Starring:
Year of Release: 2000
Rated: R
Director: Ridley Scott
Approx. Running Time: 155 minutes
Format(s): Blu Ray
My Rating: 5 stars (Out of 5)
Trailer:
From Back Cover:
"A COLOSSUS OF ROUSING ACTION!"
-Peter Travers, ROLLING STONE
THE GENERAL WHO BECAME A SLAVE.
THE SLAVE WHO BECAME A GLADIATOR.
THE GLADIATOR WHO DEFIED AN EMPIRE.
Discover the unparalleled power and glory of GLADIATOR, a dazzling combination of vivid action and extraordinary storytelling that critics called a "stunning, explosive, breathtaking epic!" (Bill Diehl, ABC Radio Network). Masterfully directed by Ridley Scott (Alien, Blade Runner), GLADIATOR features a riveting performance from Academy Award-nominated star Russell Crowe, hailed by Newsweek as "a genuine larger-than-life hero!"
"RUSSELL CROWE IS SIMPLY MAGNIFICENT!"
-Jonathon Foreman, NEW YORK POST
My Comments:
Without a doubt, this is one of the best films of the decade. With jaw-dropping special effects, breath-taking battle sequences, superb acting by the entire cast, and an excellent script, you really can't go wrong with this film.
ETA: The "From Back Cover" description is from the original DVD release, which I've since replaced with the Blu-Ray. The Blu Ray includes both the theatrical version and the extended version of the movie.
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Standard Edition - Rated R (MPAA)
5 Stars
2000
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Starring:
Year of Release: 2005
Rated: Unrated
Director: Ridley Scott
Approx. Running Time: 171 minutes
Format(s): DVD
My Rating: 5 stars (Out of 5)
Trailer:
From Back Cover:
ALL-NEW 3-DISC EXTENDED EDITION FEATURES 17 MINUTES OF ADDITIONAL FOOTAGE AND HOURS OF NEVER-BEFORE-SEEN BONUS FEATURES
DISC I: FEATURE
DISC II: DOCUMENTARY
"Strength and Honor: Creating the World of Gladiator"
Never-Before-Seen Seven-Part Documentary (3 Hrs. 20 Mins.)
DISC III: SUPPLEMENT
My Comments:
Although there are some cool bonus features on this 3 disc set, the actual 'extended' movie is essentially just all of the deleted scenes from the original DVD release inserted back into the film. It doesn't really add anything but length to the picture, but doesn't hurt it, either.
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Extended Edition - Unrated (MPAA)
5 Stars
2000
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