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Gladiator (Sapphire Series) [Blu-ray]

Director: Ridley Scott
Actors: Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix, Connie Nielsen, Oliver Reed, Richard Harris
Studio: Paramount
Category: DVD

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Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars

1783 reviews
Sales Rank: 606

Format: AC-3, Color, Dolby, DTS Surround Sound, Dubbed, Special Edition, Subtitled, Widescreen
Languages: English (Subtitled), French (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled), Korean (Subtitled), English (Original Language), French (Original Language), Spanish (Original Language), French (Dubbed), Spanish (Dubbed)
Rating: R (Restricted)
Media: Blu-ray
Region: 1
Discs: 2
Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Running Time: 171 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 6.7 x 5.3 x 0.5

MPN: PARBR071584
UPC: 097360715842
EAN: 0097360715842
ASIN: B000NU2CY4

Release Date: September 1, 2009
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Product Description

Genre: Action/Adventure
Rating: R
Release Date: 1-SEP-2009
Media Type: Blu-Ray

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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

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Gladiator July 30, 2010
Marblelutz
I liked this movie. The scenes are a little darker due to the setting or time period, but it is very well done. Action packed with romantic scenes. For more mature audiences.

1 out of 5 stars

REVISED EDITION UPDATE: July 27, 2010
Amer K. Zahid (Karachi, PAKISTAN)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful

Paramount has now informed customers that the new revised Blu-ray with the vastly improved HD transfer WILL have a YELLOW UPC symbol on the packaging, as was the case with Saving Private Ryan. Amazon.com needs to re-confirm if they have the NEW stock here!

1 out of 5 stars

Gladiator Remastered Blu-ray and Exchange Program July 23, 2010
P.K. Dingle (USA)
9 out of 9 found this review helpful

After months of rumors, announcements and cancellations, a new Blu-ray edition of Ridley Scott's Gladiator will be released. The studio admits that the first edition had edge enhancement and digital video noise reduction, but it does not acknowledge that the product was defective.

Rather, it posits that some consumers "may have preferential issues with some of the technical DVNR (digital video noise reduction) and EE (edge enhancement) choices made in the original source transfer, and so would prefer to exchange it for one that addresses those preferences in a different manner. While the version that we originally distributed was of the highest quality, some enthusiasts may prefer to view it without the Edge Enhancement and DVNR implemented as standard process in bringing the film to hi-def. This new master resolves those issues."

Those interested in receiving a replacement disc should contact Paramount Home Entertainment's service hotline number 323-956-3010 for instructions.

1 out of 5 stars

no better than DVD July 12, 2010
Timothy M. Huebscher (Fort Greely Alaska)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

instead of taking their time and doing the job right.. .they did a quick rush job to get it on shelves... i was looking for the whole super fly home theatre experience, and this just bombed.

5 out of 5 stars

An amazing film July 12, 2010
Ben Nicholson (Landrake, Saltash, Cornwall, UK)
Brilliant film. Well written (apart from some of the historical error's, but it is hollywood), well acted and brilliant effects. The story really gets you involved and makes you associate with the characters. Dispite a few minor error's in the history the rest is very accute (eg the brutalness and the slave trade) and makes you want to know more about Roman History and makes history enjoyable. You will enjoy every moment of this and go through every emotion.
It is an amazing film a must buy.

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