How far would you go to wreak revenge on those who have killed your family? Gladiator ($7) is the story of such a man who is also a Roman General who is betrayed and sees his family slaughtered at the hands of an emperor’s corrupt son. Russell Crowe is Maximus Decimus Meridian, the coolest named gladiator ever in this 2000 Ridley Scott epic. Joaquin Phoenix is the emperors son and this movie picked up 5 awards from 12 nominations at the 2001 Oscars.
