Gladiator - Extended Special Edition

Starring: Joaquin Phoenix, Russell Crowe Dvd Release: 12th September, 2005 Number Of Discs: 3 Format: Anamorphic, PAL, Special Edition, Widescreen, Region 2 Encoding

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Gladiator was a popular movie that appeared in 2000, directed by Ridley Scott & starring Russell Crowe & Joaquin Phoenix. The protagonist of the movie is a Roman general turned gladiator named Maximus Decimus Meridius whose family was killed on orders from the Emperor Commodus & is now eager to seek revenge. Best Picture, Best Actor, Visual Effects, Costume Design & Sound. It was nominated for seven more, including Best Supporting Actor & Best Director. The Roman emperors in the movie are loosely based on Marcus Aurelius, who ruled 161 – 180 & his son, the deranged Commodus, who ruled between 180 – 192 AD & who scandalized Roman society by appearing in the Colosseum as a gladiator. The films characterization accurately reflects Marcus Aureliuss reputation for wisdom, but its representation of Commodus is extremely watered down, as Commodus was far more insane & bloodthirsty than he appears in the film. Posters Of Gladiator

I knew there was a reason why I never got around to buying the two disc edition, & now I know: I was waiting for this three-disc edition. I just didnt know what I was waiting for.

It was really interesting to see the new scenes, even though I understand why Ridley Scott cut them out of the big screen version. The film works very well without them - obviously, who didnt love it when they saw it on the big screen? - but if youre a Gladiator fan, you want to see it all. Love the Ridley/Crowe commentary as well. Oh, just go ahead, you wont regret buying this DVD. I promise.

Joaquin Rafael Phoenix is an actor in USA, also known as Leaf Phoenix. He often plays supporting roles as conflicted characters plagued with self doubt. His parents were members of the Children of God missionaries & encouraged their children to develop their creative instincts. Since his other siblings changed their names to match their earth monikers, River ; Rain ; Liberty & Summer, Joaquin followed & changed his name to Leaf. The family moved to Los Angeles when Joaquin was 6 years old. His mother started working as a secretary for NBC & his father became a landscaper. His parents contracted an agent who eventually got the five children on commercial spots. The Riddle of Dyslexia. He made his big screen debut in the interstellar romp Space Camp & his first starring role in the drama Russkies & went on to establish himself as a child actor in Parenthood, before deciding to withdraw from acting for a while & move to Mexico with his father. Posters Of Joaquin Phoenix

Editors Choice: Walk The Line, Its All About Love, Gladiator, Ladder 49, The Village, Brother Bear, Buffalo Soldiers, Signs, View DVDology

Russell Ira Crowe is a film actor born in Wellington, New Zealand. When he was four years old, he moved to Australia. He attended the Sydney Boys High School & then moved back to New Zealand to attend the Auckland Grammar School. He then moved on to another school where he dropped out. After initial success in Australia, he became a Hollywood actor in the mid-1990s; he won the Academy Award as Best Actor in 2001 for Gladiator & was also nominated for the award for The Insider & A Beautiful Mind. On April 7, 2003, Crowe married singer & actress Danielle Spencer. On December 21, 2003, son Charles Spencer Crowe was born. Crowe has gained notoriety for his off-screen antics, particularly allegations of rowdiness & belligerence, as parodied in an episode of South Park. Master & Commander. The Far Side of the World. Posters Of A Beautiful Mind

Editors Choice: A Beautiful Mind, Gladiator, The Far Side Of The World, Cinderella Man, Master And Commander, The Insider, Proof Of Life, Mystery Alaska, View DVDology

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