Gladiator
Movie
2000
95
/
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
96
Overall
94
Screenplay
96
Acting
97
Cinematography
97
Production
95
Directing
91
Concept
92
Story
93
Dialogue
93
Characters
90
Pacing
95
Musical Score
Attributes
92
Entertaining
84
Uniqueness
96
How Much I Like It
46
Twists
87
Artistry
75
Fun
20
Cliche
0
Cheesy
78
Broad Appeal
57
Cerebral
72
Emotional
47
Discussion Worthy
Genres
92
Action
4
Comedy
83
Drama
47
Suspense
12
Mystery
39
Thriller
0
Horror
78
Adventure
50
Romance
3
Science Fiction
42
Fantasy
0
Animation
Maturity
38
Family Friendly
80
Positive Message
75
Thematically Mature
76
Intense
25
Sexuality
17
Nudity
82
Violence
57
Gore
19
Crude
25
Profanity
17
Scary
12
Substance Use
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