Essay on Movie Review of "Gladiator" the Movie

The movie Gladiator would be considered an Aristotle tragedy. The main character, a Roman General, Maximus, is a loyal soldier. Maximus, is the favoured of Caesars Generals, and asked to be his successor, Caesar. Maximus, himself, is a good general caring for his men as well relatable. Maximus is a loving father and husband, who fight to protect his family and country. Maximus, who is asked to be the next Caesar, does not reply with the answer Caesar hoped, but thought about. At this time Commodus, Caesars son, is told about his father’s choice and murders him. In doing this Commodus, takes control of Rome’s armies and Rome itself. Maximus’s first error is not answering Caesar when they spoke about his offer. Briefly after, Maximus

Commodus' ambition begins after he kills his father Emperor Marcus Aurelius because he feels that his father did not love him enough and becomes the Emperor of Rome. Marcus says that Commodus "is not a moral man" and that "he cannot rule". Commodus is the Macbeth character in 'Gladiator' but is still not the main character. The main character in the film is Maximus who resembles Macduff in the film. While still being shown as a great fighter, Commodus is also shown in the film as a bit of a coward, after Maximus wins the war for Rome, Commodus shows up late to the victory celebrations acting as if he wasn’t even aware of a war even existing. Quickly after being crowned as Emperor of Rome, Commodus becomes disliked by the Senate and the people of Rome and seen as a pathetic leader. Commodus uses the ambition to be like his father to create barbaric fights in the Coliseum. "He'll bring them death and they will love him

Lucilla’s life began in Rome. On March 7th, 149. She was the daughter of Marcus Aurelius and Faustina II. Her full name was Annia Aurelia Galeria Lucilla.

Once upon a time there was a Knight, who was feared by all! Including his own king, his name was Maximus Longstride. He wore only the best armor and had a magnificent horse. However, he hated beggars and one in particular who's name was Marcus.

This leads to another point of error in this film; Marcus Aurelius was not murdered by his son Commodus.

Centuries after the murder of a rising dictator, students, historians, and linguists alike continue to study the death of Julius Caesar as immortalized by William Shakespeare’s play, The Tragedy of Julius Caesar. In this tragedy, Shakespeare examines the days preceding Caesar’s downfall, and the aftermath that ensues. The tragedy describes Marcus Brutus, a character with noble and honorable intentions, influenced by Cassius to support a conspiracy against an ambitious politician, Julius Caesar. Brutus, Cassius, and other conspirators succeed in ending Caesar’s life, but are forced to flee when Rome turns against them. Much controversy has arisen over who is the tragic hero of the play. A tragic hero is a noble character who, despite his greatness, is led to destruction by his own fatal flaw. Although many argue Brutus is the tragic hero due to his prominent role in the play and his heroic, yet flawed, character, Shakespeare remains justified in the naming of his play. In Shakespeare’s accurately titled tragedy, Julius Caesar, rather than Brutus, remains the tragic hero of the play due to his heroic qualities, his fatal flaw, and Brutus’ ineligibility as the tragic hero.

A Comparison between Cassius Dio Roman History and the Gladiator Roman history is known for its many battles and bloodshed along with many people gaining power of the empire. While Rome went through a period of many emperors throughout its history, the time frame of the movie Gladiator and in Cassius Dio’s Roman History are represented around the later Roman Empire. Rome had a period of emperors known as the Five Good Emperors. Both the text and movie describe the rein of the last of these emperors, Marcus Aurelius and Commodus. Gladiator used almost the same basic story line as Roman History, however, there are some significant differences primarily on characters, gaining power in Rome, and what was done with that power.

Marcus Brutus is a tragic hero in Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare. He is known as a tragic hero because what he does, he faces a major conflict between his loyalty to his friend Caesar and his loyalty to his country. Marcus Brutus thinks Julius Caesar as great friend, but he also thinks it is best for him to be assassinated. Because of Marcus Brutus' honorable reputation, others join in the conspiracy to assassinate Julius Caesar because they trust Brutus' character. Marcus Brutus one of the most important characters of this book.

Both this daughter and Claudius Quintianus participated in the plot to kill Commodus, but they are not seen in the movie. Except for a love of the games, the movie’s Commodus is barely historically accurate. In the movie, he appears to be in his late twenties, is of average build, has dark hair, and is right-handed. In reality, Commodus was only eighteen when Marcus died, had a very strong physique, had blond hair, and was left-handed. He was also not single, as the movie represents him, as he was married to Bruttia Crispina at the age of

So that brings the question, was Maximus really real? “Maximus is a fictitious character! Although he did not exist, he seems to be a composite of actual historical figures. In the film, Maximus was Marcus Aurelius' general. There was in fact a general by the name of Avidius Cassius, who was involved in the military campaign shown in the film, and, upon hearing a rumor of Marcus Aurelius' death, declared himself emperor.”

Ridley Scott’s epic film, Gladiator, considered one of the greatest films in recent years, won five Academy Awards, including Best Picture. Scott’s film, tells the story of the fall and rise of the great Roman General, Maximus Decimus Meridius. The Roman Emperor, Marcus Aurelius, tells Maximus that he wishes that he ( ) the emperor after his death, instead of his son, Commodus. Angry, Commodus, murders his own father, thus becoming the emperor, and sentences Maximus and his family to death. Maximus escapes, but the Emperor’s men murder his family and burn his home. Slave traders, capture Maximus, and sell him into slavery. Maximus must rise to the top once more, and enact his revenge on Commodus. Through a liberal humanistic

Julius Ceaser a roman tragedy based on a true story takes place in B.C. Julius Ceaser a well known soon to be king was so interested in power and his friends though it would get to his head if he had decided to be king. Consulters had brought together a plan to take out ceaser so he wont be king. The dawning of the day appeared and it was time for ceaser to be taken out and stabbed to death. Julius ceaser’s friend Marc Antony was very heart broken and stepped up and gave his heart-warming speech about his dear friend that got stabbed. There were two speeches that were presented at Ceasers funeral that day two of which were his very dear friends and they were heart broken and wanted the people of Rome to catch the idea of the awful tragedy that they had just done.

In Gladiator, the power hungry emperor’s son, Commodus, condemns a powerful general, Maximus, and his family to death because the elderly emperor wanted Maximus to gain the thrown when he died. Maximus’ family is killed, and he was made into a gladiator who rises to the top to try to eventually get revenge against Commodus for his family’s death. Marcus Aurelius, Lucilla and Commodus were a real Roman family. The portrayal of Marcus Aurelius was close to true, except for the fact that he died from natural causes, not from his son suffocating him.

Maximus with other slaves participate in the colosseum. Commodus has not recognized Maximus, because he uses a mask to cover his face. After a lot of successes, Commodus decides to know the gladiator who guides all slaves during the competitions. Commodus is surprised that Maximus is the hero. Maximus attracts a lot of fans and lovers. So, Commodus is not able to give an order to kill Maximus. Commodus visits Maximus in the slaves' room to arrange for a big competition between them in front of citizens (Gram, 2008).

the film. As it now shows that Maximus has only one aspire, to get to