Maximus Kills Commodus | Gladiator | All Action

Commodus (Joaquin Phoenix) challenges Maximus (Russell Crowe) in combat in the hopes of killing him himself, but Maximus is simply too proficient in battle and ends up killing Commodus.
Gladiator (2000) Commodus takes over power and demotes Maximus, one of the preferred generals of his father, Emperor Marcus Aurelius. As a result, Maximus is relegated to fighting till death as a gladiator.
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[@sonnyjohnson8887]

I've seen it 100 x already . What piece of action are u referring to

[@VarnasL]

It's a made up name, sir

[@faycalhadri7677]

ع

[@JL-fx2cd]

I heard that one from a seventh grader..

[@cellinimedusa4679]

Ha ha ha! 😂😂😂

[@goji1186]

If the villain makes you hate him/her, that's when you know their acting is good.

[@DarkSerris]

Yeah, look at Jared Leto's Joker, nobody likes him, such a great villain !

[@MangelBanselmo]

@@DarkSerris lmao

[@divinity176]

There are exceptions - joffrey just looked like a *&%# regardless of his acting ability.

[@fridaybot]

Walter White wife is among the best. Damn i hated her (character).

[@xuttuh5260]

It's not so much the acting, more the deeds the authors and director imagine a villain to commit. Murdering the family of the protagonist or raping his love interest, for example is a common plot device to make the villain extremely dispisable and thus the hero even more tragic and loveable.

[@jhonsmith7991]

A little bit of trivia: One of the Pretorian guards was Bigus Dickus.

[@judgeshred66]

Something funny about that name? Biggus Dickus?

[@jessebarnes1387]

Great

[@severed6s]

Bigus Dickus slayed Titus Vajingus

[@pandaman7014]

Hahhaha you got me wirh that one

[@Gazooka]

I think I saw his wife incontinentia in the crowd.

[@brycejuntunen9316]

“SHEATH YOUR SWORDS!” at that moment I knew it was going to end exactly how it should

[@arbiter9187]

Why did he make them sheath there swords and not just give him one ?

[@brycejuntunen9316]

@@arbiter9187 because they had no respect for him as king. They knew he was not fit and we’re willing to disobey his order then, they knew he would die and the rightful king would be Maximus.

[@Confessions2Change]

What’s the point they were all snakes

[@MrsAsam2006]

Took long enough for the commander to get a backbone and defy his orders

[@CaptainDope]

@@brycejuntunen9316 You're right. But I also think it's because since Commodus challenged Maximus to a gladiator fight, he had to follow the same rules as all other gladiators, meaning no one could help him.

[@88Cdizzle]

A great detail I noticed - at the start of the fight, Maximus obviously has his left arm pinned to his side where he got stabbed and it really limits his movement. When Maximus overpowers him and Commodus loses his sword, Maximus stops favouring that side and just goes all out. He knows he's bleeding out, but this is the opportunity he cannot miss.

[@snazzyshoes6409]

Yeah and he stabbed him in the lung so he wouldn’t be able to catch his breath and he was slowly dying from fluid entering his lung. Commodus wanted a fight but wanted him to die after some time

[@roxannejordan9022]

That's right 👍😁❤️

[@gammon1183]

Wow thats amazingly observant 😮

[@SGVmaniac24]

Adrenaline, and willpower (considering Russell Crowe's portryal of Maximus).

[@sugarbrown123456]

Yup. I noticed that too.

[@livedeliciously]

I love how the guards didn't help Commodus when he didn't have a weapon. That's respect for Maximus and the game. One of my favorite movies EVER.

[@noldorwarrior7791]

You can even see some praetorian guards amused as Maximus punches Commodus.

[@ramoncitocatacutan2964]

All I can is that the favor/advantage slowly went towards Maximus. I highly doubt those guards would have done it if Maximus was slowly losing throughout the battle.

[@Mybpeterson]

Quintas told them to sheath their swords in payback to Commodus. There's a deleted scene that shows why. kzbin.info/www/bejne/ipCZoIagp9WreK8&ab_channel=Vudu

[@Marqan]

I wouldn't be surprised if the guards and their commander hated him Commodus..

[@WhiskeyTangoFoxtrot3267]

The praetorian guard at one point were more powerful than the emperor himself, often being involved in assassination plots of the emperor. They all probably thought he was a spoiled little shit.

[@CaneFu]

I remember seeing this in the theater years ago and everyone in the audience cheered when Maximus pushed the dagger into Commodus. Definitely Joaquin Phoenix did a great job to create one of the more hated villains in movie history.

[@eti595]

This movie made me hate him because of how much I hated this character, then I watched the joker. Props to him

[@dellairam]

@@eti595 you haven't watched a Joaquin movie is 20 years?

[@eti595]

@@dellairam few and far between, and nothing that made as much of an impact as this, until I saw joker

[@Littlebob1986]

I hate cinemas where people clap or laugh or be people

[@namesurname7172]

@@Littlebob1986 and?

[@joefussy11]

Something about those last feeble attempts by Joaquin always sticks with me. throwing his whole left arm from the shoulder, like a limp club. It’s Weak and clumsy while he stairs desperately in disbelief, you cant help but feel it in your gut. Not oversold or over dramatic. Believable and emotional. True Masterclass.

[@canadianeh1977]

Phoenix definitely deserved a best supporting actor Oscar for this role. He absolutely owned it.

