Maximus as the Hero in Ridley Scott's Gladiator

Maximus as the Hero in Ridley Scott's Gladiator

Ridley Scott's gladiator recreates the entire world of ancient Rome in

living glory on the screen. The shots of coliseum, intact and swarming

with crowds of spectators are breath taking. The story has a classic

three act structure, moving Maximus, Decimus and Meridius from warrior

to slave to gladiator and each step is incredibly exciting. In

addition, Scott stages half a dozen elaborate action sequences like

there's no tomorrow, pulling out all the stops, and filling the screen

with swords, tigers and chariots. The brilliant imagery of director

really jumps of the screen, making this an Oscar winning motion

picture. The ample Digital effects makes you feel like you are

standing right there on the 50 yard line with gasp and squeal in

delight.

In the opening of the film Maximus is day dreaming, he is passing his

hand over the wheat field. There is also a lot of sunshine and

peacefulness, this is to show that Maximus is thinking of home in

Spain because he is a family man and he loves his family more than

anything, but when he comes back in reality he is still a general of

the Roman Empire. Maximus is humble, modest, and generous who values

family life more than wealth and power. When Maximus speaks to his

soldiers he talks calmly and with authority, he speaks in a way that

the soldiers would want to listen to him and therefore every soldier

likes him and looks up to him. After that there is a war between the

Romans and the Germanians. Due to the intense power and organisation

of the Romans, they were successful and the battle was quite straight

forward for the Romans.

The firs...

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confidence because this makes them feel brave and not frightened

because they know they are fighting for the truth and integrity.

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The director, Ridley Scott, is on the side of the Romans you know this

because you can't understand what the German's are saying, but also

during the battle there are no close-ups of the Germans. The director

is a stereotype as he proves us that the Germans are uncivilised and

they were barbarians. Maximus comes across a good leader in this

picture even though he dies at the end because of his love for Rome,

family and most importantly freedom. The beginning and the ending were

linked well together as cornfield at the beginning represented his

death in the end. In the end he dies feeling that his ambitions are

accomplished and he has nothing to worry about.