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Gladiator (Limited Edition Packaging) (US Version) DVD Region 1

Djimon Hounsou (Actor) | Ridley Scott (Director, Actor) | Richard Loncraine (Actor, Director) | Joaquin Phoenix (Actor, Producer)
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Gladiator (Limited Edition Packaging) (US Version)

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Ridley Scott (BLADE RUNNER, ALIEN) transports Hollywood to second-century Rome in this rousing historical epic that proudly harkens back to such films as BEN-HUR and SPARTACUS. Russell Crowe plays Maximus, a Roman general who leads the troops in conquering Germania for the empire. When an aging Marcus Aurelius (Richard Harris) tells Maximus that he'd like him to rule Rome once he's gone, a classic confrontation ensues between the brave and charming soldier--who wants to return home to his wife, son, and farm--and the jealous and conniving Commodus (Joaquin Phoenix), the emperor's only son, who is thirsty for power. Bought as a slave by the profiteering Proximo (Oliver Reed, in his last role), Maximus must kill or be killed in the ring, battling to save not only himself but the future of the very empire that he loves and honors. The film features a terrific battle sequence (that recalls the beginning of SAVING PRIVATE RYAN), huge crowd scenes of thousands of people, and even a little romance, albeit mostly taboo. The impeccably choreographed gladiator scenes are violent yet thrilling, flashing by like lightning. GLADIATOR is a glorious spectacle filled with heart and soul.

"...Mr. Crowe gives a performance with ball-of-fire intensity..." - Elvis, Mitchell (New York Times Critic), New York Times, 05/26/2000

"...[The film's] best moments achieve a real grandeur....[Crowe] supplies all the conviction GLADIATOR needs." - Glenn, Kenny (Premiere/Entertainment Weekly Critic), Premiere, 06/01/2000

"...A classically designed pop spectacle....Triumphantly combined visual dazzle and old-fashioned storytelling..." - Peter, Travers (Rolling Stone Critic), Rolling Stone, 06/08/2000

"...A gloriously entertaining thrill-packer of truly epic proportions..." -- 5 out of 5 stars - Steven, Goldman (Total Film Critic), Total Film, 06/01/2000

"...Grand and rousing....One's expectations are met by doozies..." -- Rating: A- - Lisa, Schwarzbaum (Entertainment Weekly Critic), Entertainment Weekly, 06/16/2000

Ranked #5 in Entertainment Weekly's "Lisa Schwarzbaum's BEST MOVIES OF 2000" - Lisa, Schwarzbaum (Entertainment Weekly Critic), Entertainment Weekly, 12/22/2000

"...Literate writing, commanding direction, awe-inspiring production design, eye-popping photography, breathtaking music and superlative acting all contribute to the staggeringly convincing recreation of the era..." -- 4 out of 5 stars - Wade, Major (Box Office Critic), Box Office, 05/01/2000

"...Crowe has a patent on heroic plausibility....GLADIATOR is supremely atmospheric..." - Kenneth, Turan (Los Angeles Times Critic), Los Angeles Times, 05/05/2000

Ranked #24 in Rolling Stone's "Top 25 DVDs Of 2005' -- "It works, and Russell Crowe in the title role has never been better." - Peter, Travers (Rolling Stone Critic), Rolling Stone, 12/01/2005

