Gladiator (2-Disc Signature Selection-Dts) (2000)

Director: Ridley Scott  Starring: Joaquin Phoenix  Russell Crowe  
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Product Summary
Publisher: Dreamworks (Universal)
Format: DVD
UPC: 00667068720426
Buy.com Sku: 40144835
Item#: VGPSKC
Buy.com Sales Rank: 24791
Category Keywords: Battles  Good Vs. Evil  Theatrical Release  Violence 
Rating: 
 
A hero will rise.
 
 
Features: DVD, Widescreen, Aspect Ratio 2.35:1, Audio Commentary, Trailers, Features, 2 Discs
 
The general who became a slave. The slave that became a gladiator. The gladiator who defied an empire. After another mighty victory on the battlefield, the great Roman General Maximus (Russell Crowe) is chosen by the dying Emperor Marcus Aurelius (Richard Harris) to assume his mantle of power. Jealous of Maximus' favor, the original heir to the throne, Commodus (Joaquin Phoenix) orders the General's execution--and that of his family. Barely escaping death, Maximus is forced into slavery and trained as a gladiator in the arena where his fame grows throughout the empire. When he comes to Rome, the Gladiator is intent on avenging the murder of his family.

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"A colossus of rousing action!"  Peter Travers, ROLLING STONE
"Dazzling! Spectacular!"  David Ansen, NEWSWEEK
"Russell Crowe is simply magnificent!"  Jonathan Foreman, NEW YORK POST
 


Editor's Note

Ridley Scott (BLADE RUNNER, ALIEN) transports Hollywood to second-century Rome in this rousing historical epic that proudly harkens back to such films as BEN-HUR and SPARTACUS. Russell Crowe plays Maximus, a Roman general who leads the troops in conquering Germania for the empire. When an aging Marcus Aurelius (Richard Harris) tells Maximus that he'd like him to rule Rome once he's gone, a classic confrontation ensues between the brave and charming soldier--who wants to return home to his wife, son, and farm--and the jealous and conniving Commodus (Joaquin Phoenix), the emperor's only son, who is thirsty for power. Bought as a slave by the profiteering Proximo (Oliver Reed, in his last role), Maximus must kill or be killed in the ring, battling to save not only himself but the future of the very empire that he loves and honors. The film features a terrific battle sequence (that recalls the beginning of SAVING PRIVATE RYAN), huge crowd scenes of thousands of people, and even a little romance, albeit mostly taboo. The impeccably choreographed gladiator scenes are violent yet thrilling, flashing by like lightning. GLADIATOR is a glorious spectacle filled with heart and soul.


Plot Summary

An epic adventure that calls to mind the big-budget Hollywood films of the past, Ridley Scott's thrilling film is a raucous, engaging, and highly impressive spectacle. Maximus, a well-respected general, is stripped of his rank when the scheming Commodus takes over the Roman Empire in 180 AD. Maximus finds himself fighting for his life in the vicious gladiator arenas, where he uses his fame to spark unrest among the oppressed Roman citizens, firing up Commodus's anger and setting the stage for the ultimate battle.

 
Features
Production Diary
Slideshow of Concept Art and Storyboard Stills
"HBO First Look" Making Of
Interview with Hans Zimmer
The Learning Channel's The Bloodsport of a Gladiator
Audio Commentary by Ridley Scott
Deleted Scenes with Commentary
Additional Footage
English: DTS 6.1 Surround ES
Enhanced for 16x9 TVs
Two-disc set
Production Notes
Cast and Filmmaker Bios
English: Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround
Behind-the-Scenes Gallery of Stills From the Set
Theatrical Trailers
TV Spots
 
Technical Info

Release Information
Studio: Dreamworks (Universal)
Release Date: 11/21/2000
Running Time: 155 minutes
Original Release Date: 2000
Catalog ID: 86386
UPC: 00667068720426
Number of Discs: 2

Audio & Video
Original Language: English
Available Audio Tracks: English [CC], English
Available Subtitles: English
Video: Color

