| Gladiator [Blu-ray] [2000] | ![Gladiator [Blu-ray] [2000]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51GvxqaVobL._SL500_.jpg)
| Actor: Russell Crowe Studio: Universal Pictures UK Category: DVD
List Price: £24.99 Buy New: £10.42 as of 2/9/2010 17:06 CEST details You Save: £14.57 (58%)
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Seller: Amazon.co.uk Rating: 452 reviews Sales Rank: 879
Format: Colour, Dubbed, PAL, Subtitled Languages: English (Subtitled), French (Subtitled), Italian (Subtitled), German (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled), Danish (Subtitled), Dutch (Subtitled), Finnish (Subtitled), Norwegian (Subtitled), Portuguese (Subtitled), Swedish (Subtitled), Mandarin Chinese (Subtitled), English (Original Language) Rating: Suitable for 15 years and over Media: Blu-ray Region: 2 Number Of Items: 2 Running Time: 155 Minutes Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3 Dimensions (in): 6.7 x 5.4 x 0.6
MPN: 8258770 EAN: 5050582587708
Theatrical Release Date: 2000 Release Date: September 7, 2009 Availability: Usually dispatched within 24 hours
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Product Description Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix, Connie Nielsen, Oliver Reed, Richard Harris, Derek JacobiDirector: Ridley Scott
Amazon.co.uk Review A big-budget summer epic with money to burn and a scale worthy of its golden Hollywood predecessors, Ridley Scott's Gladiator is a rousing, grisly, action-packed epic that takes moviemaking back to the Roman Empire via computer-generated visual effects. While not as fluid as the computer work done for, say, Titanic, it's an impressive achievement that will leave you marveling at the glory that was Rome, when you're not marveling at the glory that is Russell Crowe. Starring as the heroic general Maximus, Crowe firmly cements his star status both in terms of screen presence and acting chops, carrying the film on his decidedly non-computer-generated shoulders as he goes from brave general to wounded fugitive to stoic slave to gladiator hero. Gladiator's plot is a whirlwind of faux-Shakespearean machinations of death, betrayal, power plays, and secret identities (with lots of faux-Shakespearean dialogue ladled on to keep the proceedings appropriately "classical"), but it's all briskly shot, edited, and paced with a contemporary sensibility. Even the action scenes, somewhat muted but graphic in terms of implied violence and liberal bloodletting, are shot with a veracity that brings to mind--believe it or not--Saving Private Ryan, even if everyone is wearing a toga. As Crowe's nemesis, the evil emperor Commodus, Joaquin Phoenix chews scenery with authority, whether he's damning Maximus's popularity with the Roman mobs or lusting after his sister Lucilla (beautiful but distant Connie Nielsen); Oliver Reed, in his last role, hits the perfect notes of camp and gravitas as the slave owner who rescues Maximus from death and turns him into a coliseum star. Director Scott's visual flair is abundantly in evidence, with breathtaking shots and beautiful (albeit digital) landscapes, but it's Crowe's star power that will keep you in thrall--he's a true gladiator, worthy of his legendary status. Hail the conquering hero! --Mark Englehart
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Are you not entertained??? August 22, 2010 discodarth Fantastic blu ray at a wonderful price - well worth seeing in high definition and still one of the best films out there.
It's just that good... August 12, 2010 N. J. Elcox I realise I'm a bit late to the party on this but in all serious I think I need say no more than this is truly a stunning film...aside from the gas canister on the chariot and the blokes wearing jeans. But you know what...I don't even care, it's that good! In fact 'good' is an injustice.
Gladiator July 30, 2010 Bobby Jarome (London) 0 out of 5 found this review helpful
Great film, always good to watch over and over again. Haven't seen this one yet. Hope the Blu-Ray makes a difference. It was delivered late.
Excellent Film July 26, 2010 Jeff K 0 out of 2 found this review helpful
This is a great movie.Reminds me of the classic spectacles Hollywood produced years ago.You have top notch performances coupled with a great storyline.Fans of this genre should purchase without hesitation.I would also mention the qualit yof the bllu ray is quite good.The audio is fantastic.The steelbook case is also quite attractive.
Blu-ray Remastered Gladiator July 25, 2010 IDB (Warwickshire, England) 1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Further to Chris Wing's information, it's worth mentioning that in the USA a running production change has been initiated, so future copies shipped to retailers will include the new transfer. In other countries around the world, the new disc is being gradually rolled out in each region by Universal so hopefully given time all new BD's should include the new transfer (though this hasn't been officially confirmed by Universal in the UK yet).
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