Gladiator

“Are you not entertained?” This adrenaline-fueled action epic from the director of “Alien” and “Blade Runner” stars Russell Crowe as Maximus, a betrayed Roman General who rises from slavery to become a champion of the Colosseum. Driven by a quest for vengeance against the corrupt Emperor Commodus (Joaquin Phoenix), Maximus leads his fellow gladiators in globe-spanning battles and jaw-dropping spectacles that define cinematic scale. A massive blockbuster that was the #4 highest-grossing film of 2000, it earned twelve Oscar nominations and won five, including Best Picture and Best Actor. Packed with high-stakes duels and unforgettable heroics, “Gladiator” remains an electrifying ride that revitalized the historical epic for a new generation. Witness the glory of Rome as it was meant to be seen.