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'''Gladiator''' is a 2000 film about a Roman general named Maximus, played by Russell Crowe. After a war with Germanic tribes, the Emperor Marcus Aurelius adopts Maximus as his heir. Aurelius's son, Commodus, grows jealous, assassinates Aurelius, and crucifies Maximus's family. Maximus is sold into slavery, but exploits the gladiatorial system and Commodus’s decadence to exact vengeance.

'''Gladiator''' is a 2000 film about a Roman general named Maximus, played by Russell Crowe. After a war with Germanic tribes, the Emperor Marcus Aurelius adopts Maximus as his heir. Aurelius's son, Commodus, grows jealous, assassinates Aurelius, and hangs Maximus's wife and son. Maximus is sold into slavery, but exploits the gladiatorial system and Commodus’s decadence to exact vengeance.

This film is not historical, but uses the names of existing Romans (such as Aurelius, Commodus, and Lucius). It portrays the pagan concept of Elysium as being real.  Scriptwriter John Franzoni said, "The film is about a hero who has morality, but that morality is a secular morality."  <ref> Quoted in "Hollywood Worldviews" ''Watching films with wisdom and discernment,'' Brian Godawa, InterVarsity Press, p. 141 </ref>  The film was rated "R" for intense graphic combat.  The film won 5 [[Oscars]] for Best Actor in Leading Role, Best Costume Design, Best Visual Effects, Best Picture and Best Sound and was nominated for another 7 Oscars.  <ref> http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0172495/awards </ref>   

This film is not historical, but uses the names of existing Romans (such as Aurelius, Commodus, and Lucius). It portrays the pagan concept of Elysium as being real.  Scriptwriter John Franzoni said, "The film is about a hero who has morality, but that morality is a secular morality."  <ref> Quoted in "Hollywood Worldviews" ''Watching films with wisdom and discernment,'' Brian Godawa, InterVarsity Press, p. 141 </ref>  The film was rated "R" for intense graphic combat.  The film won 5 [[Oscars]] for Best Actor in Leading Role, Best Costume Design, Best Visual Effects, Best Picture and Best Sound and was nominated for another 7 Oscars.  <ref> http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0172495/awards </ref>