By considering how much I loathe classic movies about Rome such as "Spartacus" and "Ben Hur," you can see how good this movie had to be in order to make the top ten. Despite the similar plot and setting, "Gladiator" made the list thanks to the acting skill of Russell Crowe, high quality art direction and cinematography. Plus, the fight scenes are explosive, and not simply because of the power to destroy scenery.
A new spin on an old formula
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