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General and Gladiator
Gladiator is an epic historical drama film about a fictional character – Roman general Maximus Decimus Meridius – who is ousted when Commodus murders the Emperor Marcus Aurelius and seizes the throne. The film is directed by Ridley Scott and the cast includes Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix, and Connie Nielsen.
Centring in the year 180 A.D., the story begins when, soon after leading the Roman army to a decisive victory, Maximus communicates the Emperor his desire to return home and work his farm. Marcus Aurelius begs Maximus to accept the regency of the Roman Empire as a last service to Rome before going back home. Maximus initially rejects the appointment arguing that he is not the right person for this assignment. Marcus Aurelius convinces Maximus that what enables him for this mission is just having remained untainted by greed and lust for power. Shortly after this meeting, Commodus murders Marcus Aurelius, declares himself emperor and asks Maximus for his loyalty. Maximus suspects Marcus Aurelius has been assassinated. Commodus then orders the arrest and death of the Roman general and his family. Maximus escapes, but not for long. Captured and reduced to slavery, is forced to become a gladiator.
The film is full of emotional moments like the first fight in the Coliseum in which Maximus' team is able to defeat 'Scipio's legionaries', or the scene in which Proximo – the owner of the gladiators – sacrifices himself to prevent the Praetorian Guard from catching Maximus. The actors – especially Crowe, who won the Oscar for Best Actor – give powerful and spectacular performances. Not only are the special effects in the film absolutely stunning but it also has an utterly beautiful score, and the directing is excellent.
The film is well worth seeing. It will touch your heart and make you cheer for people like Maximus and his comrades. Don't miss it!
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