My Name Is Maximus | Gladiator (2000) | Screen Bites

Russell Crowe as Maximus reveals his true identity and gives one of the most iconic speeches in movie history.
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Gladiator (2000) - Synopsis: 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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"My name is Maximus Decimus Meridius...'' Watch again the best of the best of Gladiator. A compilation of the best quotes from 'Gladiator'. Which one is your favourite? Have we missed any of them? kzbin.info/www/bejne/rGLVoYabrb56nac

[@whiskeybuilder6335]

"They say you can crush a man with your bare hands"....."Not a mans....but a boys"

[@jalenikezeue4114]

SceneScreen this is one bad day to be an emperor

[@exequielaabejaron7552]

Wow nice nice scene

[@zakiahmed6655]

@@jalenikezeue4114 why who cares if you have everything at your disposal

[@Newportioo]

🩸🦅🔥🦅🩸🩸🩸🩸🩸

[@haziblathif491]

"And I'm his younger brother, Minimus"

[@sabrinawanderer7560]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@hello7032]

I still come back to this comment every now and then to smile

[@erppa20]

Lmao 😂😂 genuinely a good comment

[@patrckhh20]

I am the middle child, Midimus.

[@nothingleft3473]

And I am their Dad, Dadimus.

[@gooscarguitar]

"My name is Maximus Decimus Meridius, commander of the armies of the north, general of the Felix Legions, loyal servant to the true emperor, Marcus Aurelius. _Please leave a message after the tone._"

[@mahari7285]

"Eer zide ferfluchte hoonda!" ;)

[@jamesdick2580]

to add a bit more humor to your original post: "My name is Maximus Decimus Meridius, commander of the armies of the north, general of the Felix Legions, loyal servant to the true emperor, Marcus Aurelius. Please leave a message after the tone. if it's important, i'll get back to you. if i dont get back to you, then you know why."

[@ferchu_797]

try it in ITALIAN ejemmm

[@Firion316]

Nah, it needs to be in Latin: "Ego sum Maximus Decimus Meridius, habitque ducem exercitus ad aquilonem imperator legiones Felix, fidelis servus verus imperator Marcus Aurelius. Legationem post tonum commodo licentia."

[@gooscarguitar]

Isn't the phrase "ego sum" redundant? And shouldn't it be Marci Aurelii since it's dative?

[@romilrh]

2:22 Hatred, shock, fear, embarrassment, frustration, and submission all in one shot. Joaquin Phoenix was absolutely brilliant in Gladiator

[@tweetlebugzz]

He was. He was a little too good.

[@DrCrabfingers]

The sign of a really great actor....one who can convey so many conflicting emotions simultaneously without uttering a word. It's a rare gift!

[@jambler15]

One of the all-time great movie villains. The "busy bee" scene gives me chills.

[@dexine4723]

He's one of those few actors who is so good that you forget you're watching fiction, because he makes it so real.

[@nemac23]

Should've got the Oscar

[@romilrh]

Commodus made the oldest villain mistake in the book: never ask the hero who he is! They will always respond with a badass monologue or one-liner

[@Vikingr4Jesus5919]

It's badass because it's the truth right in the open.

[@stuckonautomatic]

Or they will kill you in a shoot out and stick a harmonica in your mouth.

[@lw3646]

I wonder how many tourists have said this inside the Colloseum?

[@trecontreras6850]

I love how the other gladiators surround Maximus when he is threatened. A good leader has men who will kill for him. A great leader has men who will die for him.

[@alexh3974]

He lead them to victory over near certain death, and lead directly from the front. He earned it.

[@jtatum6900]

who is stalin?

[@stacksmountain2893]

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[@stacksmountain2893]

JESUS CHRIST IS KING 👑

[@rehanzk]

a legend has men who will kill and die with him.

[@pt9373]

Russell Crowe's acting was great, but Joaquin Phoenix did such an amazing job as well. You have to be a great actor to make people hate you as much as we hated him.

[@teej783]

The whole movie was fantastic but I cannot watch it again because the scene where the Roman soldiers run over Maximus' son looked too real to me. The same with the throat-cutting scene in Braveheart. I'm not squeamish, I just hate when the bad guys get away with evil.

[@bestman7776]

So true. I appreciate the evil actors, like Joffrey from GOT

[@jayk3455]

bingo!!!

[@GyariSan1]

@Ron Hatfield This was very very very very loosely based on real events. Just one example, Commodus never died in the Arena, and this scene about the gladiator revealing himself is completely fictional

[@priyamd4759]

I agree. On a lighter note though Trump and Modi must be top contenders for Oscars. They have much fan following and still a tad more people that hate them Worldwide. LoL.

[@malsmith9385]

One of those rare cinematic moments where everything comes together in perfect harmony. Script, score, performance, editing, cinematography... Genius

[@chathuranuwan126]

Indeed

[@Gjudxdkjyzddhjnr7091]

Whilst there's many scenes in this perfect movie. This moment and the moment Commodus's sister makes the speech at the end are exquisitely perfect

[@inigobantok1579]

If there's one thing Ridley Scott excels, it's epicness and grandeur personified.

[@Laislebai]

This. The delivery by Crowe of one of the greatest move lines ever. The intensity of Phoenix. The way the core just rolls in at the exact right moment. It's fantastic. It's the perfect scene.

