Instead of dealing with important domestic issues, Commodus chooses to focus his visionless political agenda on maintaining happiness among the mob by reopening the barbaric gladiator games in the spectacular Roman Coliseum. Meanwhile in Rome, Commodus refuses to listen to the advice from the Senate. The mob coins him “The Spaniard” and at times is even silenced by his unique talent as a killer of men. Maximus quickly displays his superior skills as a warrior to emerge as a champion among the gladiators. Universe Ralph Moeller) as fellow gladiators. Maximus unites with Juba ( Djimon Hounsou) and Hagen (former Mr. He is purchased as a slave by Proximo (Oliver Reed) and forced to entertain the people (“the mob”) as a deadly gladiator. Unbeknownst to Commodus, Maximus survives his execution only to be enslaved by his saviors. Subsequently, Emperor Commodus orders the execution of Maximus and his family. Reminiscent of the first murder ever recorded, a jealous Cain slew Abel in Genesis 4:8, Commodus asphyxiates his father to become the new emperor. Jealousy overpowers the morally flawed Commodus when he discovers that his father, ruling the empire as an expansionist dictator, favors Maximus to protect Rome until the Senate assumes enough power for Rome to govern as a Republic once again. If I can live in peace, I will.” Likewise, General Maximus yearns to return to his Spanish farmland and reunite with his wife and son however, the Emperor Marcus Aurelius ( Richard Harris) has another plan for his beloved general. The hero of the movie, Maximus, is comparable to William Wallace who announced in “Braveheart”, “I came home to raise crops, and God willing, a family. Scott engages the moviegoer with a grand opening battle scene reminiscent of “ Saving Private Ryan.” The ensuing bloodbath contains close-ups of clashing metal, blood, beheadings, and dismembered body parts much like sequences seen in “ Braveheart.” with General Maximus ( Russell Crowe) about to vanquish the last threatening barbaric horde. In short, “Gladiator” is a gory computer-generated special effects blockbuster.
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Instead of the usual Hollywood dosage of bare skin on screen, Scott exploits violence. The film only hints that deviant sexual behavior may have taken place when Lucilla (Connie Nelson) must endure the incestuous advances of her own brother Commodus ( Joaquin Phoenix). Director Ridley Scott, who also directed the sci-fi cult movies “Alien” and “Blade Runner”, does not resort to sexual titillation in “Gladiator”.
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