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I decided to buy this DVD Special Edition because I only had the VHS. If anyone has not seen this movie, they have missed a great film. I compare movies to ones made in the past and this 'gladiator' type of adventure/subject is the best so far. Simply because it is very real without fancy tricks, silliness or ridiculous situations. Very gritty, tragic but also a good story. I enjoyed all of the parts of the actors as I feel they were all perfect for the roles they portrayed. '300' was good but not realistic like this much classier production. Excellent!
What did I love about this classic? Let's see: Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix, Oliver Reed, Djmon Hounsou, Richard Harris. Directed by one of the all-time great Director Ridley Scott, who left no detail out of this production. The Feature Disc has 17 minutes of additional footage. The Documentary Disc Two is 3 hours and 20 minutes long, longer than the Feature itself! The 3rd Disc hasProduction Design and Featurette Galleries, Storyboards, Costume Designs, abandoned sequences. But the movie not only revived the dormant, overexposed sword-and-sandal genre, it raised the standard that will be most difficult, if not impossible, to match in artistic creativity.
The added scenes only enhance this amazing motion picture. The Ridley Scott Russell Crowe combination works its magic again, in a moving and, at times, chilling story depicting the life of a gladiator in Ancient Rome. Love, betrayal, and revenge play key roles in the plot, ultimately ending with a show of loyalty and devotion - excellent catharsis for the audience! A+. If you liked Braveheart, Rome (HBO), or Robin Hood (2010), you will love this movie.
I ordered this after viewing a copy from my local public library and deciding wanted a copy of my own. It gives an excellent picture of ancient Rome. The story of the Roman general who was sold into slavery and became a gladiator is exciting and filled with battles and gladiators fights in the Colesium. There is a wealth of extras about the production and ancient Rome. An excellent DVD set.
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Great movie, follows the traditions of Ben Hur and other epics that Hollywood quit churning out many years ago. The film all ready had a great release but this version is a must due to it's great commentary track with Ridley and Russel Crowe. It also has an absolutely amazing 3.5 hour documentary that covers all aspects of the production. Other great Scott DVD's include extended edition of Black Hawk Down, Kingsom of Heaven, such an improvement over the theatrical cut, Blade Runner and Alien