[@alwinwinter1645]

I actually heard that the guy who played the Gladiator (I forgot his name sorry) hated the speech but did it anyway, saying "A good actor can even make a bad script sound good"

[@IsMaski]

Still is and always will be one of the Greatest scenes in cinematic history. The casting for this movie was just perfection.. The actors really gave a lifetime performance

[@Jyyo]

This scene drew the most applause, but in IMHO the most subtle and interesting scene happens after the next round, when he refers to commodus as highness, and walks away showing his back to the emperor

[@Doncroft1]

The acting from Joaquin Phoenix is incredible in this scene. When Russel Crowe delivers his epic line, Phoenix literally looks like he's seeing a vengeful ghost rise up from the grave. He visibly pales, grimaces, and trembles, but in a way that an unstable young ruler would while trying very hard to maintain self control. Fantastic acting.

[@sokar_rostau]

Compare this scene with the one he has with Robert De Niro in Joker. He's not a fantastic actor, he's phenomenal.

[@aurelie2215]

Joaquin Phoenix est un fabuleux acteur.

[@johnscintilla3458]

Phoenix in this movie its amazing. No one understood... They were concentrated in Russell's role. The real star here is Phoenix, brilliant actor! And that was the beginning...

[@anaussie213]

@@johnscintilla3458 everyone understood, he is one of the most hated villains in screen history.

[@blackboxbots4896]

One detail that absolutely sells it for me is the shaking of his hand as he tries to decide if he'll spare them or not. Phenomenal scene.

[@toogee1850]

Its scary how good Phoenix is at playing the "bad guy"

[@TheGhjgjgjgjgjg]

What would skeletor know about being a good villain?

[@mattman237]

As good as Crowe is in this movie I actually thought Joaquin Phoenix stole the show. He was/is an amazing actor.

[@somguy728]

Not true - typecasting. His next role is romantic lead character named Ted Bundy.

[@deb-1558]

He scared me for years as a kid from this film till I saw him in Walk the Line 😅

[@EfficientTrout]

@@deb-1558 He sings pretty well too

[@Dramatello]

everything about this movie is perfect. story, cast, acting, epic soundtrack... just one of those rare movies that everything is PERFECT.

[@picopatopc1353]

Ga

[@cornpop3159]

The fact that its like, 25% true. Which is better than many "True Stories"

[@poruatokin]

@@cornpop3159 Who ever claimed it was a true story or even loosely based on one?

[@titanuranus]

The ending stinks to high heaven.

[@Dramatello]

@@titanuranus one of the best endings in a movie. Sorry you expect for a good ending all the time but this movie was about touching your heart. I’ll never forget how she says “who will help me carry him” and everybody comes and helps. Amazing and emotional ending.

[@mariusbancila5627]

This is one of the greatest scenes in the history of cinema. And Joaquin deserved an Oscar for his role too.

[@rishitdas471]

When the entire cinema hall hates you, you know you did a damn good job playing the role of a villain...

[@ericcheltenham7001]

Rishit Das heath ledger the only exception

[@cp6u1389]

top tier stuff no doubt...

[@Nick-fn9ot]

@@ericcheltenham7001 heath ledger honestly is so overrated

[@MrKexarn]

Ye he was a great villian in Gladiator, honestly I will mever forget this move and him. He was so fucking evil

[@inra5314]

@@Nick-fn9ot No joker reaches his level, period.

[@beardedbloke2521]

Gladiator is easily one of the best films ever made. Russell Crowe sets a standard in this film.

[@mayemcdonald9111]

Catharsis Studios Just curious...what are the other two favourites? Thank you.

[@marko514]

Did you guys watch Cinderella man 2005? Russel Crowe main role

[@mayemcdonald9111]

Marko I have not seen it. What is it about?

[@drazenbudis7881]

Maye McDonald Its incredibly good, look it up

[@marko514]

Maye McDonald It's a story based upon true events, about James Braddock, an american boxer who fought during Great Depression. It's really incredible movie and I like it because it shows what a real man does for his family.. Taking upon himself all the pain and sacrifice just so they shouldn't experience it. Russel Crowe is also one of my favourite actors, so it's big plus too :)

[@almighty5839]

God 21 almost 22 years later and I still get shivers down my spine every time I watch this scene that’s how you know it’s a great movie with great acting.

[@tehsavage]

I've always loved how Commodus holds the kid in front of him like a human shield in a really subtle way pretending to give him affection.

[@fredererpower]

Everyone is talking about Phoenix and Crowe here, which both did amazing. But you’re forgetting Zimmer’s amazing score in the background.

[@376ayasmohammed3]

it kinda sounded like the potc score

[@fredererpower]

Ayas Mohammed Yeah but POTC was after this

[@RhysKSmith02]

Frederer Power Holst inspired for sure, but absolutely amazing on the ears. Zimmer’s score for this is easily in my top 5 for the movies he’s done

[@the_Punisher_]

Rhys K. Smith Yep it was incredible.

[@nugambakkam]

@@376ayasmohammed3 I agree

[@xaivuelor8526]

Commodus' life was a tragedy. He was later reborn in a new life as a comedy.

