Gladiator makes the most of two and a half hours, marking a triumphant comeback for the long forgotten epics of the classic days of film. SCOTTS cameras work within these final series takes a modern twist that really works for horror scenes.Crowe will now get the respect he deserves for this collosal success. Supporting cast, especially Connie Neilsen, buoy perspectives.Jacquin new film definitely captures Phoenix egotisitcal man, he should show, stealing every scene hes in Phoenix will be definitely put on the map with Gladiator.But real shining star in this movie amazing series of actions that hit the viewer Ré tt in the opening sequence, the maxim true value of the Roman Empire appears. Perhaps one of the biggest sources of today, Crowe brings epic film of highly qualified shoulders.Not his saying that he is the only reason it works. If you can not find something for a character, the audience is lost.Luckily in Ridley Scott's case, Russell Crowe is so captivating and compelling, and generally liked by his troops as slave loved by people film really works. Review: Most films require the viewer to identify with the character truly engrossed in the movie. Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix, Connie Nielsen