………………Went to se the new movie…..”GLADIATOR”…..with a friend…..We went to the 4:45pm show….The later shows were sold out!…….Ridley Scott is the director, and one thing he knows how to do is a….SPECTACLE!!!!!. The opening battle scene was incredible…..and the recreation of ROME was magnificent. You really felt you were there, and that’s the way it must have been…..The scenes in the recreated Colosseum were unbelievable!…especially when it was flooded with water and there was a battle ship scene. He captured it exactly as I have always heard it was…….For the spectacle alone it’s worth seeing. I went to an IMAX theater, and it was explosive……Out of 5 stars I would give it 4 1/2….I thought the cast was great, but being honest….I wasn’t loving Denzel Washington. He always gives a good performance, but for me there was just something off, and he had a pivotal role…..so 1/2 less………..Still I recommend it for the spectacle alone, and Ridley Scott!
I went to see Wicked but have to admit that the volume in the theater somewhat ruined the show for me. The scenery and dance scenes were amazing but I had to keep my ears plugged. Gladiator was on my need to see list but after the volume assault during Wicked, I may have to pass.