[@bulderdash3495]

Xaivue Lor He’s referencing Joaquin Phoenix’s role as Joker in the move “ the joker”

[@ppmobileppmobile6973]

Joker

[@jermainemartinez-perez1574]

Commodus gave you a thumbs up for that comment

[@james-ob9rz]

And a gaming consol dont forget the commador 64

[@wynanaryder]

😂😂😂

[@daanishmanzoor1]

Phoenix's facial expressions, right down to the small lip trembles, sell the scene to perfection

[@eddiemcnulty1978]

The scene when the Emperor walks away & Maximus gives Quintis a nod & the soldier's hand to the chest is brilliant.. It shows that Maximus still has respect & for Quintis.

[@virviri1448]

Nope, he was mocking Quintus...mostly implying "I will kill you for betraying me"

[@Mainlyeverything]

@@eddiemcnulty1978 he wasn't showing respect lol He was basically telling him "I remember what you did". Quintus betraying commodus at the end was due to him finally realising what a fool and monster he was. Especially after he stabbed maximus before the final fight so also a coward. And he threatened quintus earlier on too

[@SlouchingBadger]

@@Mainlyeverything I believe the OP was closest with his/her analysis. Maximus gave a soldier's gesture to show Quintus that he understood he was only following orders. It was a very minute detail, but I believe it was this gesture from Maximus that allayed Quintus' mind and guilt and ultimately led to him choosing to turn on Commodus at the end.

[@Mainlyeverything]

@@SlouchingBadger what changed quintus mind was a deleted scene when maximus was tied up before the final duel And then commodus stabbing him in the back acting like a coward

[@cjoin83]

@@SlouchingBadger No, Mainly Everything has the correct analysis. There's more depth to the gesture that Maximus displays torwards Quintus than just "you're still my bro". It's shown in Maximus's facial expression, he's mocking Quintus with the "strength and honor" gesture because he knows that Quintus betrayed him, and he hasn't forgotten that fact.

[@colinmontgomery1956]

Twenty years on, it is impossible to watch this scene and not get chills. Crowe is a master of his craft. One of the greatest actors of all time.

[@satancomingforya889]

And now he is trying to kill a girl for insulting him in the car ( forgot the movie name )

[@colinmontgomery1956]

@@satancomingforya889 "Unhinged".

[@Kandy792]

Yeah, too bad his anger management issues and alcoholism make him an awful person to work with

[@colinmontgomery1956]

@@Kandy792 , I haven't heard anything in quite a few years. A lot of people have said Crowe is a delight to direct and act alongside. No one is perfect.

[@Kandy792]

@@colinmontgomery1956 i based that off the testimony given after the filming of 310 to Yuma, I haven't heard anything recently but I also haven't looked for it either

[@christinadoxstader3004]

The pure terror on Joaquin's face says it all. Gives you chills. Russel's voice and Zimmer's swelling and ominous music behind it make this an unforgettable scene for sure.

[@JT-jn4mf]

it all came together as close to perfect as you can get...it was one of the only movies I have ever seen where I walked out of the theatre thinking I wouldn't have changed a thing!

[@Greatness13]

Zimmer did the soundtrack? No wonder it's so good

[@Ashtree81]

Zimmers soundtrack is awesome but I would dare to say the music in this scene is pretty much a rip-off from Siegfrieds funeral march by Wagner

[@MickayG]

One of the best scenes in the history of cinema... spine tingling, epic... two amazing actors giving the performances of their lives.

[@kjg3green]

The music is outstanding!!!!

[@glennhoddle10]

*Joaquin was robbed of the Oscar.* His performance of the vile Emperor was so complete, I hated him with every fibre of my body.

[@joeyj5924]

For real man. What an amazing job by all involved, but Crowe and Joaquin did their jobs to the maximus in this one 👍👍👍👍👍💯💯💯💯💯 not to mention 🎶Zimmer🎶

[@MickayG]

Yup... I hated him so much after watching this movie I was reluctant to watch his other movies for a while, I truly despised him.

[@jodythomas4324]

I was born in ‘94, I was 6-7 years old when I walked in on my mom and dad watching Gladiator in the living room, it had just came out on DVD, and I remember it so clearly this was the first movie that gave me chills, it began my journey for love of films in its own way that day.

[@Siddious09]

Joaquin Phoenix played Commodus so damn well that it made me hate him so much in the movie. Amazing performance! Cant wait to see him in Joker

[@devic667]

Yeah, so very true. I suppose when a character gets so much hate, only then it's recognized as a great character played by a great actor.

[@yadi5000]

Lol ... me too !

[@saadaitbouaziz3567]

Now i think you see joker ,so what's your opinion

[@AFGsultanZ]

And he did very well in Joker, such an awesome movie.

[@Cris5598]

Shut up pin head

[@blakejohnson8414]

One of the most climatic and satisfying scenes in the history of movies.

[@tommyshelby6247]

Did Maximus have an orgasm?

[@blakejohnson2206]

+Tommy Shelby hahaha a little came out but i wouldnt call it an orgasm.

[@tommyshelby6247]

Pay attention to the skirt he is wearing, undeniably enjoying himself.

[@willow8186]

Couldn't agree more :) This one, the "Barbarian Hord" one, Jim singing in Empire of the Sun, Harry Potter fending off dementors with his very first and very powerful Patronus ... those are absolutely on my top 5 list of what I will youtube to see again! Haha : )

[@blakejohnson8414]

Phetra Lupe Yeah. I wouldn't agree with the Harry Potter one though. Not fan of Daniel Radcliffe unfortunately.

