What are the main reasons why audience considers Gladiator to be one of the best films ever made? There is not doubt that the role of Maximus,its screenplay,its cast along with the ending are its strong points.It is crystal clear that we are in front of a masterpiece and a must if you are cinema lover
Gladiator is a historical film which was directed by Ridley Scott in 2000.This story was inspired by the novel ‘Those About to Die’ by Daniel P.Mannix.Yet,the final idea was developed by Francozi,who also written the screenplay.It’s important to remark that the production was really complicated due to the plot was written several times.There is not doubt that the story of Maximus Decimus Meridius was a blockbuster with numerous positive audience reviews and along with its global recognise.All these facts made Gladiator won five Academy Awards,apart from other prestigious accolades.As a curiosity,the role of Russell Crowe in the area scenes wasn’t straightforward for him.He injured multiple times,one fall resulted a hip problem and another accident broke his foot.Finally,A sequel,Gladiator II has been just released in 2024.
AD 180,after the victory against Germanic tribes,Maximus Decimus Meridius (Rusell Crowe) returns home.There,he is considered an absolutely idol,especially for the Emperor Marcus Aurelius,above his son Commodus (Joaquin Phoenix).The Emperor ponders that his son is not adequate for this role and Maximus should be the successor.Yet,Commudus is not delighted with the idea and he is capable of all to be proclaim the new emperor.However,this fact enrages to Maximus,who turns a gladiator to avenge the murders as his family and the Emperor
The fusion of the ancient and the modern is seamless.Gladiator does indeed deliver the glory that was Rome,but it also clinically dissects the assumptions on which it was built.
..’Now you are at peace..and someday we will meet again.Only not yet,not yet’
