“The Virtuoso and the Brilliant”: Rated 4.5 out of 5, this is Ridley Scott’s best movie!

Blade Runner, Alien, Gladiator, Thelma and Louise, Kingdom of Heaven, American Gangster, The Last Duel: Ridley’s so many acclaimed titles, cinema monuments that are part of his prestigious list of achievements. And here it was back in force last November, offering a second installment Gladiator 24 year cult.

But yes, despite everything, there is one film that stands out – obviously. You will be surprised if I tell you that it is Gladiator ? No, not really, after all, you AlloCiné internet users put it on top – holding hands around the world.

When the emperor Marcus Aurelius is assassinated by his cruel son Commodus, the Roman general Maximus – who was supposed to be his successor – finds his life turned upside down. He actually survives this attack, but loses his family and freedom. Reduced to slavery and forced to become a gladiator to survive, he now has only one goal: revenge.

If you haven’t seen this incredible peplum, then it’s time to do so. Shocking, bold and epic all at once, no doubt about it Gladiator Celebrated Seventh Art for its realism and richness, both biblical and visual.

A true emblem of the 2000s, the feature film was acclaimed by the public and critics and enjoyed great commercial success before winning 5 Oscars. Among them, Best Actor for the unforgettable Russell Crowe opposite the simply spectacular Joaquin Phoenix as the tyrant. Another of his Oscars, Best Picture: That says it all.

With an average of 4.5 out of 5 given by 109,095 people who rated it on our site, Gladiator in front Alien (4.4), Blade Runner (4.2), Thelma and Louise, American gangster and The last duel (each 4.1).

When we look at your wise critics, Kebani follows each other and is like: It’s about “A monumental slap” (sparrowtony), from “An update no one expected” (Chuck Kerr), from “Holy eternal miracle“(strengthen) of”Classical (…) virtuoso and brilliant” (Marceau G) – and all this, despite a few anachronisms that do not detract from the quality of a feature film that has not yet found its equal – not even in its sequel, rated 3.5 out of 5, which still has its merits.

Then, of course, there are the comparisons to his elders: “One of the most impressive peppers, which has nothing to be ashamed of compared to its famous models (Ben Hur, Spartacus)“, writes ConFucAmuS. Its pearl status is guaranteed.

“It is impossible to describe all the richness of this film in a review. The best description would be to say “it’s all about Gladiator”“, writes Loskoff, who gives it a rating of 5 out of 5, and we can only agree. 1563 of 2208 reviews on the site give it 5 out of 5 stars: it’s a total success.

Gladiator can be seen again and again on Prime Video. Its sequel is still available at your nearest cinema.