[@mdts12345]

This is the most powerful scene and the way Maximus looks at him makes it even more amazing. What an epic film!

[@leeibbertson1184]

I named my first born son Maximus Alexander after him. This movie brings me to tears every time.

[@mga71]

a proper manly name!!

[@DamnControl5]

Hey Congratulations!

[@roberterlandson8234]

Maximus has the most manliest name in the history of mankind

[@bailey9r]

His friends just call him Gluteus.

[@SaiKiran-fd3gq]

Also the mathy name possible.All mathematicians want that name.

[@ruslang4794]

Right after Biggus Dickus

[@deno202]

Max Payne XD

[@tennisjiujitsu]

Magnus is up there too

[@bernardshaw9174]

As Russell Crowe once said, all the credit should be given to Ridley Scott. When you have such great actors, music and especially one of the greatest director, you can achieve immortal art as it is.

[@coroapezteguia9046]

El personaje me fascina

[@cashi4225]

Yes it is true. I often found good movie by searching who is the director.

[@GyariSan1]

Gladiator was Ridley Scott's final good movie.

[@shawnchowdhury8141]

@@GyariSan1 Ridley Scott is all time legend

[@colinmontgomery1956]

He has more misses than hits.

[@Claude1Rochon]

CROWE is a monument of an Actor/Army General/become Slave and his Role Play is flawless. But the sheer number of face changes and the Palette of Expressions that JOAQUIM PHOENIX delivers in a mere 4 minutes is UTTER MASTERY. This is the stuff that Movie History is made of. Almost bigger than History itself.

[@razvancotunoaei3113]

this is so heartbroking: Father to a murdered son, Husband to a murdered wife.

[@fahadfarooq7815]

"The general who became slave The slave who became a gladiatior The gladiator who defied an emperor"

[@Daniel-cn5pd]

The emperor who became a joker.

[@fahadfarooq7815]

@@Daniel-cn5pd well said😂

[@haterssuck288]

Great tagline

[@utsubo36]

Aaahhh... that's BEN HUR! ! Is not it?🤯🥳👍 P.S. I just was joking...

[@cire27rn]

The joker who became an oscar winner for best actor

[@muhamadakbar3593]

Damn, Joker. You almost get yourself killed by Superman's dad.

[@DeathWishSouthWales]

Spoilers, he does

[@ymatT601]

A superhero joke how original.

[@chrismarek7864]

When did Russel Crowe become Marlon Brando?

[@haziqibrahim2329]

@@chrismarek7864 I think he meant Jor-el from Man of Steel

[@chrismarek7864]

@@haziqibrahim2329 Yes I'm well aware.

[@minionofgozer7414]

Its been nearly 24 years since I saw this scene for the first time... and it still gives me chills when he says 'my name is Gladiator...' and walks away. Everything else there after, and everything that came before it, is just pure cinematic magic. Right up until the credits role 😎👍

[@vladm5920]

I’ve seen the movie like 7-8 times and this scene still gives me chills

[@shughes5920]

I just love how half the slaves step up to be beside Maximus.

[@falcon3268]

I just love the look on Phoenix's face when he realized who the Gladiator that won over the entire crowd truly is. In that instant, he knew that he had screwed up.

[@nothing5283]

that’s just proved how talented actor joaquin is

[@turtletank4784]

@30'ROUND'DRUM I- he was complimenting Joaquin, he didn't criticize anything.

[@STG44musikmeister]

Democracy in action.

[@kamixakadio2441]

@@turtletank4784 I don't think Nothing was saying anything against the commenter either, just stating his opinion on Phoenix's amazing performance.

[@JT-jn4mf]

such great acting

[@tomlyons8440]

There are villains people are like "he's the bad guy", there are villains people love, such as Heath Ledger's Joker, Voldemort, Darth Vader, ect. Then you have Commodus... my dad and I would swear at the screen when he came on. He might be the most hated character in cinema, thats how good of a job Joaquin Phoenix did.

[@marshallbrennan370]

Voldemort has a code, demands fear and respect. The Joker is very complex and Darth Vader ultimately fulfils the prophecy. Non of them are cowards. Commodus is a coward. That's worse than anything.

[@vinceA3748]

Totally agree. This had to be one of the most evil villains ever. That's what made the ending so damn satisfying. That's a tribute the epic performance of Phoenix.

[@fortune2006]

And now he is the joker great actor brillaint as Johnny Cash

[@user-vc5rp7nf8f]

how he taunted maximus was so cruel

[@fungunsun1]

Tom Lyons yeah him and Jeffrey Baratheon

[@deaconstjohn4842]

I only just now notice that when he says the line up to "...true emperor, Marcus Aurelius" he's blinking normally, but as he goes into the "Father to a murdered son..." part he stops doing that and just stares until the end Great acting

[@higherpurpose1212]

This film deserved to have a billion-dollar box office figure! Perfect casting, plot and acting, One of my all-time fav!

[@diewaxos]

WHAT A SCENE. 15 years later and still goosebumps

[@TheBlackbird82]

*19 years

[@woollyhat8536]

Yes bro

[@miguelrivera5430]

20 years man

[@contramundum2.0paradigmshi10]

I remember watching it in a theatre in San Juan, PR when I was in the Navy. Don't blink people, the years fly by.

