However, his biggest accomplishment at that point was stillRidley Scotts greatest movie,Gladiator.
It wasnt until 2003 that Crowe finally landed a project to rival it.
Whichever of these films audiences prefer ultimately comes down to personal preference.
Sadly, neither project even came close to the heights ofGladiator.
After escaping execution, he is enslaved and becomes a gladiator.
Gladiator follows Maximus, a Roman general betrayed by the new emperor Commodus. After escaping execution, he is enslaved and becomes a gladiator. Set in ancient Rome, the story portrays his struggle for survival and quest for vengeance as he battles for his freedom in the arena.