Aspect Ratio
2.35:1

 
Cast & Crew
Connie Nielsen
Djimon Hounsou
Joaquin Phoenix
Oliver Reed
Russell Crowe
Ridley Scott - Director
John Mathieson - Director of Photography
Hans Zimmer - Musical Score
Klaus Badelt - Musical Score
Lisa Gerrard - Musical Score
David H. Franzoni, et al. - Producer

 
Awards

Academy Awards (2000)
Winner, Best Picture
Russell Crowe, Winner, Best Actor

 
Memorable Quotes
"At my signal, unleash hell."----Maximus (Russell Crowe) to his troops

"Are you not entertained?!"----Maximus to the arena crowd


 
Professional Reviews
New York Times
"...Mr. Crowe gives a performance with ball-of-fire intensity..." 05/26/2000 p.E18

Premiere
"...[The film's] best moments achieve a real grandeur....[Crowe] supplies all the conviction GLADIATOR needs." 06/01/2000 pp.21-2

Rolling Stone
"...A classically designed pop spectacle....Triumphantly combined visual dazzle and old-fashioned storytelling..." 06/08/2000 p.132

Total Film
"...A gloriously entertaining thrill-packer of truly epic proportions..." -- 5 out of 5 stars 06/01/2000 pp.80-1

Entertainment Weekly
"...Grand and rousing....One's expectations are met by doozies..." -- Rating: A- 06/16/2000 p.64

Entertainment Weekly
Ranked #5 in Entertainment Weekly's "Lisa Schwarzbaum's BEST MOVIES OF 2000" 12/22/2000 pp.106-17

Box Office
"...Literate writing, commanding direction, awe-inspiring production design, eye-popping photography, breathtaking music and superlative acting all contribute to the staggeringly convincing recreation of the era..." -- 4 out of 5 stars 05/01/2000 p.62

Los Angeles Times
"...Crowe has a patent on heroic plausibility....GLADIATOR is supremely atmospheric..." 05/05/2000 p.C1

Rolling Stone
Ranked #24 in Rolling Stone's "Top 25 DVDs Of 2005' -- "It works, and Russell Crowe in the title role has never been better." 12/01/2005 p.98

Time Magazine 9 of 10
Gladiator is quite a good movie--a big, fat, rousing, intelligent, daring, retro, many-adjective-requiring entertainment... Crowe brings strength and honor... - Richard Corliss
 
San Francisco Chronicle 8 of 10
This Ridley Scott film, his best in years, re-envisions ancient Rome for the ages and makes it safe to go back to the Coliseum... The story keeps pushing forward, with lots of action and intrigue... Throughout, Scott never ceases giving us interesting things to look at. - Mick LaSalle
 

  
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Customer Reviews
Cinematography 5
Plot 4.5
Acting 4.5
Overall Satisfaction 4.5
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5 of 5 Stunning Monday, June 10, 2002
A Viewer from Albuqueruque  

Gladiator is one of my favorite movies of all time. Russell Crowe and Joaquin Phoenix give brilliant performances. Better than Bravehart and no household should be without this movie. One of the best films ever. What else can I say?
 
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5 of 5 Gladiator - One of the greatest epic dramas of all Wednesday, November 28, 2001
Tony Nichols from Lansing, Michgan  
3 years ago, if you were to have asked what my favorite movie was, I would have readily replied "Braveheart". My feelings are torn now, because after seeing Gladiator (several times, I might add) they are now on equal ground in my mind. It would be hard for me to believe that anyone who doesn't have a very weak stomach for gore couldn't enjoy this movie.
 
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4 of 5 Great Film Thursday, October 11, 2001
Joe Newman from San Diego, CA   
This is a solid movie. Epic story, great scenes, and outstanding action. I felt the plot and acting were a little weak though. If you buy this movie you can watch it a few times but it's not a movie that you would want to watch repeatedly over and over again. It's worth having in the DVD collection for the quality of cinematography though.
 
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