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Artist Name(s): Djimon Hounsou (Actor) | Ridley Scott (Actor) | Richard Loncraine (Actor) | Joaquin Phoenix (Actor) | Russell Crowe (Actor) | Chris Columbus (Actor) | Taylor Hackford (Actor) | Marshall Herskovitz (Actor) | Oliver Reed (Actor) | Ralph Moeller (Actor) | Fred Murphy | Hans Zimmer | David H. Franzoni | Melissa Mathison (Actor) Djimon Hounsou (Actor) | 列尼史葛 (Actor) | 李察朗卡 (Actor) | 祖昆馮力士 (Actor) | 羅素高爾 (Actor) | 哥倫布 基斯 (Actor) | Taylor Hackford (Actor) | 馬素赫斯高維士 (Actor) | Oliver Reed (Actor) | Ralph Moeller (Actor) | Fred Murphy | Hans Zimmer | David H. Franzoni | Melissa Mathison (Actor) Djimon Hounsou (Actor) | Ridley Scott (Actor) | Loncraine Richard (Actor) | 祖昆冯力士 (Actor) | 罗素高尔 (Actor) | Chris Columbus (Actor) | Taylor Hackford (Actor) | 马素赫斯高维士 (Actor) | Oliver Reed (Actor) | Ralph Moeller (Actor) | Fred Murphy | Hans Zimmer | David H. Franzoni | Melissa Mathison (Actor) Djimon Hounsou (Actor) | Ridley Scott (Actor) | Richard Loncraine (Actor) | Joaquin Phoenix (Actor) | ラッセル・クロウ (Actor) | クリス・コロンバス (Actor) | Taylor Hackford (Actor) | Marshall Herskovitz (Actor) | Oliver Reed (Actor) | Ralph Moeller (Actor) | Fred Murphy | Hans Zimmer | David H. Franzoni | Melissa Mathison (Actor) Djimon Hounsou (Actor) | Ridley Scott (Actor) | Richard Loncraine (Actor) | Joaquin Phoenix (Actor) | Russell Crowe (Actor) | Chris Columbus (Actor) | Taylor Hackford (Actor) | Marshall Herskovitz (Actor) | Oliver Reed (Actor) | Ralph Moeller (Actor) | Fred Murphy | Hans Zimmer | David H. Franzoni | Melissa Mathison (Actor)
Director: Ridley Scott | Richard Loncraine 列尼史葛 | 李察朗卡 Ridley Scott | Loncraine Richard Ridley Scott | Richard Loncraine Ridley Scott | Richard Loncraine
Producer: Joaquin Phoenix | Taylor Hackford | Oliver Reed | Ralph Moeller | Hans Zimmer | David H. Franzoni 祖昆馮力士 | Taylor Hackford | Oliver Reed | Ralph Moeller | Hans Zimmer | David H. Franzoni 祖昆冯力士 | Taylor Hackford | Oliver Reed | Ralph Moeller | Hans Zimmer | David H. Franzoni Joaquin Phoenix | Taylor Hackford | Oliver Reed | Ralph Moeller | Hans Zimmer | David H. Franzoni Joaquin Phoenix | Taylor Hackford | Oliver Reed | Ralph Moeller | Hans Zimmer | David H. Franzoni
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Release Date: 2003-08-19
UPC Code: 678149066722
Language: English
Subtitles: English
Country of Origin: United States
Picture Format: NTSC What is it?
Color Information: Color
Disc Format(s): DVD
Region Code: 1 - USA, Canada, U.S. Territories What is it?
Rating: R (MPAA)
Publisher: Universal Studios Home Video
Package Weight: 77 (g)
Shipment Unit: 1 What is it?
YesAsia Catalog No.: 1004491594

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Director: Ridley Scott

DVD Features:

Region 1
Keep Case
Anamorphic Widescreen - 2.35
Audio:
Dolby Digital 5.1 - English
Dolby Surround - English
Additional Release Material:
Deleted Scenes
Featurette: MY GLADIATOR JOURNALS
Audio Commentary: Ridley Scott - Director
Interactive Features:
Interactive Menus
Scene Access
Text/Photo Galleries:
Production Notes
Biographies: Cast & Crew
Storyboards

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July 19, 2007

Russel Crowe triumphs as Gladiator
Re-inventing the beauty of the classic costume movies, Ridley Scott is ably assisted by a convincing cast led by Russel Crowe in this touching tale about a man's battle for final justice.

Shot in the beginning of the new century, Gladiator is one of those movies that puts you right into the middle of the happenings. Crowe no doubt imbues the protagonist with a charisma that has become rare in Hollywood productions, especially those from the more recent past. Perhaps one of the finest scenes from the movie is the one in which the protagonist has to face his archenemy, the new emperor of Rome, Commodus (Joaquin Phoenix), for the second time. Crowe's portrayal of Maximus says it all: he makes the usual salutation by word of mouth ("Highness"), but with an intonation that clearly reveals his disdain. Phoenix is equally laudable in his role as the confused and evil dictator. It is in his eyes, his gestures, and the way he stresses his utterances ("You simply won't… die") that makes the viewers hate him, or in other words, they are deceived by his convincing portrayal. Among the other praiseworthy performances are Connie Nielsen who instills Princess Lucilla with just the right touch of nobility, Oliver Reed's striking farewell role as Proximus, and Djimon Hounsou as good-natured slave Juba. Special praise must also go to the spellbinding score by Hans Zimmer, whose sounds are sure to linger in ears long after the film is over. Skillfully combining all the individual parts into a winning whole, Scott has crafted a movie that, though rich in graphic violence, ought to be remembered for its exceptional performances.

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