[@kahraili]

yeah was slightly oversold, the sound effects at 3:18 overdone

[@jhndxtr9249]

His desperate attempts at overcoming a man who’s killed many times stick with me also

[@papabird4425]

@@kahraili I think that was done purposely for two reasons. First, amplify the absolute silence of the arena. The audience was literally, in their minds watching God die. Secondly, the sounds of death were are Maximus could hear, his final revenge complete.

[@CaptainShrimply]

Being named Joaquin I owe phoenix for making people be able to pronounce my name correctly.

[@Zarzar22]

I like how there isnt exactly that cliche moment where the good guy falls down and then by some lucky miracle pulls of some zany whacky move to win. Just disarms him and then outclasses him, simple as that. Super well done

[@howard5992]

yeah, not one of those fights that goes against the hero over and over until he turns it all around at the very edge of defeat

[@itshisfault3782]

Yeah I love that

[@Tarquinthetyrant]

@@chris-cross8106not really because he had been stabbed

[@Tarquinthetyrant]

@@chris-cross8106 what i meant was the fight was harder for him as he was injured

[@Angelus68320]

Completely agree, it makes the scene even more realistic! Even the fact that Maximus dies makes the whole scene and the film itself credible...

[@JBrander]

I like how even as Maximus was on death's door, fighting Commodus was still like an afterthought to him. After this scene where he kills Commodus, he immediately goes back to seeing visions of the afterlife again.

[@SilentKnight43]

Had he not been stabbed prior to the fight he would've finished Commodus off in 20 secs.

[@goodxdaze]

@@SilentKnight43 easily

[@Volcano-Man]

He had been stabbed in his lung, and knew he was dying. He wanted revenge for his wife and child after that he wanted to be with them.

[@luminous6969]

I think he was fighting on pure instinct, that's why he was able to keep fighting even after dropping his sword when he started seeing the vision.

[@ZesPak]

@@SilentKnight43 Wouldn't have lasted 2 seconds.

[@knutini]

Commodus: “I’ll try spinning, that’s a good trick.” Maximus: “Yeah, not so much.”

[@trevorvaughn1426]

even though your comment is number one "its still underated"

[@Scorpio_1974]

Maximus: "How's a knife to the neck?"

[@Daniel-rd6st]

Skallagrim would say a few words about spinning in a fight ^^

[@alexlai2536]

Lol funny comment. Good one

[@disturbed157]

Kind of a throw back to the beginning when commodus is "training" against guys who wouldn't touch him, those are the moves he used if I remember right

[@evelynsahoe8896]

never seen a scene with so little dialogue and you still 100% know what everyone is thinking and feeling. masterclass in body language and acting

[@morlvol]

and direction

[@joelkevinson6625]

@@morlvoland music

[@tinashemukono6787]

How Scott managed to make this film violent without being horrific speaks of the genius of the man. You can feel the villainy of Phoenix in every scene and walk in Maximus' shoes throughout, timeless performances from these screen greats. They barely make them like this anymore

[@davidnewland2461]

Phoenix did an excellent job potraying a totally corrupt man sick in Outlook.

[@morlvol]

Touché

[@yuzuki7531]

Maximus Decimus Meridius wasn’t a real person he is a fictional character just for another hollywood movie.

[@tinashemukono6787]

@@yuzuki7531 Thank you very much Captain Obvious, I really thought he is an actual person with a Facebook account and all🙄

[@yuzuki7531]

@@tinashemukono6787 No u idiot I mean the guy in the movie isn’t a historical character he never exited it’s a fictional character just for another jewish produced movie

[@microagressionist1516]

That Commodus guy would make a great joker.

[@ARBITET]

Is this a Joke ? I didn't Unserstand

[@KarmaSkally]

@@ARBITET Commodus was played by joaquin phoenix i think

[@mrholychild8094]

@@KarmaSkally he was

[@adrianavargova]

😁😁😁👍

[@adrianavargova]

@@ARBITET It is a joke. Commodus and Joker = the same actor 😁

[@Berserk_96]

Everyone praises Phoenix for his Joker role but seriously his performance in this was also godlike. Dude managed to become one of the most hated movie villain ever

[@marcelinekey]

I hated him when I was a kid lol.

[@wolfgangbloodymeatsack1687]

Yeah, I really hated him in this movie! Such a douch bag!

[@ytsux9259]

Who's Phoenix? What's a movie? Commodus was hateful in real life.

[@sonofizzy]

@BumbleBee Ultimate power tends to ultimately corrupt.

[@MikeSmith-bt2yd]

Phoenix has always played good rolls even before the joker

[@guestuser1479]

can't believe this movie came out 104 years ago, truly a timeless masterpiece

[@EcoNBeBop]

Um. . . What?

[@subeedeibaatar7113]

It is truly the movie of all time.

[@fuchsia5899]

Actually it came out 127 years ago

[@jeffadams4590]

104 years ago and the actors are STILL in the Hollywood limelight! What an all star cast!

[@antonboludo8886]

Actually it has not come out yet. It is from the future. The Terminator brought a copy along with him whilst travelling back to our epoch., LOL.

[@MyNameIsOzymandias]

3:46 The silence of the audience after Commodus was killed is so epic... Everyone was waiting for this moment and cheering, but it was unbelievable to witness the killing of an emperor in the arena... So impressive and realistic reaction.

