Gladiator (Blu Ray) (2discs) (2000)

Director: Ridley Scott  Starring: Joaquin Phoenix  Russell Crowe  
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Product Summary
Publisher: Paramount
Format: Blu-Ray DVD
UPC: 00097360715842
Buy.com Sku: 211348800
Item#: V2XDJK
Buy.com Sales Rank: 804
Category Keywords: Battles  Good Vs. Evil  Theatrical Release  Violence 
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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
Region [unknown]
Widescreen
Audio:
Dolby Digital 5.1 - English, French, Spanish
DTS HD Master Audio - English, French, Spanish
Subtitles - English, French, Korean, Spanish


 
Technical Info

Release Information
Studio: Paramount
Release Date: 9/1/2009
Running Time: 171 minutes
Original Release Date: 2000
UPC: 00097360715842
Number of Discs: 2

Audio & Video
Video: Color

 
Cast & Crew
Spencer Treat Clark
Tomas Arana
Djimon Hounsou
Connie Nielsen
Oliver Reed
Joaquin Phoenix
Ralph Moeller
Derek Jacobi
Richard Harris
Russell Crowe
Pietro Scalia - Editor
Janty Yates - Costume Designer
John Mathieson - Director of Photography
Lisa Gerrard - Additional Music/Songs
Klaus Badelt - Additional Music/Songs
William Nicholson - Screenwriter
John Logan - Screenwriter
David H. Franzoni - Screenwriter
Steven Spielberg - Producer
David H. Franzoni - Producer
Hans Zimmer - Composer
Arthur Max - Production Designer
Douglas Wick - Producer
Ridley Scott - Director

 
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

  
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