Gladiator

**** RUSSELL CROWE . . .HOLDS THE SCREEN WITH SUCH ASSUREDNESS AND FORCE YOU SIMPLY CAN'T RIP YOUR EYES AWAY FROM HIM - EMPIRE Forced into salvery by the corrupt, incestuous heir to the throne, Roman general Maximus (Russell Crowe) becomes a gladiator. His prowess in the arena will eventually lead him to Rome, the Colosseum and a vengeful showdown with the new emperor. . . Gladiator is epic movie story-telling brought thrillingly into the 21st century by master director Ridley Scott (BLADE RUNNER, ALIEN). ***** An awesome achievement. A gloriously entertaining thrll-packer. - STEVE GOLDMAN, TOTAL FILM © 2000 Universal Studios and Dreamworks SKG