Gladiator

Are you not entertained!

Absolutely epic. Enjoyed every minute from start to finish. Can’t wait for 2

My name is Maximus Decimus Meridius, commander of the Armies of the North, General of the Felix Legions, loyal servant to the true emperor, Marcus Aurelius. Father to a murdered son, husband to a murdered wife. And I will have my vengeance, in this life or the next.. 8.5/10

Extended Cut:

It’s simply insane how lived-in this whole world feels. Most films nowadays would kill to be this immersive.

Easily a top 3 Ridley Scott picture, this is such a crowning achievement in every single filmmaking regard. I don’t really really feel as though the extended cut offers much more beyond a bit more depth to the middle section, although in fairness it isn’t a “director’s cut”.

Russell Crowe delivers one of the best performances of his career, it’s fantastic he got Best Actor for this, so deserved. Connie Nielsen too, the heart of the film - and its sequel. Phoenix is needed to make it all work, if he doesn’t make Commodus as hate-able as he does - none of it works.

The score is an absolute all-timer - iconic and stunning. Looking forward to rewatching the sequel, a film which I also home to a high regard.

i was entertained

tres bien