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Gladiator (Sapphire Series) [Blu-ray] | ![Gladiator (Sapphire Series) [Blu-ray]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51-dDsYiA%2BL._SL160_.jpg) | Director: Ridley Scott
Actors: Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix, Connie Nielsen, Oliver Reed, Richard Harris
Studio: Paramount
Category: DVD
List Price: $39.99
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Sales Rank: 259
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)
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: 097360715842
UPC: 097360715842
EAN: 0097360715842
ASIN: B000NU2CY4
Release Date: September 1, 2009
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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Product Description
A Roman general is reduced to slavery as a gladiator when he suspects the new emperor of killing the beloved old emperor to gain power prematurely.
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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 September 3, 2010
Edward C. Kemp, Jr. (Massillon, Ohio USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
The remastered Blu-ray version (Yellow UPC Code) is stunning, and the movie itself is very good.
As I indicated in the previous sentence the remastered version is identified by a YELLOW UPC Code on the back of the case, and "2-Disc Set" above the Paramount Logo on the bottom right of the back of the case.
I still have the original Blu-ray version of Gladiator and have decided to keep it just in case it might become a collector's item despite the poor transfer. At least I can compare it to those interested the difference between the two versions in case they want to purchase the Blu-ray.
NOTE: Another indication of the remastered version is a normal WHITE UPC Code on the back of the case, with the "2-Disc Set" REMOVED above the Paramount Logo.
5 Stars for the movie are the exchange program August 30, 2010
David McMinn (Nashville, TN)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I broke down and purchased this blu-ray taking a chance as to the quality of the disc. I have to keep in mind that this is a first generation blu-ray disc and that all videos are not created equal. Some videos are simply Standard DVD transfers with nothing done while others are given the royal treatment before being released. One example of a standard transfer may be Robin Hood Prince Of Thieves while one example of a movie that gets the royal treatment may by Close Encounters Of The Third Kind. Gladiator does seem to fall in between this as there was no WOW effect after watching the movie nor was there a let down either. I have a 32" Sharp Aquaos 1080i with a Sony Blu-ray player hooked up to an Onkyo HTS-6200 Receiver via HDMI. So this would vary according to your setup.
While I read a lot about the exchange program I was skeptical about taking the chance. However, I read The Digital Bits website and [...] web site and decided to take the chance. Contacting Paramount I got hold of one of the nicest customer service reps I've ever talked to in a while. She was patient with me as it was not easy to verify what they were asking for. Paramount if you read this I sent you the wrong disc and I will be happy to send you the right one. SO please contact me.
So in about 3 weeks I received my corrected disc with the "R2" on the play side and I rushed it ahead of my other disc and I definitely had the WOW effect. I say if you have any questions just call Paramount and they will be glad to help you. I'm glad I did.
I just wish the studios are companies that have the rights to release a movie won't rush it to market just to make a sale. As a film enthusiast between SD-DVD and BD-DVD I would prefer the best picture possible along with the best audio possible (Dolby Digital 5.1 / True Dolby / HTS Master audio). We consumers can wait and may be able to pay a little more (Gone With The Wind 70th Anniversary blu-ray collector's edition for example) if the film is released the best way it can be without us having to double are triple did some time in the future.
I'm not sure if this belonged in the review section are a forum; but, I just wanted to share my experience.
awesome August 29, 2010
Waffle Lover (Washington, DC)
One of the best movies ever. The blueray is expensive though, this is a classic movie they should make it cheaper.
It is very violent for a drama so be forewarned about that.
Remastered Copy August 27, 2010
Wicked Nole (Orlando, FL)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Whoever is getting there copies now and in the next few weeks please let us all know if you are getting the remastered copy. It is already available locally at Wal-Mart, Best Buy, etc. You can tell a couple ways other than having to watch it and seeing the superior video compared to the original that came about a year ago. There should either be a yellow UPC code or if you look in the bottom right above the Parmaount symbol on the case there should be nothing listed. On the old copy it will say 2 disc set.
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