Gladiator (2000) 35mm film trailer, flat open matte, 4K *CROPPED

Описание: Note 1: This is a different trailer than this one I posted 4 years ago:    • Gladiator (2000) 35mm film trailer, scope ...  

*Note 2: This is the cropped version as it would have been shown in theaters, to see the uncropped version, click here:    • Gladiator (2000) 35mm film trailer, flat o...  

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This 35mm film trailer has been donated by https://www.nathanboone.com and transferred to digital using the Gugusse Roller with the Raspberry Pi HQ Camera.

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0172495/
https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/glad... 80% - 87%

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*Synopsis and review by ChatGPT*

Gladiator (2000), a historical epic set in ancient Rome, tells the story of Maximus Decimus Meridius, a respected Roman general betrayed by the corrupt Emperor Commodus. After his family is murdered and he is sold into slavery, Maximus rises as a gladiator, seeking vengeance and justice in the Colosseum. As he becomes a hero of the arena, his quest for revenge collides with Rome’s crumbling imperial order.

Ridley Scott’s Gladiator is a visceral, emotionally charged spectacle that revitalized the swords-and-sandals genre. Russell Crowe gives a commanding, Oscar-winning performance as Maximus, embodying stoic heroism and raw intensity. Joaquin Phoenix’s portrayal of Commodus is equally memorable—cowardly, cruel, and disturbingly vulnerable. The film’s blend of intimate character drama and massive battle sequences is masterfully balanced, with Hans Zimmer’s soaring score and Lisa Gerrard’s haunting vocals deepening its mythic tone. While not historically accurate in many aspects, Gladiator succeeds by forging a timeless narrative of honor, loyalty, and revenge.

Shot on 35mm using Panavision cameras and lenses, Gladiator was filmed across multiple locations including Malta, Morocco, and England. Cinematographer John Mathieson employed a desaturated palette to evoke the grit and grandeur of the Roman Empire. The film was made on a budget of approximately $103 million and grossed over $460 million worldwide. It won five Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Actor (Russell Crowe), and Best Costume Design. The supporting cast includes Connie Nielsen, Oliver Reed (in his final role, completed with CGI), Richard Harris, and Djimon Hounsou. The ambitious scale, memorable performances, and iconic imagery cement Gladiator as a modern classic.