[@caponekingpinking9917]

Timeless

[@Kurzux]

Can we just appreciate Joaquin Phoenix's acting skills. No wonder he is cast as Joker.

[@bornyklimciu7511]

LOL what a rare Comment

[@fayHoran]

@@bornyklimciu7511 yes what a rare comment. I still havent seen one for crowes perfomance. Huh.

[@diaco423]

This comment aged well, he is now my favorite Joker :)

[@georgevigne8976]

The Avatar and an Oscar winner

[@altunuzwwiiraidreplaysrobl4129]

I thought he was awful

[@TheSouthAsianGuy]

I believe I am not the only one who searched again for this ionic and unforgettable dialogue in 2023.

[@canadianproud2882]

This is hands down one of the greatest moments jn cinematic history

[@bruce3064]

"My name is Maximus Decimus Meridius. You killed my father. Prepare to die."

[@rawtrout3402]

Top lel

[@muzraz87]

You mean, you killed your father ?

[@debankanm]

@@muzraz87 Lol. But Marcus Aurelius was a father figure to Maximus, so it still makes sense. 😀

[@1pho3nixmatt]

Literally lol-ed - touche

[@lattupallykondalreddy4104]

Lol

[@ethanweeter2732]

What makes this scene even more badass is knowing he likely trained some of the soldiers guarding the Emperor, and likely maybe trained their General.

[@PLTakeMe]

its not general job to train soldiers

[@xrstevenson]

@@PLTakeMe but it definitely isn't beneath Maximus to do so

[@PLTakeMe]

@@xrstevenson yeah if he had 2400h per day i guess he would be responsible for wholle roman army form the recruting to commanding, but guess what? You have ranks to split jobs, generals are not training soldier bc they had other things to do like idk tactic and leading armies? You really thik he would train several k of soldiers every day?

[@timovangalen1589]

Probably not. By the time of Commodus the Praetorians were a shadow of their former selves. They were chosen less for their skill and more for politics. The guard had become decadent and corrupt, and had considerable influence over the emperor. It was actually Commodus’ own Praetorian prefect who orchestrated the plot to assassinate him.

[@edwardpoynton8747]

@@PLTakeMe although isn't the commanding Praetorian maximus' junior officer in the first battle. I may just be mixing people up though

[@temajungmichael]

Each time i hear this epic verse of "My name is Maximus Decimus Meridus..........." I have goose bumps all over me...... I have watched this movie over 10 times and till date and for over 10 years, and till date, it still remains my favorite movie of all time

[@markschroeter9565]

One of the few movies where the casting was flawless in all levels. It's been 22 years and I still get chills over this scene. It literally was an edge of your seat moment when you see a guy who just pimped the most powerful man in the world the emperor of Rome and made him blink. The cinematography made you feel like you were there 2000 years ago. Epic.

[@riskdecision6261]

When someone says to you "I will have my vengeance in this life or the next", you know you done fucked up bad

[@jamesdick2580]

i agree. when someone says that to you, then you know that you seriously fucked them over. and if that person just happens to be a military person and a war hero, then it should send a huge chill down your spine. but, that's just the opinion of a military Veteran.

[@OBSVFULC]

right!

[@Elly3981]

You could almost see the fear in Commodus's eyes when he realized Maximus was alive.

[@pauljohnson3340]

The look in the eyes of Quintus- "Holy shit, it's him."Tomas Arana is so underrated.

[@JasonCarbon117]

You have stolen the comment I wanted to write. I will have my vengeance, in this life or the next.

[@mmafan8407]

I feel Joaquin Phoenix's performance went completely unappreciated. His acting was as good as Crowe's but it was Crowe who walked away with all the awards.

[@countOfHenneberg]

Agreed. When he shouts, "Am I not merciful?" at his sister, it's as good a scene as this.

[@greymane2885]

I guess it is because he played so well his role of the bad guy ^^ I'm admirative to both Russel and Joaquin, they made this movie a classic !

[@laurafloris1656]

I also find that her acting was fantastic. his only problem is the voice, which could have a more expressive tone. for the movements, gestures and expressions nothing to say. ps. I'm Italian, I understand English but I can not speak very well. I'm sorry for any errors

[@remiandrewerner6372]

I feel awarded watching this. Amazing how Joaquin does this role

[@trynlabels9533]

Yes so true

[@TheJovan211]

I don't think words are needed for Phoenix, he is and always has been one of the best actors of all time!

[@benevolencia4203]

How great it is when the weak reveal themselves to be mighty!

[@FilmMastersChannel]

I knew a man once who said, "Death smiles at us all. All a man can do is smile back."

[@huntingsthompson]

And say, "Not today."

[@BrunoDECOURCY]

Not yet.... Not yet...

[@seanb2108]

You were at hacksaw ridge video Stop commenting this

[@damilolataiwo3393]

That is a saying by Marcus Aurelius who was a real emperor in Rome

[@damilolataiwo3393]

Go to google type in Marcus Aurelius you will see it is one of his statements

[@jerryloft3008]

This is one of the best scenes in the history of Cinema.

