The film Gladiator
is an American-British epic historical drama film. The film was directed by
Ridley Scott. It starts Russell Crowe as Maximus Decimus Meridius and Joaquin
Phoenix as his enemy, Commodus. The film won five Oscars in 2001 for Best
Picture, Best Actor (Russell Crowe), Best Visual Effects, Best Costume Design,
and Best Sound Mixing.
The film is set in the Roman Empire in A.D. 180. It
was filmed on location in Italy, in UK, in USA and in Malta.
The film is about the life of a loyal Roman general
Maximus. The emperor is old and asks Maximus to succeed him although he has a
son, Commodus. Maximus is betrayed when Commodus murders his father and he
seizes the throne. The wife and son of Maximus are also murdered and he wants
to avenge them. He is forced to be slave, but he succeeds as gladiator. In his
last combat, that it takes place in the Roman Colosseum, he fights against
Commodus. Maximus kills him, and this way he avenges his family, but he
receives a mortal wound. In the end, he dies and reunites with his family.
I strongly recommend Gladiator. Although the film is a little sad, it is a very beautiful and good film. Its soundtrack is also very beautiful. I love this film.
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