commodus by reaching out his hand to touch him on the face but Commodus pulls his head away from Marcus Aurelius' hand in disgust]

    Marcus Aurelius: My decision disappoints you?

    Commodus: You wrote to me once, listing the four chief virtues: Wisdom, justice, fortitude and temperance. As I read the list, I knew I had none of them. But I have other virtues, father. Ambition. That can be a virtue when it drives us to excel. Resourcefulness, courage, perhaps not on the battlefield, but... there are many forms of courage. Devotion, to my family and to you. But none of my virtues were on your list. Even then it was as if you didn't want me for your son.

    Marcus Aurelius: Oh, Commodus. You go too far.

    Commodus: I search the faces of the gods... for ways to please you, to make you proud. One kind word, one full hug... where you pressed me to your chest and held me tight. Would have been like the sun on my heart for a thousand years. What is it in me that you hate so much?

    Marcus Aurelius: Shh, Commodus.

    Commodus: All I've ever wanted was to live up to you, Caesar. Father.

    Marcus Aurelius: [Marcus Aurelius gets down on his knees] Commodus. Your faults as a son is my failure as a father.

    [Marcus opens up his arms to Commodus and gives him a hug]

    Commodus: [Commodus hugs Marcus and cries] Father. I would have butcher the whole world... if you would only love me!

    [Commodus begins to asphyxiate Marcus while they hug, Marcus grunts]

  • Cassius: On this day, we reach back to hallowed antiquity, to bring you a recreation of the second fall of the mighty Carthage!... On the barren plain of Zama, there stood the invincible armies of the barbarian Hannibal. Ferocious mercenaires and warriors from all brute nations, bent on merciless destruction, conquest. Your emperor is pleased to give you the barbarian horde!

    [Crowd cheers]

    Maximus: [while Cassius continues his introduction] Anyone here been in the army?

    [an unknown gladiator responds yes and tells Maximus he served under his command at Vindobona]

    Maximus: You can help me. Whatever comes out of these gates, we've got a better chance of survival if we work together. Do you understand? If we stay together we survive.

    Cassius: I'm pleased to bring to you the Legionnaires of Scipio Africanus!