Gladiator [Blu-ray] [2000] | ![Gladiator [Blu-ray] [2000]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51GvxqaVobL._SL160_.jpg)
| Actor: Russell Crowe
Studio: Universal Pictures UK
Category: DVD
List Price: £24.99
Buy New: £9.17
as of 4/9/2010 08:27 MDT details
You Save: £15.82 (63%)
New (12) Used (9) from £8.25
Seller: born_in_the_usb
Rating:  452 reviews
Sales Rank: 1081
Format: Colour, Dubbed, PAL, Subtitled
Languages: English (Subtitled), French (Subtitled), Italian (Subtitled), German (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled), Danish (Subtitled), Dutch (Subtitled), Finnish (Subtitled), Norwegian (Subtitled), Portuguese (Subtitled), Swedish (Subtitled), Mandarin Chinese (Subtitled), English (Original Language)
Rating: Suitable for 15 years and over
Media: Blu-ray
Region: 2
Number Of Discs: 2
Running Time: 155 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 6.7 x 5.4 x 0.6
MPN: 8258770
EAN: 5050582587708
ASIN: B001XCW6W4
Theatrical Release Date: 2000
Release Date: September 7, 2009
Availability: Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days
| |
| Similar Items:
| |
| Editorial Reviews:
Product Description
Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix, Connie Nielsen, Oliver Reed, Richard Harris, Derek JacobiDirector: Ridley Scott
Amazon.co.uk Review
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! --Mark Englehart
|
| Customer Reviews:
Showing reviews 1-5 of 452
 Are you not entertained??? August 22, 2010
discodarth
Fantastic blu ray at a wonderful price - well worth seeing in high definition and still one of the best films out there.
It's just that good... August 12, 2010
N. J. Elcox
I realise I'm a bit late to the party on this but in all serious I think I need say no more than this is truly a stunning film...aside from the gas canister on the chariot and the blokes wearing jeans. But you know what...I don't even care, it's that good! In fact 'good' is an injustice.
Gladiator July 30, 2010
Bobby Jarome (London)
0 out of 6 found this review helpful
Great film, always good to watch over and over again. Haven't seen this one yet. Hope the Blu-Ray makes a difference. It was delivered late.
Excellent Film July 26, 2010
Jeff K
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
This is a great movie.Reminds me of the classic spectacles Hollywood produced years ago.You have top notch performances coupled with a great storyline.Fans of this genre should purchase without hesitation.I would also mention the qualit yof the bllu ray is quite good.The audio is fantastic.The steelbook case is also quite attractive.
Blu-ray Remastered Gladiator July 25, 2010
IDB (Warwickshire, England)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Further to Chris Wing's information, it's worth mentioning that in the USA a running production change has been initiated, so future copies shipped to retailers will include the new transfer. In other countries around the world, the new disc is being gradually rolled out in each region by Universal so hopefully given time all new BD's should include the new transfer (though this hasn't been officially confirmed by Universal in the UK yet).
Showing reviews 1-5 of 452
|
We display the lowest priced offers from a list of new and used items. It is clearly indicated right before the displayed price on whether the displayed item is new or used, i.e. "Buy Used: £8.00" or "Buy New: £8.00".
For more options to buy new (or used) just follow the link that looks like this "New (7) Used (2) from £9.99" right below the shopping cart. The link will not be displayed if there is no other offer. More about FREE Delivery, click here. |
|
|
| Browse by genre |
|
DVDs
Action & Adventure: Comedy, General, Heroes & Heroines, Historical, James Bond, Martial Arts, Romantic, War, Westerns
Children's DVD: Ages 0-2, Ages 3-4, Ages 5-8, Ages 9-11, Animation, Characters & Series, Childcare & Parenting, Disney, Educational, Family Favourites, General, Music
Classics: Children's, Comedy, Drama, General, Horror & Suspense, Musicals, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Silent, War and Westerns
Comedy: Animated, General, Romantic, Stand-Up
Crime, Thrillers & Mystery: 24, A Touch of Frost, Alfred Hitchcock, Alias, CSI, Cadfael, Columbo, Inspector Morse, Kojak, Law & Order, Midsomer Murders, Miss Marple, Monk, Poirot, Prime Suspect, Sherlock Holmes, Spooks, Starsky & Hutch, The Sopranos, Thrillers, General
Drama: Comedy, General, Historical, Period
Gay & Lesbian: All Gay & Lesbian, Millivres Multimedia, Peccadillo, Pride Video Productions, Prowler Press, TLA Releasing
|
Horror: Asian Horror, Comedy Horror, Devils, Demons & Exorcisms, Ghosts & Hauntings, Slasher Movies, Vampires, Film Series, Foreign Horror Films, General
Music DVDs: Artists & Bands, Blues, Concerts, Country, DVD Singles, Easy Listening, General, Gospel & Spiritual, Instructional, Jazz, Karaoke, Pop & Dance, R&B and Soul, Rap & Hip-Hop, Rock, World & Folk
Musicals & Classical: Ballet & Dance, Classical Music, Musicals & Stage Performances, Opera
Science Fiction & Fantasy: Animated, Cult Series, Fantasy & Futuristic, General, Science Fiction, Television
Sports & Fitness: Angling, Compilations, Cricket, Exercise, Football, General, Golf, Motor Sport, Motorcycle Sports, Rugby, Water Sports, Wrestling & Martial-Arts
Television & Documentary: Art & Antiques, Children's TV, Comedy, Documentaries, Drama, Food & Drink, Gardening, General, History, Horror, Instructional, Military & War,
Music & Entertainment, Mystery & Detectives, Natural World, Religious, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Soaps, TV Series, Transport, Travel
World Cinema: All World Cinema, Anime, Australia & New Zealand, British, Chinese, French, German, Indian, Italian, Japanese, Scandinavian, Spanish, US & Canada, Other Languages, Directors
|
|
|
|
|
|
Over 250,000 
![Braveheart [Blu-ray] [1995]](http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B002LE87QW.01._AA75_PU_PU-5_.jpg)
![Troy [Blu-ray] [2004]](http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B0019FLTHS.01._AA75_PU_PU-5_.jpg)
![Saving Private Ryan - 2 Disc Special Edition [Blu-ray]](http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B003LVZYL0.01._AA75_PU_PU-5_.jpg)
![The Shawshank Redemption [Blu-ray] [1994]](http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B001DOM032.01._AA75_PU_PU-5_.jpg)
![The Ultimate Bourne Collection [Blu-ray] [2002]](http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B001XCWPAM.01._AA75_PU_PU-5_.jpg)
