Now I'm pretty much watching a film every (or every other) day I might as well blog on what I've been watching.
Today it was Gladiator. Ridley Scott's 2000 sandals and swords epic. The film that truly made a star of Russel Crowe and showed Hollywood could still put out the odd old school epic. A tale of revenge, retribution and fathers, it is thoroughly entertaining stuff built upon Crowe's career defining performance.
Of course he is surrounded by a cast of classical British actors in the supporting cast, with Olly Reed turning in his last role before those years of abusing his liver caught up with him. And Connie Nelson and Joaquin Phoenix ( a fine performance that makes you wish his retirement from acting is only temporary). complete the top lining triumvirate that drive the story along.
Hans Zimmer's score is also a fine addition; both evocative and emotional. The refrains for Elysium and Maximus's dreams of home in particular being memorable.
So, just a few notes for that one and we'll see how we go from here.
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