[@VisualAFMedia]

""Sheathe your swords!" Is the Roman version of: "you gotta put in your own work round here homie"

[@samanthab1923]

Now Quintis stands up? Shitheel

[@WarbossR0kt00fSant0s]

Basically a human Anti-Hack.

[@otileon2]

Thanks I was trying to figure it out that word (sheathe)

[@christopherorosco5460]

all the TRAINING these soldiers showcase on this DAY is exceptional.

[@greenmatrix151023387]

“No cheating. Let them fight. No interfering” basically

[@johnsonyuwu131]

Commodus: Let me stab him first so I can win this fight easily. Maximus: Tis but a scratch.

[@OGWonkavisionHD]

He was like I stabbed your sister many times she bled but did not die.

[@johnsonyuwu131]

@@OGWonkavisionHD I hope you mean stabbing with knife.

[@OGWonkavisionHD]

He stabbed her with a flesh knife and she bled but did not die.

[@Proletarius87]

@@OGWonkavisionHD But she was HIS sister.

[@robertisham5279]

Well he died afterwards

[@someguy0089]

My parents migrated here from Mexico and I remember my dad always wanting to buy the modern and best things while I was growing up. He purchased a 200 cd changer surround system and huge screen tv with wooden frame that probably weighed about 400 pounds and we would play this movie in the living room and hear the crowd roar on the speakers as the gladiators fought and it was the best! Being able to hear the sand being thrown, swords hitting each other and the crowd cheer on those speakers was amazing. My dad is now 67 years old and this is still his favorite movie.

[@batmanvsjoker7725]

One choice from Ridley Scott that I highly appreciate is how even though it was clear the whole crowd was rooting for Maximus and against Commodus, they all stay silent when Maximus actually wins. Idk why but that just allows me to feel and appreciate the satisfaction of the moment even more.

[@HalfEatenMedia]

The audience in the coliseum was in shock. It reflects how the movie theater audience is feeling in that scene. For that moment we are a spectator in that arena. I agree that it was a genius decision to hammer in that finality of the event.

[@RuiLuz]

One of the most satisfying revenges.

[@iagree5313]

Rui, it is, aye!!

[@pinkyskeleton5410]

The fact the guy refused to dishonor the fight by giving the Emperor another sword was the best part. What a Chad.

[@YankeeFanInKy]

Of all time!

[@RuiLuz]

@@pinkyskeleton5410 That guy risked his life right there, if the Emperor survived, he would have been killed on the spot, indeed a chad!

[@surudog4929]

Amazing performance and movie.

[@calumcookson740]

Can we just take a moment to admire the hook, pimp slap, hook combo at 3:16

[@Nickallsopp92]

Gotta love how he just starts beating the fuck out of the emperor. The "Oooooh" from the crowd is gold.

[@G1dr4]

PIMP SLAP ahahahahaha ffs

[@severed6s]

its the sound that does it for me

[@edsonbojorquez2913]

Been practicing that move for a couple of days know, I’ve getting there, wife is holding up like a champ

[@alexroyster182]

It's a beautiful combo. I'll never forget being in the theater for this movie. Had no idea that it was gonna be so good. I didn't even know who Russel Crowe was. One of the only movies I've ever been to where i got choked up at the end. I was like whoa I need to walk this off 😆

[@bk373904]

When the Praetorian Guard refuses to provide Commodus a sword...absolutely priceless. Your reign of terror has come to a very sad end. What a fantastic film!

[@ishakishak5201]

أجمل فليم وأروع ممثل رفقة ميل قيبسون

[@mattydatboi]

"YOUR REIGN OF TERROR ENDS HERE BEAST!"

[@CodeNameV13]

The Pretorian guard were notorious for overthrowing dictators

[@CodeNameV13]

The Praetorian guard were known to assassinate emperors themselves

[@brentonziehm5294]

It doesn't matter if you die, everyone dies. It's what you accomplish before you go that matters. Brilliant movie.

[@lorelei9884]

I rather die too if my whole family were massacred.

[@WarbossR0kt00fSant0s]

That depends on who will live to tell the tale either by book or by person.

[@Dandontlie]

Lack of like on your comment suprises me

[@CRT-Gamering]

Although he was mortally wounded, that did not mean that he was easy to kill, that was Commodus' big mistake.

[@yessirskiii4704]

The best part is Commodus asks Maximus if he thinks he's afraid which he proves he is by stabbing him before the fight

[@royaltmusicc]

Love it kzbin.info/www/bejne/pGHHlnyCdsigoc0

[@gaden002]

Actually, his big mistake was having Maximus' wife and child killed, and trying to get him killed.

[@DarknessXER]

Maximus: Ah the wound is fatal, that just means i have a time limit to kill you! Commodus: Ah shit.

[@TheEmeraldMenOfficial]

There is nothing more dangerous than somebody with nothing to lose.

[@CamoHSU2310]

One of my favorite small details about this scene is at 3:36 when all the sound except for Maximus and Commodus is muted. Adds a nice touch to solidify this is a personal revenge not a political or military act.

[@andregonzales04]

Didn't even truly notice till you mention it. The small subtle details in film are bad ass.

[@royaltmusicc]

Yo, this is a real serious time... kzbin.info/www/bejne/kIOYnnebqrV6q9E

[@jarodquintillius7547]

il créve macron commodus

[@cherrygripe4961]

and the eye contact, looking at him with such intensity like, you know this had to happen.