[@teropa79]

That it is. Coupled with the intensity of an unknown gladiator, stripped of everything he had. And then revealing it all in a life or death scene. I still remember watching this the first time. A masterpiece of acting by the villain, the hero and all the people around. Coupled with an amazing soundtrack. This is how you make a movie.

[@t__a246]

Nooooo not at all

[@hood6089]

@@t__a246 it is lol. Top 20

[@tarvaresmelton5231]

@@t__a246 yea he’s tripping

[@JT-jn4mf]

couldn't agree more! this movie has at least two or three in the top ten!

[@kevinmcguinness1113]

I must have watched this film at least 10 times and this speech from Maximus gives me goosebumps every time. Brilliant film, love it.

[@raterus]

That little nervous quiver in Joaquin Phoenix's lips after lifting his thumb. Amazing acting

[@hazratbilalkhan3690]

Never underestimate the power of a common man who's has nothing to lose.

[@ballisticnoodle806]

Maximus is anything but common

[@mattd6859]

lol he was a top Roman general

[@RedCandleWax24]

Never underestimate mob rule. That was the true power in this scene.

[@rainoffire24]

@@RedCandleWax24 "I think he knows what Rome is. Rome is the mob. He will bring them death and they will love him for it." -Senator Gracchus on Commodus reopening the Colosseum. I've seen this movie too many times. 😂

[@ajdominguez1002]

@@ballisticnoodle806 he is extraordinary, yes. His rank atm is otherwise.

[@Blaiyan]

The 1st dvd I ever bought

[@inimayhiro7758]

You must be a young soul

[@carstenjunge1327]

Me too, but that was 20 years ago

[@mccarthyp64]

My dad bought the DVD on release. I watched it at 5, it's the first movie my younger brother remembers (4 years younger).

[@mikehunt6649]

I still own this film on VHS lmao

[@Samael78]

Also the best you ever bought

[@mattwilson2776]

The speech is often quoted as one of the great speeches of cinematic history, and rightly so. But it's the acting and actions of all involved that make this epic. I remember watching for the first time, when the guards move towards Maximus his fellow gladiators/slaves stepped forward too. I audibly gasped and was completely taken by the scene. Phoenix looking like he'd seen a ghost hellbent on revenge was awesome too.

[@ReveredDead]

I love how Maximus gives Commodus the most cold blooded death stare I've ever seen.

[@toddwoods582]

“Today I watched a slave become more powerful than the emperor of Rome.”

[@Kiros37100]

@30'ROUND'DRUM It's a line from the movie.

[@SuperMonkei]

"A power to amuse a mob"

[@bobastu]

It's interesting that during this period, Rome was in decline. Think about this movie and King Arthur taking place less than a century later. Christianity offered a reprieve from the corruption and bloodshed, only to be adopted and perverted by the very same leaders that killed the Empire. How is the nephew going to be told the truth? Your uncle killed the greatest leader Rome had seen in hundreds of years.

[@JohnCenaFan6298]

Really it's not a good quote. Rome is not a democracy nor is it an egalitarian state. The quote is more true if applied in this sense; that the slave wasn't a slave because he was actually a commander of army (thus obviously above the plebians/soldiers).

[@JohnCenaFan6298]

@@bobastu Christianity saved the Roman empire but changed the entirety of Europe into a state of kings rather than one emperor. Catholicism specifically is corrupt but more corrupt than it ever was. A little less bloodshed wasn't exactly the goal of Christianity (or frankly, just Catholicism) in the first place. The crusades and man other battles like in Poland or Vienna are justified wars.

[@KiNG-L]

"he wear the mask just to cover the raw flesh, a rather ugly brother with flows that's gorgeous" R.I.P. MF DOOM The Illest Villain

[@distranthegloriouslydeform9259]

Yeah

[@optical9676]

I thought of him when i saw this in my recommended

[@BIG_L.O.E]

We need Food!!!

[@5p33dy305]

Remember all caps when you spell the man name

[@timovangalen1589]

Take it from the dude who wear a mask like a ‘tarded helmet

[@bankait_rex1860]

Can we all just say everyone did an amazing job in this movie period, it's a classic for a reason, that's what good actors do kudos.

[@vitanus]

The acting in this movie is like from another star. Every single character works and has depth. The story is written and paced perfectly. The music is outstanding, like a dream. Simply one of the few best movies of all time

[@vbgggfff]

When he raises that helmet and the crowd roars and the music swells, that's about as good as a film has ever gotten.

[@blakejohnson2206]

best scene in movie history. Especially when he says "commander of the armies of the north, general of the felix legions. loyal servant to the true emperor...." gives me chills every time.

[@definitelynosebreather]

It reminds me of those old classics - like lawrence of arabia - where the music got really louder sometimes.

[@John-yq1em]

“The most dangerous man is the one who’s got nothing to lose”.

[@user-yi7dn8wv3e]

No the most Deadliest Dangerous man in the world who has everything in the past and then it was taken from him and The one should never mess with that kind of man

[@hannahegnmskw7141]

James baldwin

[@moodforever]

@Wizard Mindset basically

[@nross3101]

Absolutely Right !

[@nross3101]

@30'ROUND'DRUM Ah oui 🤔🤔🤔

[@sadaderlangga17]

I love that the other gladiators protected him. He saves our lives, so our lives is his all the way

[@ibleebinU]

I always get chills when he reveals his identity. Great scene!

