Well, hello there, kind folks. If you’re visiting this blog of mine, I presume that you have a certain interest in the cinema. As for me, even since my early childhood, I have had a deep love of everything related to movies and television. As far as I can remember, I have been more at ease in front of a screen than in the yard, outside, playing. It is a great way to travel, though other people’s stories, without having to foot any kind of steep bill. Over the years, I feel that movie-watching has even fuelled my own creativity.

All that being said, I welcome you in my Cinephile’s Nest. I hope you enjoy it here, feel free to come back at any time. Here you will find reviews of current movies and older ones. TV shows also. Some classics that have remained some of my favourites, some that have disappointed me. I will use a very basic star (*) system to grade them from 1 to 5 (5 being sliced bread level). Remember, these are just my tastes. I will try to explain in each review what I liked about these particular movies, without giving spoilers.

Il y aura aussi des critiques en français pour les films francophones, car j'aime également le cinéma dans ma langue maternelle. Avant d'apprendre l'anglais, plus jeune, je louais des tonnes de films traduits en français, surtout ceux de Bud Spencer et Terrence Hill. Ma mère a eu le choc de sa vie lorsqu'un jour, dans la boîte d'un de ces films, Deep Throat avait malencontreusement inséré. Une expérience formatrice pour le jeune cinéphile que je suis.

Bienvenue à tous, amusez-vous bien.

I welcome you all here, enjoy yourself.

Tuesday, July 17, 2018

Gladiator (2000)


Genre: Drama / Historical
Directed by: Ridley Scott
Cast: Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix, Connie Nielsen
Time: 155 minutes



In AD 180, General Maximus Decimus Meridius leads the Roman army in its fight against the Germanic tribes. At the end of this war, he intends to return home to his wife and his son, but Emperor Marcus Aurelius wants him to replace him as ruler of Rome to save it from corruption. After being told of this, Aurelius’ son Commodus kills his father, assumes power and has Meridius arrested. The former General kills his captors and escapes, but finds his wife and son murdered. Being taken as a slave, he has to fight his way back to Rome to seek revenge.

This is truly an epic film, which is loosely based on true events. Stories about gladiators, knights and such things are not my cup of tea, but, in spite of this, I really loved this movie. It is beautifully shot, the writing is well done, the story is compelling and the acting is solid. Crowe and Phoenix are especially superb as Meridius and Commodus. They truly were invested in their respective characters and the viewer cannot help being pulled in.

Gladiator is very long, but, nonetheless, it’s a masterpiece that is well worth watching.

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