Gladiator [Blu-ray] [2000]
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Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix, Connie Nielsen, Oliver Reed, Richard Harris, Derek JacobiDirector: Ridley Scott
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Amazon.co.uk Review
A big-budget summer epic with money to burn and a scale worthy of its golden Hollywood predecessors, Ridley Scott's Gladiator is a rousing, grisly, action-packed epic that takes moviemaking back to the Roman Empire via computer-generated visual effects. While not as fluid as the computer work done for, say, Titanic, it's an impressive achievement that will leave you marveling at the glory that was Rome, when you're not marveling at the glory that is Russell Crowe. Starring as the heroic general Maximus, Crowe firmly cements his star status both in terms of screen presence and acting chops, carrying the film on his decidedly non-computer-generated shoulders as he goes from brave general to wounded fugitive to stoic slave to gladiator hero. Gladiator's plot is a whirlwind of faux-Shakespearean machinations of death, betrayal, power plays, and secret identities (with lots of faux-Shakespearean dialogue ladled on to keep the proceedings appropriately "classical"), but it's all briskly shot, edited, and paced with a contemporary sensibility. Even the action scenes, somewhat muted but graphic in terms of implied violence and liberal bloodletting, are shot with a veracity that brings to mind--believe it or not--Saving Private Ryan, even if everyone is wearing a toga. As Crowe's nemesis, the evil emperor Commodus, Joaquin Phoenix chews scenery with authority, whether he's damning Maximus's popularity with the Roman mobs or lusting after his sister Lucilla (beautiful but distant Connie Nielsen); Oliver Reed, in his last role, hits the perfect notes of camp and gravitas as the slave owner who rescues Maximus from death and turns him into a coliseum star. Director Scott's visual flair is abundantly in evidence, with breathtaking shots and beautiful (albeit digital) landscapes, but it's Crowe's star power that will keep you in thrall--he's a true gladiator, worthy of his legendary status. Hail the conquering hero! --Mark Englehart
Are you not entertained???
Review date: 2010-08-22 Rating: 10 out of 10
Fantastic blu ray at a wonderful price - well worth seeing in high definition and still one of the best films out there.
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It's just that good...Review date: 2010-08-12 Rating: 10 out of 10I realise I'm a bit late to the party on this but in all serious I think I need say no more than this is truly a stunning film...aside from the gas canister on the chariot and the blokes wearing jeans. But you know what...I don't even care, it's that good! In fact 'good' is an injustice.GladiatorReview date: 2010-07-30 Rating: 10 out of 10Great film, always good to watch over and over again. Haven't seen this one yet. Hope the Blu-Ray makes a difference. It was delivered late.Excellent FilmReview date: 2010-07-26 Rating: 10 out of 10This is a great movie.Reminds me of the classic spectacles Hollywood produced years ago.You have top notch performances coupled with a great storyline.Fans of this genre should purchase without hesitation.I would also mention the qualit yof the bllu ray is quite good.The audio is fantastic.The steelbook case is also quite attractive.Blu-ray Remastered GladiatorReview date: 2010-07-25 Rating: 10 out of 10Further to Chris Wing's information, it's worth mentioning that in the USA a running production change has been initiated, so future copies shipped to retailers will include the new transfer. In other countries around the world, the new disc is being gradually rolled out in each region by Universal so hopefully given time all new BD's should include the new transfer (though this hasn't been officially confirmed by Universal in the UK yet).
Product Details/Specifications
Actor(s):
Russell Crowe
Creators:
Russell Crowe (Primary Contributor)
Recording label: Universal Pictures UK Manufacturer: Universal Pictures UKEAN: 5050582587708Binding: Blu-rayNumber of items: 2Format: Colour, Dubbed, PAL, Subtitled, Release date: 2009-09-07Audience rating: Suitable for 15 years and overRegion code: 2Running time: 155 minutesTheatrical release date: 2000Language: English (Subtitled)
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Brand: Blu-ray Action & Adventure
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