[@michaelochido3244]

From Kenya.. As a humble historian, my comments are...Commanders of the northern armies were basically the most powerful generals in the empire as they commanded an army of several veteran legions,cavalry & war machines and could march easily on Rome by crossing the Rubicon River as Julius Caesar had done before..that's why they and this top General in "Gladiator" were such a threat to the emperor...several of them even became emperors after overthrowing the previous civilian emperor( four such Generals in succession took the throne, albeit for very short rules )

[@marco002]

​@Rias Gremory If I have to guess it is because native english speakers like to make fun of non native english speakers if they have any grammar or non grammar mistake in any of their sentences.. or if they don't agree with you then their first argument is that you have bad english

[@julo4302]

@@marco002 The official language in Kenya is English bro

[@marco002]

@@julo4302 no, it's not just english bro, and I was not talking about Kenya

[@ocjok3r]

Thank you for the historical context, my brother from Kenya. I hope you are well, and that God is blessing you

[@FallenSky925]

@Rias Gremory why can't you just appreciate the man for his insightful comment?

[@Lowandhard06]

I just realised, Gladiator is 20 years old, ok i will just let that sink in

[@the_Punisher_]

Man 😢

[@TheBanaxel]

hey I was having a great day men

[@brucesekliar5824]

Same here

[@TheWinterShadow]

What does that have to do with anything?

[@deb-1558]

Still an amazing film and soundtrack

[@arthurdane8508]

That little zoom in on maximus face as he turns around. Simple, subtle yet sublime filmmaking.

[@danieljohn3453]

Joaquin Phoenix makes a legendary villain. One of those actors that dives so deep into his characters. It's amazing how many times I can watch this and still get chills.

[@cliffedward]

I'll keep saying this till I run out of heartbeats, but Joaquin Phoenix was robbed in this movie. His performance was that of a young Olivier and he should have got an Oscar.

[@DMarite]

Couldn't agree more.

[@MrHEC381991]

hear hear

[@davidbutler1857]

Yup. Nailed it and of course he's great in anything he's in.

[@robertberti2264]

OFFICIAL AN4B0LIKA CHANEL is

[@atom0824]

underrated actor

[@nuwandax1970]

Shoutout to the first guy chanting "Live!" otherwise Maximus would have been offed right there.

[@SJMJ91]

That's why he made that speech because he didn't know if he was going to survive beyond that moment.

[@jaimecruz5367]

I’m the one that said that 😂

[@NormalChannel95]

when you say something first but no one cares and then someone else says that same thing and everyone goes crazy... or not...

[@torontoBluejays87]

One of the best fucking movies ever. I remember seeing it in theatres and being totally blown away by it. Crazy how well the special effects hold up after all these years.

[@adamrobinette6832]

I remember sitting in a packed theater watching this scene for the first time. Pure chills.

[@nvsnake1489]

"Father to a murdered son, husband to a murdered wife and I will have my vengeance in this life or the next."

[@mkannan4511]

They don't make dialogues like this anymore man...

[@miken9970]

That line gave me goosebumps they really dont make movies like this anymore

[@TheresaPowers]

The whole speech is one of the greatest scenes in film history.

[@scrainbow1234]

I feel like with almost any other actors besides Crowe and Phoenix that scene would have come off as corny and melodramatic. But they were so talented it remains one of the most badass scenes to this day.

[@Skydancer263]

That voice

[@tonymp]

Could you imagine if Samuel L Jackson played the gladiator... I'll have my mothafuckin vengeance in this life or the next

[@TbYolo]

@@tonymp that would be cringe Samuel L Jackson wouldn't be good for the Maximus role

[@spirittammyk]

This is a Ridley Scott film, and he rarely misses a beat when casting.

[@IblewuponyourfaceIII]

Tony sounds like a Gladiator Hood Comedy made by B.E.T.

[@nicktroisi6347]

1:20-1:40 the delivery of that line is still so iconic and powerful still all these years later and it sent chills down my spine the first time I watched this masterpiece of a film

[@DrCrabfingers]

Joaquin Phoenix was epic in this film.....really first rate acting. This film is 23 years old!! Where did the time go!

[@matthiaszammit7880]

I was one of the pretorians in the arena ...i was one of the pretorians who was around the last fight ... It was an outstanding experience that i will take it with me till my death....regards from malta:)

[@everydayworkingjoe5526]

Did you maybe had role in any other movies?

[@matthiaszammit7880]

@@everydayworkingjoe5526 yes .troy ..agora munich ..world warZ..and many others :)

[@matthiaszammit7880]

@Kieron Overbury istra....what an experience ux??

[@user-ni2uq4qz9u]

Здравствуйтебрус Али

[@wicusjansenvanvuuren2614]

I've been a Pretorian for almost 20 years, Pretoria South Africa.😁

[@ronyeahright9536]

ok I'm gonna sound old here, but they do not make movies like this anymore.

[@PrinceTMATHEW]

You are right

[@dougpotosky4102]

Hacksaw Ridge- True Story!

[@mistert4533]

Yea Will Smith After Earth.

[@sh0cktim3]

Not movies, but there are some great TV shows that are much better if you like this.

[@vladimirlovrinovic5130]

@@sh0cktim3 Name some ?

