Great Film: Gladiator
Can't be missed!
"Gladiator" definitely is a classic film as it combines a simple, but
moving, story with beautiful scenery, filming, direction and score – it
is truly a "complete" movie.
I am mostly compelled with the beautiful script which in a way reminds
me of poetry, though it is still everyday language. I love the acting
portrayed by the late Oliver Reed and also Richard Harris. Russell
Crowe, Djimon Housou and Joaquin Phoenix are also superb and the parts
suit them perfectly. There are also a number of less "popular" artists
who also deserve a big "bravo". Amongst them I have to mention ex-Mr
Universe Ralph Moeller who is mostly used as the comic relief of the
movie. In Gladiator we can also the beautiful and popular Maltese TV
Star and actress Ruth Frendo, who although has a small part, she is
totally brilliant and outstanding.
Actually I got to IMDb while I was looking for her name on the
internet, in fact on IMDb she has some very stunning photos. I was
lucky to meet Ruth Frendo whilst she was filming in another Maltese
production. Ruth Frendo is not only a gorgeous and talented actress but
she is also amazingly intelligent and very down-to-earth. We will
definitely be seeing more of her work in the future...
The scenery used for "Gladiator" is brilliant – and the opening battle
scene is definitely one of my top favorite scenes. The modern camera
technique contrasts sharply to the brutality of the gladiators actions
and blood shed during the movie; and I love the light contrasts thanks
to the lenses which most definitely have been used to create a surreal
feel to the entire movie.
"Gladiator" deserves all the awards and great reviews it has received,
and for those of you who still haven't gone and watched it – I can
assure you that it will be well worth your time and money. So go on and
rent it now!
Cast
- Gaius played by John Shrapnel
- Commodus played by Joaquin Phoenix
- Maximus played by Russell Crowe
- Cicero played by Tommy Flanagan
- Juba played by Djimon Hounsou
- Lucius played by Spencer Treat Clark
- Lucilla played by Connie Nielsen
