Gladiator (2000)

Gladiator

Movie

2000

2h 35m

Runtime

R

MPAA Rating

English

Original Language

Action, Drama, Adventure

Genres

93

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100

MovieNerd Score

In the year 180, the death of emperor Marcus Aurelius throws the Roman Empire into chaos. Maximus is one of the Roman army's most capable and trusted generals and a key advisor to the emperor. As Marcus' devious son Commodus ascends to the throne, Maximus is set to be executed. He escapes, but is captured by slave traders. Renamed Spaniard and forced to become a gladiator, Maximus must battle to the death with other men for the amusement of paying audiences.

Filmmaking

95

Overall

92

Screenplay

95

Acting

97

Cinematography

97

Production

94

Directing

86

Concept

89

Story

92

Dialogue

88

Characters

85

Pacing

94

Musical Score

Attributes

89

Entertaining

84

Uniqueness

94

How Much I Like It

48

Twists

83

Artistry

76

Fun

5

Cliche

0

Cheesy

83

Broad Appeal

56

Cerebral

63

Emotional

33

Discussion Worthy

Genres

89

Action

6

Comedy

94

Drama

66

Suspense

19

Mystery

59

Thriller

1

Horror

92

Adventure

71

Romance

5

Science Fiction

34

Fantasy

0

Animation

Maturity

48

Family Friendly

80

Positive Message

75

Thematically Mature

65

Intense

29

Sexuality

23

Nudity

76

Violence

45

Gore

27

Crude

31

Profanity

20

Scary

15

Substance Use

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