Comments about ‘Big Blue, The’

Great!
This one has movie of the year potential.

True, the film had action and slow motion was effectively
disbursed; we even liked the music. However, the film was
just too dark, and without a real hero, other than Richard
Crowe. There just wasn't anyone else to care about. My
husband and I walked out of the theatre feeling depressed
and let

This could very well be the next Braveheart - a real keeper.

Although the movie was violent, I thought the acting was
fantastic and I enjoyed the script. The cinematography was
spectacular. You really felt like you were in Rome or
Germania. I came away impressed. Russel Crowe was
excellent and should get some consideration for best actor.
Definitely not many dull moments in the 21/2 hours. THUMBS
UP FROM ME.

An outstanding movie.. Wonderful Camera, great acting, and
a finely written script. Just don't sit too close to the
screen.. Going to see it again tonight...

An outstanding movie. Must see it.

It was a good movie but very gorry at times. I would
recommend seeing this film if you liked Bravheart.

I didnt expect much more than a few nifty fight seens when
I
saw the movie trailers. I was very surprised to see such a
moving, involved, and plot-driven film. I think it is the
best movie of its kind, and definatly Russle Crowes best.
His acting is amazing, becoming the character instead of
"himself" in a new role. I am very impressed they kept
swearing and sex out of the movie, making it almost one of
a
kind. Very good!

This is an excellent movie not only because of the action,
but also because it portrays some aspects of history rarely
ever seen on such a scale. From the fighting soldiers of
the
Roman phalanx to the poor living and eating conditions of
slaves and gladiators, history has been re-enacted. Its
just
too bad that it received an "R" rating, because I'm sure it
would make an excellent movie to use in a history class.

Gladiator was reminicent to Braveheart in many ways but
didn't grab your heart as fast or as long for the
characters. Though they made the battle scenes realistic
to the time period that was all it was, a battle scene. A
lot of OOHING and AHHHHING when you see some of the brutal
shots. But that's just it. As the movie progressed it
seemed that they were trying to constantly better the last
masacre. I could almost picture the creative members
huddled around a table trying to see who could come up with
the most grotesque scene and do one better. All said, I
was entertained and would recommend this movie. Russell
Crow gave new meaning to the the word TOGA, I say yes for
teh dress:). Joquein Phoenix definetly stole the show with
his excellent portrayal of the whining, back stabbing,
power hungry insecure son of ceasar. He gave some
substance to the storyline. All said it is entertaining
for both sexes. No Sequel Here.

I think this was an excellent movie. This is one of the
better movies I have seen since bravehart. Everyone that
hasn't seen it, should!!!!

A grand and awesome spectacle, missing only the very thing
that ancient Rome was missing: a true hero, who acts
honorably because it is right.

A magnificent, powerful, epic movie. This is one of the
best films to come out of Hollywood in a long time. The
story, acting, and music are incredible. It is also based
on much historic fact and I enjoyed the way much positive
emphasis is placed on the importance of family and religion
in the life of Maximus and how in the end-- the "right
prevailed" over evil. I was pleasantly astounded to see
Hollywood produce such an epic film that contains no sex,
nudity, or profanity. It is only rated "R" because of the
violence-- but remember-- all the blood is FAKE. There's
more REAL violence in a football or basketball game-- and
we all take our families to those events! Gladiator is an
all-time GREAT movie that is truly uplifting and it's got
my vote for Best Picture at the Academy Awards as well as
Best Actor for Russell Crowe.

FINALLY!!!! A movie that has enough action and suspense
that my husband is happy and a story so deep and honorable
that I was extremely happy! One of the best movies I have
ever seen. We have suggested this movie to everyone we
know. And those who have seen it, have loved it.

Wow! Gladiator is an instant classic. This is epic
storytelling at its best. While the story itself may not be
very innovative, it is the acting which makes it work.
Russel Crowe is simply amazing. Even without speaking, his
character is so intense and ferocious. This is sure to make
him a superstar. Joaquin Phoenix also delivers a powerful
perfomance in what may be an even more complex role than
Crowe's. Don't miss this movie.

Itz a pity i didnt go see this epic @ the cinemas, it must
have been awesome. Excellent characters, storyline, acting
& lavish huuuuge sets. A special mention must go to the
engrossing score. Hans Zimmer's work here is spot on, &
Lisa Gerard's haunting yet beautiful singing puts the icing
on the cake.
So which actor stands out? Two actually, Russell Crowe &
Joaqin Phoenix. Thanks to their strong character
portrayals, they keep the film interesting. U just wanna
hang around to see what happens to them, I did anyway.
Joaqin's 'Commodus' seems to go through the entire movie in
agony, totally insecure & feeling unloved by everyone, I
mean, going for ur sister? Although he's an a**, u can't
help but feel sorry 4 him, great acting. As Maximus, Crowe
is both captivating & a very dominant figure on screen, &
shows a vulnerable side too. I noticed there was very
little chemistry between him & Commodus' sister (forgot
her name). Moving along, I liked the ending, although the
final battle seemed a little anti climatic (wish it went a
bit longer). All in all, a very good film, probably the
best of 2000.

exellent!!!,but very sad and,bloody so if you want to watch
this get it edited. the gladiator fights are awesome there
just needs to be a water fight

It's such a shame that this "movie" won an oscar over a
brilliant film like Traffic. It's a a murky, laughably bad
historicaly inconsistent War-epic wannabe that could
care less about it's theme, but wants to cram in
excessive amounts of blood and guts. No, i'mnot a
narrow-minded conservative idiot.... The Godfather, Taxi
Driver, Rio Bravo, Pulp Fiction anad U-Turn are all
violent American classics. But Gladiators potential isn't
to be a good film. It's to appeal to the drooling,
money-hungry masses. Typical Hollywood garbage.