Gladiator

Movie2000

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

Overall: 96
Screenplay: 94
Acting: 96
Cinematography: 97
Production: 97
Directing: 95
Concept: 91
Story: 92
Dialogue: 93
Characters: 93
Pacing: 90
Musical Score: 95

Attributes

Entertaining: 92
Uniqueness: 84
How Much I Like It: 96
Twists: 46
Artistry: 87
Fun: 75
Cliche: 20
Cheesy: 0
Broad Appeal: 78
Cerebral: 57
Emotional: 72
Discussion Worthy: 47

Genres

Comedy: 4
Drama: 83
Suspense: 47
Action: 92
Mystery: 12
Thriller: 39
Horror: 0
Adventure: 78
Romance: 50
Science Fiction: 3
Fantasy: 42
Animation: 0

Maturity

Family Friendly: 38
Positive Message: 80
Thematically Mature: 75
Intense: 76
Sexuality: 25
Nudity: 17
Violence: 82
Gore: 57
Crude: 19
Profanity: 25
Scary: 17
Substance Use: 12

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AreYouNotEntertained2023-12-25

96 Overall92 Screenplay98 Acting97 Cinematography97 Production88 Concept92 Story95 Dialogue89 Characters98 Musical Score85 Uniqueness90 Entertaining

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D F2026-05-08

97 Overall97 Screenplay97 Acting99 Cinematography96 Production100 Concept98 Story92 Dialogue99 Characters93 Musical Score85 Uniqueness100 Entertaining

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