[@Gunplabro]

Not revenge. Punishment. Revenge is a plot. Commodus did this to himself.

[@knatspray]

When Maximus said “It’s Gladiatorin’ time” and then proceeded to Gladiate all over Commodus was certainly a moment of all time

[@achanceofrain575]

I hate this comment. with that said take this like

[@knatspray]

when you said “It’s hatin’ time.” And then proceeded to Like all over my comment was certainly a moment of all time

[@geg6315]

@@knatspray that was definitely one of the moments in this comment section

[@txrose1552]

ong

[@Utubesuperstar]

Shut up

[@marcusmelvin6572]

He went from flailing at Maximus in desperation and denial to clinging to him in disbelief, as he realized Maximus was the last human he’d be connected with in any way, ever again. As a kid we nicknamed Commodus “the puke” because of his behavior but as an adult we see he’s actually a victim of pride who never “measured up” and it turned him into something pitiful - only validating his insecurities. The knife in his throat by his “own hand” is a symbol of how he killed himself trying to prove it all wrong. You can see in his eyes by the time he realized how far it had all gone, the knife was already in his throat and he knew it was too late. This movie is a work of art.

[@jamesmeyer1325]

They forgot to mention - in case it isn't obvious to some - that Commodus severely wounded Maximus just before they went into the arena. Commodus stabbed Maximus from behind unexpectedly, hoping this would level the playing field for him. Sorry, didn't work.

[@petekdemircioglu]

Same things seem to be happening when ambition meets lack of character and skill: no matter what mighty people are always mighty. Is that his wife and child watching him? Now they Will have to die with him, too. One shouldnt marry a coward…

[@yuliuswijayanto843]

The real story' was different

[@petekdemircioglu]

@@yuliuswijayanto843 How was it?

[@tintinlchevreau1135]

@@petekdemircioglu his sister and nephew and no they want die now that he is gone, they're safe

[@ddelaney712]

That door was Death's Door. I'm cannot really remember the full belief, but dying was as easy as stepping through a door. Maximus Orrileas's wife and child were waiting just beyond that door. Maximus's was at the point of death, and was fighting even at that point for the justice he deserved after the Emporer had his wife and child killed. Maximus was everything the Emporer was not. Loved by his wife and child, his men would follow him to death's door and beyond, skilled in both war and politics, and a servant of the people. Hell, even the Emporer's sister and nephew loved Maximus over the Emporer. Hence the fight, hence the cheating and hence the stabbing to even the field.

[@ramoncitocatacutan2964]

This was so kinda tense but ultimately satisfying to watch. Knowing that Maximus was against a blatant cheater.

[@sherifffdb905]

Just like the Houston Astros.

[@itsleeloeak1168]

Wm

[@danknight_2770]

@@sherifffdb905 cry more

[@eddysanchez262]

@@sherifffdb905 lol

[@PenisMcWhirtar]

@@eddysanchez262 Of course, in reality, cheaters win. But it's a nice fantasy.

[@josephtalmadge3108]

The look in both their eyes as max pushed that blade through his throat was absolutely priceless

[@catslino5037]

Max? Like he is your beer buddy

[@olivernirenberg3566]

@@catslino5037 yEaH bRuThEr

[@davidjordan6705]

can we just appreciate how well Russell Crowe thru that combo.. that left, back hand left, right cross was perfection..

[@splitsecondblackswan]

No we cannot

[@kenagi7882]

The scene where he picks up the sand for the final time is so good. Straight up chills

[@jonalddelapena9696]

what's the meaning of picking up the sand?

[@riotwastaken]

​@@jonalddelapena9696 Probably for good luck for the fight to come

[@NOWOKEXYZ]

Joaquin Phoenix was a GREAT 'Bad Guy' in this film! CLASSIC!

[@tinamcintyre6797]

He’s a fantastic actor …..

[@ITBEKOMMENS]

He played him so Well that i hate him

[@arthurkairo]

I passed years hate phoenix because od this, he did it so well that you can fell hate about it hahahahaha

[@te9591]

His talent fit him like a glove.

[@saiful3867]

Joker

[@philiphobgen8283]

What I like is the intamcy between them as he drives the knife through his neck and you can see the momentary pity in the eyes of Maximus as he gently and tenderly lays him down. Don't care what anyone says, that small detail is what made him such a fucking savage. To truly defeat your enemy you have to know them intamately and empathise with them.

[@Furykidxxx]

You know actor did a great job when he convinced everyone to hate him so much as a villain! Crowe and Phoenix delivered mesmerizing performances!

[@johnsalazar2581]

Joaquin Phoenix should have gotten the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor for his portrayal of Commodus. One of the best villain roles ever.

[@soulfulterrain3143]

You can say that again. Superb acting.

[@carolanestanley4030]

I agree!!

[@Gozza0000]

He was so hated by the audience that they didn’t want to see him win. That’s just how good he was

[@khutubkhan5459]

He was brilliant!

[@chrismitchell3171]

agreed! I don’t understand how he didn’t

[@Aiden_Muslim]

He cheated so much, yet he still lost.

[@sudowoodo9579]

I forgot who the emperor was but occasionally one emperor would do the same thing here except he would give his opponents wooden swords.

