The movie takes place in the height of the Roman Empire. The story follows a fallen Roman
general, a newly appointed Caesar, and the sister of the new Caesar. The fallen general must
fight his way through the ranks of the gladiatorial matches to get close enough for revenge on
the new Caesar, who ordered the killings of his family. The sister is also plotting to get rid
of her brother.
Maximus
Commodus
Lucilla
Gladitorial fighting
The movie portrays various types and kinds of gladiator matches that may have taken place
back then. It also showcases the different weapons the gladiators would possibly use. These
fights are very brutal, and the majority of the time, it was to the death. There is only one
way a gladiator can earn their freedom, and that time comes when they win the crowd and there's
no one left to fight.
The different kinds of gladiatorial matches
one man vs one man
two men vs two men
man vs man vs beast
Iconic Quotes from Gladiator
"I Knew A Man Once Who Said, 'Death Smiles At Us All. All A Man Can Do Is Smile Back." Maximus
"When A Man Sees His End, He Wants To Know There Was Some Purpose To His Life." Marcus Aurelius
"I Will See You Again. But Not Yet. Not Yet." Juba
"We Mortals Are But Shadows And Dust. Shadows And Dust" Proximo
"Are You Not Entertained? Are You Not Entertained? Is This Not Why You Are Here?" Maximus
“Nothing happens to anyone that he is not fitted by nature to bear” Maximus