[@jjfromthebigland781]

From the other gladiators moving in to surround Maximus to the look of shock and fear on Commodus' face at seeing him... this is such a powerful scene...

[@PatrickOCnMD]

Movie deserved every one of the Oscars it won. Just FABULOUS movie. Had it all. One of my all time favorites.

[@jonathanbradley4896]

2:58 That little fist over chest gesture Maximus gives to Quintus is awesome, "I know you were just following orders, you're still my homie"

[@SuperMonkei]

"Strength and Honor" is what it meant

[@RikkiTikkiTavi290]

Pretty sure it was more of a jab at him being loyal to Commodus instead of him.

[@haasjeover5]

No bro, he didn't mentioned that believe me :) If you have watched the extended version; when Maximus is captured, Quintus says that he just followed orders and Maximus replies with : "Nothing happens to anyone that he is not fitted by nature to bear". So like what Rikkitikki says :)

[@eliojabbour1505]

i noticed that but i cant understand how maximum forgave quintus for killing his family. Just imagine what a man is Maximus to really understand that quintus did it as an order not personal hate yet quintus had the choice to not follow order and he had that power.

[@JohnMayhamm]

@@RikkiTikkiTavi290 Ii

[@rinanorich6322]

Joaquin's acting was so underrated in this movie! He did it so well that I cant even stand his character 😂

[@BARBRAPEACE]

Underrated??? How??? He won a golden Globe and got and Oscar nomination lmao

[@donwolf9725]

He reason why everyone is now noticing Joaquin's acting is becus of him playing the Joker

[@matthewcastleton2263]

This speech gives me goosebumps

[@SpookyLaugh]

One of the greatest, most iconic scenes of all time. This is a literal challenge to present better scenes, and I welcome it.

[@villacresesrenato]

The charge of the rohirrim in LOTR is up there as well

[@AliasSchmalias]

@@villacresesrenato There are so many movies that can make one cry...recently I have watched slumdog millionaire which is to me even more intense than gladiator 🙏 But I do not compare 🙏

[@ssteverogerss]

Win the crowd, and you win your freedom!

[@trickyfocus]

My name is Maximus Decimus Meridius, commander of the Armies of the North, General of the phoenix Legions, loyal servant to the true emperor, Marcus Aurelius. Father to a murdered son, husband to a murdered wife. And I will have my vengeance, in this life or the next.

[@inspecthergadget4503]

Please leave a message and I will get back to you as soon as I can

[@alexandermartes1806]

Wow! Epic line! But so true! 👍😄

[@stephencurran1164]

Felix legions*

[@hallowedmoth638]

Felix*

[@AthelstanEngland]

I thought your name was Lenny?

[@chrisanduncensoredjapan6627]

I snuck into adjacent screenings ti watch this repeatedly. A formative film for sure.

[@tonka_official]

Its still amazes me how a 20 yrs film still can make me feel like this one. I miss the old days where good films were made.

[@Ludopoetic]

Joaquin Phoenix face after the revelation, the look in his eyes and the subtile shake of his jaw... A good damn actor

[@teej783]

His gestures when the crowd cheers after Maximus mounts the horse and catches the sword tossed to him is genius.

[@OpelMantaB1977]

would be more like "and then he knew: he fcked it up!"

[@Portrial]

The emperor's worst nightmare just came back from the dead. Phoenix portrayal in this reality was so spot on and immersive

[@robthefactsmachine9428]

*Fun Fact* *Did you know that the man,the myth,the legend himself the one and only man in black Johnny Cash was a huge fan of this film? Yup Gladiator was one of his top 5 favorite movies to watch.*

[@lexaneli]

Phoenix and Russell are 2 of the best actors whose work is not appreciated enough! Their transformation into the characters they play is INCREDIBLE!

[@chickendrawsdogs3343]

1:42 - The expression on Commodus' face...the astonishment, the anger, the fear of being confronted by one whom he considers beneath him, a slave, in front of a crowd and his guards, of his guilt being called out. IT'S INSANE!!

[@YeNZeC]

The bigger issue here is The man he regards as a slave is the one who his father intrusted the whole Empire, the very man who in this time period built the roman empire into a empire worth something.

[@nsmith3128]

I was 15 when this movie came out. I lied to my Aunt about having a ride home from the movies because she wouldn't have let me go otherwise. I saw this 3 times the same day. It still gives me chills. I walked all the way home afterwards quoting the whole thing. 1 of the best days ever.

[@JoseSandoval-zk7oz]

Why did he touch his chest when he looked at quintes?

[@davidreali6728]

@@JoseSandoval-zk7oz Initially Quintus served the roman army under the command of Maximus. Then he was "promoted" by Commodus to the head of the pretorian guard and he received the order to kill Maximus and his family. The gesture was one of the first shot of the movie, between Maximus and Quintus, it means "strength and honour"...but in this contest was clearly ironical..I don't think at this stage Quintus has some honour left...

[@JoseSandoval-zk7oz]

@syd bohne lol

[@TheBanaxel]

congratulatones to you, you know how live and enjoy life

[@nanakwamedanso2962]

i just love the alliteration in his name and how the words were arranged in the quote..absolutely perfect

[@jeciel85]

Such a powerful scene. He said his name in the most powerful scene.