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to absolutely love Russell Crowe in Gladiator?

26 replies

CassCade · 04/09/2012 00:09

That's it really. Watching it right now. God, he's good. Just wanted to share.

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rubyslippers · 04/09/2012 00:10

YANBU

I think he was at his best in that film

CassCade · 04/09/2012 00:13

Thanks ruby. I agree. I was watching it on my own and needed to tell someone! ;)

Although, have you seen Master and Commander? Love that, too.

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MrsTerrysChocolateOrange · 04/09/2012 00:13

Shame he appears to be such a nob-end in RL Sad

InkyBinky · 04/09/2012 00:15

YANBU, Grin i love his voice and everything else really.

Unfortunately I find him a bit disappointing when he is not acting.Confused

NellyJob · 04/09/2012 00:16

love that movie, so cinematic.
apparently historically it's not accurate, but who cares?

CassCade · 04/09/2012 00:17

Ha! You're right. Oh well, bit of escapism is great. Such a fab film!

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MaMattoo · 04/09/2012 00:17

Like him A Lot in that film. Also liked him in Proof of life.

Sombrine · 04/09/2012 00:21

It's my favourite movie of all time, and RC makes that movie what it is. YANBU :-)

BurlingtonBertieFromBow · 04/09/2012 00:22

Joaquin Phoenix is such a good baddie

thepeoplesprincess · 04/09/2012 00:24

Joaquin Phoenix is just beautiful.

NellyJob · 04/09/2012 00:24

oooh yes what a baddie!!
like the tall African gladiator too, and it was Oliver Reed's last movie.

Alibabaandthe40nappies · 04/09/2012 00:24

YANBU - he is so hot in that film.

I also like him in robin hood, which I'm aware is all kinds of wrong.

MrsFaffnBobbocks · 04/09/2012 00:25

Oh yes! He is fabulous in that film. Just finishes watching it. (Swoon) For me he is def one of those characters that are fanciable, but where the actor is not. Like Jack Bauer (24) - another gorgeous character (not so hot actor)

CassCade · 04/09/2012 00:27

Going out on a limb here, but InkyBinky, yes, voices!!! Oliver Reed - listen to his voice - close your eyes if you have to, but ... his voice is lovely. He was so charismatic, such a shame about what happened to him.

They were all so well cast in Gladiator.

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Alibabaandthe40nappies · 04/09/2012 00:29

Ahem. On what planet is Kiefer Sutherland not hot??

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CassCade · 04/09/2012 00:36

Yes, Joaquin Phoenix, so so sinister and marvellously mad! Ooh, they're all great.
And thanks everyone, no longer feel alone!

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MrsFaffnBobbocks · 04/09/2012 00:39

Ooo I think you can have him Alibaba

MrsFaffnBobbocks · 04/09/2012 00:41

I'm afraid Oliver Reed is my guilt secret (but in his younger years - not not not in Gladiator)

InkyBinky · 04/09/2012 00:42

Sorry to rain on your parade but have you seen him recently Scroll down to second photo Confused

oh dear, back to looking at Zac efron pictures

crazy8 · 04/09/2012 00:45

I love when he does his "My name is Max Decimus Meridius" speech. I get my DC to say it to me. Always cheers me up Grin

crazy8 · 04/09/2012 00:45

Meant to say "Maximus"Blush

CassCade · 04/09/2012 00:47

My God - Inky, now I'm really, really sad! Russell, a Geography teacher? Russell, darling, why?! Go and put your leather armour back on.

MrsFB, yes! Oliver Reed in his early days... Rrrr!

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Hownoobrooncoo · 04/09/2012 00:49

oh, had many a Maximus (not Russell) fantasy when Gladiator first came out. he was the perfect here, perfect man - they hit the nail on the head if they were aiming for every woman's fantasy man.

showtunesgirl · 04/09/2012 00:50

I think he's great in that film. Can't wait to see what he makes of Javert in Les Mis!

CassCade · 04/09/2012 00:51

Everytime I press 'post message', I see there's been a new post and I have to jump joyfully back in!
crazy8, if I could have remembered all the names, I would have quoted that line earlier! Me too, for that speech...

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