[@lrsaflukist7846]

Typical Indian csgo players are like this😆

[@AlphaQHard]

@@sudowoodo9579 I refuse to believe that not one of them was able to dodge his swing and beat his ass into the dust. A wooden sword still hurts, like a small baseball bat. You could even dodge a swing and come way inside, denying him the ability to use his sword. Idk sounds like bs to me

[@sudowoodo9579]

@@AlphaQHard well I wasn’t alive then so I can’t tel you for sure if that happened. I can only relay information that I’ve heard from professors at university.

[@Aiden_Muslim]

@@thealpha9485 I like that better

[@gorrow1990]

Joaquin having two amazing performances as a villain is impressive. I'd argue there are times where he even outshines Russell in this one.

[@foreverme3078]

I always said Joaquin Phoenix was the star in this movie, not Russel. Joaquin shined in this movie. He is so interesting to watch

[@WhoWho569]

It’s one of those movies where the antagonist outshines the protagonist. Russel was good but Joaquim was incredible. I fell in love with his genius for a good second after this film. He is no short of superb.

[@andrewwinch474]

@@WhoWho569yet people seem to have a hard time separating him from River, despite him long outgrowing River’s shadow.

[@ZA-VII]

​@@foreverme3078 both are the best of their roles dude... Russell and the good one, and phoenix as the bad guy. Both shines as two Suns

[@mariag.4884]

​​​@@WhoWho569I completely disagree that in this film the villain outshines the hero. Crowe had an equally difficult task here - with such a bright villain, create an equally bright hero. And he did it brilliantly. Moreover, when Phoenix as Commodus could use almost the entire palette of his acting techniques, Crowe had the task of conveying all the emotions and inner world of the hero with much less external manifestations. His character speaks and shows much less, but the viewer feels all his emotions perfectly.

[@shaun1552]

3:47 That satisfying breathing, whilst thrusting the knife into his neck, whilst getting his revenge.... priceless!

[@MickayG]

And to think that this masterpiece of a movie while in production was a cluster f*** to make... script was written/changed while they progressed in making the movie, budget problems, planning problems, a key character dying... A LOT went wrong and still it's one of the greatest movies ever made.

[@bbb462cid]

RIP Ollie Reed

[@DeadManInBlack]

@@bbb462cid yes they changed the end for him, has he originally was going to do a runner when shit hit the fan I believe so they gave him a more heroic send off.

[@MajorCrits404]

It's historically inaccurate yet it's still good

[@bencurran3204]

It was forced to be historically inaccurate because of his death it would've been hard to do a cgi guy running back then

[@naoiwatani8402]

@Ramne They killed an actor for marketing purposes?

[@Foebane72]

Notice Quintus in this scene: he has been working under Maximus, an honourable man and his commander, and then has to work under Commodus, a complete bastard who insisted that two of his soldiers be executed because they allowed Maximus to escape, and in this moment, he denies Commodus a sword from both him and his soldiers because he sees the chance that Maximus may free them all from Commodus' tyranny. I LOVE that about this movie!

[@forgipper]

Risky too because had Commodus pulled off a victory he would have had them all executed.

[@andrewg.carvill4596]

@@forgipper Commodus would have had them deprived of their Roman citizenship and then crucified......or maybe the soldiers, seeing that's how it was going to be, would have done for Commodus themselves. A few Roman Emperors did actually die at the hands of the Praetorian Guard.

[@filipecordeiro7109]

@@andrewg.carvill4596 its bad form to make an enemy out of your elite soldiers and bodyguards, some roman emperors just didnt get the memo

[@axelmuller7946]

@@andrewg.carvill4596 yes, as far as I know the loyalty of these Praetorians was really questionable throughout history. They were loyal as long as the emperor was strong, once he wasn't or it wasn't in their interest, they would get rid of him.

[@road-eo6911]

@Maxtor In real life, Marcus Aurelius really did appoint Commmodus as his heir and therefore Emperor, a lot of the wretched things we think of Commodus' were written by men who hated him. Might be false, or the truth, may be a mix of both. We'll never know.

[@DashDrones]

One of the greatest moments and scenes of cinema history. They don't make em like they used to...

[@marko514]

Sound effects 3:20 obviously fake, but movie so good that you don't care about it even a bit!

[@keyser456]

I saw this in the theaters when it came out. What an inspirational movie! I still get sucked into watching it anytime it's on any movie channels, despite seeing it probably 20+ times. The cast, the crew, the cinematics, the soundtrack (I'm a huge Zimmer fan), and an epic plot. It's on my top 5 all-time movies for sure, maybe even top 3.

[@morlvol]

It is number 2 on my list.

[@masterzombie161]

Maximus: How about another joke commodus? Commodus: oh hell no…

[@kazuya2200]

You get what you fucking deserve . Bang

[@victorwallec2534]

direcotrs hiring russle crow: we got a great movie crow: not interested directors: you can punch people crow: say no more, i am in

[@BlaneNostalgia]

FIGHT. Arouuuuund the world.

[@chris9517]

@@BlaneNostalgia Tugger shot himself!

[@BlaneNostalgia]

@@chris9517 ROFL

[@sesetio338]

Director: then you can gain weight once it's over

[@Littlebob1986]

We couldn't fight cancer, so we'll fight someone WITH cancer

[@andrewkuebler4335]

The fact that he thought even for a moment that he could take one of the greatest generals of his time is a testament to the arrogance of the emperor.

