Russell Crowe's Gladiator is now on Netflix.Are you not entertained? Well, you’re about to be because Russell Crowe’s Gladiator just hit Netflix and it’s easily one of the Australian actor’s best movies. If you’re in the mood for a historical epic for the ages, this movie will hit the spot.
In Gladiator, Russell Crowe plays Maximus Decimus Meridius, a Roman general whose family is betrayed when Commodus (Joaquin Phoenix) murders his father and takes the throne. Maximus then becomes a slave-turned gladiator, who rises through the ranks with his combat prowess and seeks revenge for his family.
The world of ancient Greece and Rome is ripe for big-budget Hollywood films, and few do it better than Gladiator. Not only are the sights and sounds a feast for the senses, bringing this highly intriguing period of history to life on our screens, but it features career-best performances from both Russell Crowe and Joaquin Phoenix. Crowe uses his gruff charm to play a grounded protagonist against Phoenix’s slimy antagonist that you love to hate.Of course, you can’t talk about Gladiator without pointing out the talent behind the cameras. The great Ridley Scott added another incredible movie to his filmography. The movie also has an incredibly memorable score thanks to Hanz Zimmer and Lisa Gerrard.
It’s honestly a little surprising that Gladiator turned out as well as it did, considering the script went through extensive rewrites in the middle of filming. Many of the actors even complained about the script and suggested extensive changes, especially Russell Crowe. Fortunately, the changes and rewrites seemed to work out because the film ultimately ended up being one of the best blockbusters of the 2000s.As far as money goes, Gladiator was pretty much the hit that everyone expected. When you have big-name actors like Russell Crowe and a director like Ridley Scott on board, your film is bound to make some money. Gladiator ended up opening at number one with $34.8 million and grossed over $460 million worldwide against its $103 million budget.
0 Comments