Maverick and Andrew discuss and review the 2000 release of Gladiator, by Ridley Scott and David Franzoni. —————Episode Highlights0:00 "Gladiator" Introduction and Rating5:49 Opening Scene7:26 What Maximus Stands For20:28 Marcus Aurelius24:49 The Brutality of Rome33:27 What's At Risk?41:15 Themes45:34 Symbolism in Lucius50:37 Commodus56:50 Heightened Tension1:01:44 Revelations1:07:45 Overtly Moralistic Movies1:12:13 Satisfaction!—————Podcast Mentions and NotesThe 9 Points Rating System: https://www.alostplot.com/9-points/The 9 Points Rating System Explained: https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/maverick51411/episodes/2023-09-20T06_00_00-07_00John Wick Review: https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/maverick51411/episodes/2023-12-06T17_00_00-08_00#gladiator #maximusdecimusmeridius #commodus #marcusaurelius #rome #colosseum #gladiatorfight #johnwick #moviereview #alostplot #podcastinterview #areyounotentertained