[@izemtivicdule6243]

Well, emperor's sons in general, have tendency to be arrogant sobs, don't they? But then again, he crippled him before the duel remember? Not so arrogant after all, ha. All that aside, main motive here is unimaginable blinding jealousy. His own father picked a total stranger, a low life, over him!! Over Crown prince! I don't think that any of as regular Joes can even start to comprehend how humiliating and degrading for young prince that was.

[@brandonaldaymachuse6669]

I am so lucky to have seen this movie in theaters when i was like 10 or 11. Still one of my all time favorites.

[@ishakishak5201]

أجمل فليم وأروع ممثل رفقة ميل قيبسون

[@near--zero]

i love how maximus is already at the edge of death, he even sees his afterlife during the fight, which by that point is probably even less important to him than prior

[@onthenarrow]

Russ the goat with this performance. Perfectly playin an injured man who doesnt want to show hes injured isnt an easy feat..

[@edelta88]

Phoenix really doesn't get enough credit for this part. Not just playing the villain but the subtleties of the part just help bring everything together.

[@martinkuliza]

That's because he played it so well that we hate him and do not pity him and don't care to give him credit for anything

[@MrCalderJ]

For sure one of the best actors of our time. Russel Crowe is great too, but Phoenix just commits so hard to every part he is in and really becomes the character.

[@TheBlueCream]

@@martinkuliza i pity him

[@winnieblews]

They just do not make movies like this anymore. This is a true masterpiece that will live on for hundreds of years.

[@YouTubeSubscribe]

"Imagine a King who fights his own battles" ~Achilles

[@vincerusselmorales3065]

It is a sight

[@lonewolfshay7712]

Alexender the Great

[@jackbuff_I]

wrong film

[@erickariuki6842]

Political instability. Remember what happened after Alexander died

[@100toeface]

I guess we don't have to imagine it anymore

[@neilpemberton5523]

Hans Zimmer's magnificent score gives me goosebumps every time as the shields rise up into the middle of the arena.

[@stonecold5373]

It is insane how good the score is

[@Tonatheos]

I hate to be that guy again (second time today) but Zimmer is a fraud who plagiarizes and steals from other composers. He runs a company, Remote Control Productions, in which he hires other composers to score his films (sometimes multiple per film) and then he takes all the credit under the "Hans Zimmer" label. This soundtrack was very likely to have been composed by additional composers. This specific track is great but it's ironically also plagiarizing Wagner's style and the part where the shields raise is taken heavily from Henryk Górecki´s Third Symphony

[@DRSTRANGELOVEIN]

I always liked the idea that as he dropped his sword, Maximus was in fact dead in that moment. What follows as he finished Commodus off could be described as just his body instinctually acting on its own or God himself reached in to do the deed himself, but that Maximus was already there, walking through the door to be with his wife.

[@tremoral4097]

Part of the beauty of this movie, and others that have similarly great fight scenes, is the amount of blocks. There’s a few older Asian movies that did this very well where there were 200+ blocks and only about 3 landed blows. It creates tension and anticipation by searching for the next landed blow, and gives a sense of actual danger for the protagonist. Being able to mow down enemy after enemy is only entertaining for so long.

[@cesargil5997]

Wow when he starts to see the Elysium Fields but still manages to gather enough strength and fulfill his purpose at last, it brought tears to my eyes.

[@Sharpie951HD]

Me too

[@matthewcaughey8898]

The warrior in him knew he had one last mission to complete before he could let go and join his family

[@medsuit1686]

This part is where maximus became maximus again.

[@ariffshah_]

yeah i hate it when he's minimus

[@cokie4760]

@Ryan S subatomicus is even worse

[@quantumratio4311]

lol you made my day guys! But Leptonius Quantus will stay undefeated. xD

[@josephtalmadge3108]

1 of the greatest movies ever made..1 of the greatest story lines ever written....and 1 of the best endings to a movie

[@olaaa6174]

Can't believe this happened 1830 years ago, truly a timeless masterpiece.

[@simich1601]

sorry to break you dnow but maximus (who killed commondus) in this movie was fictional but commodus still got assassinated and get strangled but by serveal people.

[@olaaa6174]

@@simich1601 didn't ask

[@simich1601]

@@olaaa6174 :sad spongebob face:

[@architboraste209]

​​@@simich1601you made me laugh with that sad Pikachu face. I gave you the permission to make me laugh. No need to thank me

[@kevinvalle137]

Love how Maximus was at the brink of death yet he owned the shit out of Commodus, what a hard killing machine! 👊👊

[@bungiecoocoo]

As he was about to rejoin his family he snapped back to deal with the one who sent them there in the first place.

[@soundwhisperer1058]

Theory is he was hallucinating this in his death and commodus actually killed him

[@2buckgeo843]

@@soundwhisperer1058 no way !? Mind blown 🤯

[@jonmannenfield7732]

@@soundwhisperer1058 Commodus was a terrible gladiator and could only beat unarmed cripples when he had a leverage advantage. No way he's taking down maximus. Would be a cool ending tho.

[@soundwhisperer1058]

@@jonmannenfield7732 He had internal organ damage as well as was fighting which would increase his rate of blood loss

[@Darth1Marik]

Despite Commodus having trained in swordsmanship all his life and the fact Maximus was gravely wounded truly shows how much out of his league Maximus was for him. Years of training is nothing vs years of actual combat experience. Made for a pretty good fight tho.

