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Gladiator (2000)

A big-budget summer epic with money to burn and a scale worthy of its golden Hollywood predecessors, Ridley Scott's Gladiator is a rousing, grisly, action-packed epic that takes moviemaking back to the Roman Empire via computer-generated visual effects. While not as fluid as the computer work done for, say, Titanic, it's an impressive achievement that will leave you marveling at the glory that was Rome, when you're not marveling at the glory that is Russell Crowe. Starring as the heroic general Maximus, Crowe firmly cements his star status both in terms of screen presence and acting chops, carrying the film on his decidedly non-computer-generated shoulders as he goes from brave general to wounded fugitive to stoic slave to gladiator hero. Gladiator's plot is a whirlwind of faux-Shakespearean machinations of death, betrayal, power plays, and secret identities (with lots of faux-Shakespearean dialogue ladled on to keep the proceedings appropriately "classical"), but it's all briskly shot, edited, and paced with a contemporary sensibility. Even the action scenes, somewhat muted but graphic in terms of implied violence and liberal bloodletting, are shot with a veracity that brings to mind--believe it or not--Saving Private Ryan, even if everyone is wearing a toga. As Crowe's nemesis, the evil emperor Commodus, Joaquin Phoenix chews scenery with authority, whether he's damning Maximus's popularity with the Roman mobs or lusting after his sister Lucilla (beautiful but distant Connie Nielsen); Oliver Reed, in his last role, hits the perfect notes of camp and gravitas as the slave owner who rescues Maximus from death and turns him into a coliseum star. Director Scott's visual flair is abundantly in evidence, with breathtaking shots and beautiful (albeit digital) landscapes, but it's Crowe's star power that will keep you in thrall--he's a true gladiator, worthy of his legendary status. Hail the conquering hero

DVD info

Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Languages English (Dolby Digital 5.1), Polish(Dolby Digital 5.1)
Subtitles: chorwatian, romanian, portugal, english, szwedish, espaniol, polish, russian, turkish, italian, greck, czech
Format: 3x DVD-9
Region: 2
Dystrybutor: Universal Pictures Polska

This special three-disc extended special edition is presented in new deluxe packaging, and contains bonus material including an extra 17 minutes of the movie, not seen in cinemas.

Disc one:
Extended edition of the movie featuring an additional 17 minutes with ultimate picture and sound quality.
Feature commentary with Ridley Scott and Russell Crowe
Introduction by Ridley Scott (30 seconds)
An informative trivia track including historical references and production details.

Disc two:
An all new 200-minute documentary including rare, never-before-seen footage and in-depth cast & crew interviews, comprised of individual chapters.

Disc three:
Image and design - production gallery primer & gallery, storyboard demonstration, costume design gallery.
Photo galleries - Behind the scenes, special shoot
Supplement archive - A collection of rare footage and abandoned sequences / deleted scenes etc.

Special Features:

* Extended Edition: Extra 17 minutes of movie not seen in cinemas!
* Feature Commentary with Ridley Scott and Russell Crowe
* Introduction by Ridley Scott
* Are You Not Entertained? An informative trivia track including historical references and production details for those who just can't get enough
* Strength And Honor: Creating the world of Gladiator - An all-new 200-minute documentary including rare, never before seen footage, and in-depth cast and crew interview, comprised of individual chapters.
* Image and Design
o Production Design Primer and Gallery
o Storyboard Demonstration
o Costume Design Gallery
* Photo Galleries
o Behind The Scenes
o Special Shoot
* Supplement Archive - a collection of rare footage and abandoned sequences / deleted scenes.

www.imdb.com/title/tt0172495/

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