Gladiator

2000 • 154 minutos

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A man robbed of his name and his dignity strives to win them back and gain the freedom of his people in this epic historical drama from director Ridley Scott. In the year 180 the death of emperor Marcus Aurelius (Richard Harris) throws the Roman Empire into chaos. Maximus (Russell Crowe) is one of the Roman army's most capable and trusted generals and a key advisor to the emperor. As Marcus' devious son Commodus (Joaquin Phoenix) ascends to the throne Maximus is set to be executed. He escapes but is captured by slave traders. Renamed Spaniard and forced to become a gladiator Maximus must battle to the death with other men for the amusement of paying audiences. His battle skills serve him well and he becomes one of the most famous and admired men to fight in the Colosseum. Determined to avenge himself against the man who took away his freedom and laid waste to his family Maximus believes that he can use his fame and skill in the ring to avenge the loss of his family and former glory. As the gladiator begins to challenge his rule Commodus decides to put his own fighting mettle to the test by squaring off with Maximus in a battle to the death. Gladiator also features Derek Jacobi Connie Nielsen Djimon Hounsou and Oliver Reed who died of a heart attack midway through production.

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Double the price for hd quality google? These prices are rediculous. I can buy the bluray for 5 dollars at target and your charging 9.99 for sd and 17.99 for hd? How is the price doubled for a little sharper of a picture? Wake up google, no one will pay that. If you lowered the price youd ultimately make far more money. More people can afford a few bucks than the small few who cam afford this. Your losing momey

But as i got older n more interested in Ancient Rome's true history... this film stopped being as enjoyable. Sure i can appreciate truth being stretched for the sake of entertainment. But stretched this much? Joaquin's performance was beautiful though.

Wow, what a great entertaining movie. I'm so intrigued in how society back in the Roman days treated & traded people like slaves. To them it was like us trading baseball cards! It's such a wonderful movie with a sad ending. I've watched movie several times now. I highly recommend this movie.