[@manoahvanderwolf3259]

“Success is lousy teacher, it tricks smart people into thinking they cant lose"

[@geoleo2597]

The classic good vs evil scheme but in the ultimate epic form. Superb acting, scripts, larger than life sets and cinematography all made this one of the best movies in history. It would be so cool if this came back to the big screen again with a live orchestra playing the soundtrack.

[@simondg42]

Unbelievable great acting from both !!! This movie is in the history books forever 🙏🏼

[@pornneliushubbard1967]

I love how quintas tells his guards to not give up their weapons to commudus. He regretted not helping Maximus out the first time(didn’t look him on his eyes when he ordered him men to kill him) and wasn’t going to let it happen again.

[@keyser456]

It wasn't just that first time either. Near the beginning of this clip Quintas tosses Maximus's sword in the dirt and makes him fetch it (probably instructed to do so). It's like during that very fight his loyalty was won back by Maximus. Had Commodus won the fight, Quintas (and probably all of the Praetorian present that sheathed their swords as ordered) would surely be executed for betraying the emperor.

[@erickariuki6842]

Probably was planning a couple. Praetorian guards were known to kill emperors

[@Zombiewithabowtie]

More than that too - every soldier there obeys Quintus, not Commodus.

[@akosszilagyi2656]

@@keyser456 Had Commodus won the fight, im pretty sure Quintus would've executed him on the spot and tried to take over. That would've been his only chance, as Commodus would surely take revenge on him if he walked out of that arena alive. Basically Commodus was done for either way.

[@delancyj67]

In the Director's cut there is a scene that didn't make it into the movie. Commodus has two of the Praetorians executed for not informing him that Maximus was still alive. Quintus had begged for their lives but to no avail. The Praetorians of the arena all understood that there was a measure of revenge in not handing over their swords.

[@OneeyedHunter96]

You can see the desperation in Commodus eyes when Maximus aim the dagger back at him and he repeatedly hit Maximus in the shoulder is also a desperate attempt to escape his death.

[@claudiamanta1943]

‘Vengeance is not nice’. *Everybody in the audience cheers delighted by the sound of the blade* ‘Justice was served’.

[@ThexSyn]

Quite easily one of the most satisfying moments in movie history

[@MrACSRC]

It is in this moment when Commodus realised he fucked up. Had he simply cancelled the games and make up some excuses the people probably would've been okay and leave poor Russell rot in a dark cell.

[@user-wz7in1sd2w]

He was young and ambitious

[@therebel4332]

This is the point in history that the empire was crumbling hence the games to begin, bread and circuses to distract from the crumbling foundations. They are currently doing it now with the current sporting distraction.

[@duncanmcgee13]

@@therebel4332 current? Lol sports have been a thing far longer than you think across the entire globe.

[@BurntBattleBagel]

@@duncanmcgee13 read the comment again then read between the lines

[@duncanmcgee13]

@@BurntBattleBagel theres nothing new about the sports that are played today.

[@SquirrelDesecrator]

Love the choice they used to go with no music during the fight.

[@guinness3021]

Good point

[@royaltmusicc]

😎👑 bruh what's goodie... kzbin.info/www/bejne/pGHHlnyCdsigoc0

[@lefty3985]

That punch backhand punch combo was epic

[@knightimer2]

Imagine telling your soldiers to sheathe their swords, an act that would get you executed if Maximus lost, then watching Maximus immediately drop his own sword...

[@anima099]

Three things I noticed after more than a decade: 1. They clearly didn't understand how adrenaline can make you ignore pain. Maximum in-lore likely used it in combination with his rage to at least ignore the pain, even the slash wound he received. 2. Commodus was likely never injured before. Ever. Being slashed like that must have felt traumatizing, made him feel mortal for the first time. 3. Similar to #2, Commodus likely never "lost" a fight before. That means no one ever tried to fight him seriously, ever. This prevented him from learning basic CQC and wee the difference the moment they decide to throw hands.

[@robertjordan194]

Quite possibly one of the most satisfying killings in cinema history.

[@guestuser1479]

When Maximus said "It's gladdinatin time" i came to tears

[@-SoonerorLater]

“Can’t even kill a dying man.” -Arthur Morgan during a similar final ordeal

[@garysondh5582]

This scene has it all, tragedy, bravery, cheating, love, fearless, honesty, code of honor, and finally there are two - performed by two great actors..

[@Chris09978]

It’s funnier in history of how he was actually killed more than in movies Commodus was never killed in arenas, but he was assassinated by gladiator I believe while Commodus was taking a bath

[@jacobmullins3644]

Yes he was killed taking a bath

[@severed6s]

all i can see is Commodus taking a bath in the middle of the arena

[@jakelee5096]

Wasn't he strangled by one of the praetorian guard while taking a bath?

[@wasabi-in-my-eye3134]

He was stabbed in the "back" while picking up his soap

[@moseslalmuanpuia8988]

He was also said to be criticised for participating in arenas despite being emperor. He even spared his opponents. A far cry from the movie

[@muzikalproztitute]

Can’t believe this movie came out on 440bc. Truly a timeless masterpiece

[@sandysue7198]

I never noticed that when Maximus is dying, there was a little mound of dirt "built" for him to lay his head on at the end. I read that the camera angle wouldn't capture the scene right if his head were flat on the ground. It is amazing what filmmakers do so sneakily that you don't realize it until it is pointed out. It's neat.

[@jaycox994]

The first time I ever saw this movie I was a kid, hanging out at my best friend's house. His father was blind and had a huge theater room, this was one of his favorites. I remember him lighting up with joy when this scene came on. Great movie.

[@happyfeet4506]

There are no other words for this movie. An absolute masterpiece.Honour makes a warrior noble

[@simonshields2525]

And an honourable warrior makes for a noble story

[@Yujiro_The_Boss]

I don't know how the movies are so well made to the point you forgot they even filming

[@Rohit-oz1or]

Probably one of the most emotionally charged fight scenes in cinema

[@ceasze5072]

Watched this movie when I was young, only now am I realizing why everyone hated Commodus. Challenging a mortally wounded man while you’re at full strength and health, Max dropping his sword to match Com in a fair hand to hand, only for Com to cheat once again and pull a knife. AND STILL LOSE

[@lakobause]

This is way more exciting than how the real Commodus died: strangled in his bathtub by his wrestling coach.

[@mcmurray360]

Wait what *goes to google*

[@fleur_de_lis1236]

And his death brought centuries of crisis in Roman Empire

[@jacobnewcombe5367]

@@fleur_de_lis1236 Rome was already doomed after Trajan died

[@CallMeKevan]

Guess he should have had a lifeguard at his bathtub.

[@iDeathMaximuMII]

@@jacobnewcombe5367 False, Hadrian, Antoninius Pius & Marcus Aurelius all did just as good as Trajan as they all part of the *5 Good Emperors* Era

[@lolawolfe2227]

people dont realise how perfect and beautiful this scene is and how much they need to stop revelling in the bread and circuses. and stand against those in power and take back what is ours!

[@patfatal]

Joaquin Phoenix best performance ever.

[@FirstLast-er3jn]

This has to be one of the best movies I've ever seen

[@_spooT]

Imagine calling yourself an Emperor but still cheats in a 1v1 in order to win. The funny part isn't even him cheating, but him losing even when he did xD

[@KameronDAaron]

And the fight wasn't even close 😂 😂

[@kathorsees]

Don't all rulers cheat? Constantly lying to other rulers, to the court, to the people? Stealing a little bit from everyone (or a lot, in some cases) to stay rich and powerful? Who is a bigger cheater then rulers, politicians and bosses of all kinds?

[@ncrranger6327]

@@KameronDAaron That's the point which is also portrayed by the movie, where the grand and righteous emperor is but the image the ruler upholds; there's no heroes in the political game I guess

[@adampetten5349]

@@KameronDAaron the Emperor is adept but his opponent defeated three tigers and an undefeated champion simultaneously. Don't wound what you cannot kill.....in time.

[@calebbean1384]

@@ncrranger6327 its ironic because Commodus' father was probably the most honorable of the Roman emperors

[@rupeshwaghela1544]

This is a masterpiece! No ancient history movies came close to this.

[@lgchamp1999]

It’s stupid that Joaquin got so much hate because of the character he played when it first came out. Gladiator is a great film, my dad even cried to it, it’s just annoying that ppl forget the character and actor are not the same person.

[@Jay-og4yb]

Yup human beings are retarded. "Actor play bad guy so I hate actor" bullshit

[@Snapmaw]

Same with the actor who played joffery in game of thrones lol people take characters too seriously and act as if it's the real person

[@andrewg.carvill4596]

I remember 30 years ago, Larry Hagman literally got handbagged by 3 old ladies on the street in Ireland, for the way he was always treating his wife!

[@SalemGhassanHanna]

@@andrewg.carvill4596 Well if that doesn't put you off visiting a country again I don't know what will! lol. In fairness, this could be why actors try to avoid typecasting. People forget you're just an actor. Christopher Lee always seemed like such a sweet gentleman in interviews but I bet people who met him in real life still felt a bit of a chill down their spine after he played a villain so many times.

[@DeathsSON213]

People loved the walking Deads Negan. Maybe because he was already a well known actor?

[@dominicfreeland6981]

Maximus: Trust me, you're not that guy

[@LNLBD]

The death silence from the crowd in the end is what makes this scene so memorable. You can only hear the sound of the howling wind, agonising Commodus and Maximus heavy breathing.

[@demmerdumanat452]

Nice combination of punches at: 3:19 to 3:25

[@anthonyontv1061]

The fans in the stage really love it! Imagine how loud they would be if they’ve seen the movie or knew the plot.

[@Simeon_Harris]

superbly choreographed. i never really noticed how many styles ridley uses in this fight - there's shakycam, smooth slow mo, jerky slow mo (super 8?), simple tracking shots, all cut together. very unusual.

[@tafttheraft5314]

The “jerky slow mo” is from regular film being slowed down. It’s usually either done when either a production can’t afford proper slow motion or they decide to change a shot to slow motion in the editing room.

[@campbellgray7553]

You see zoom lenses, production mode cameras on legs, handheld mode, on dolly with track. The jerky slow mo you are talking about isn't actually slow motion at all. Slow motion is when you shoot higher frame rates per second, the disorienting jerkiness you see will be 12 frames per second or so which makes it appear disorientating, you also often alter the shutter angle too, making the movement even more erratic. A large amount film sword action has been shot @22 frames per second to give a rough 10 percent boost in the speed of the action for many years.

[@WakeUpNeo.]

Can't believe this movie came out 212 years ago still going strong to this day. A true masterpiece

[@rainykat7129]

Did you know the actor who played Joffrey said he took inspiration from Phoenix as the emperor? It totally makes sense.