Essays Tagged: "Maximus"
Film and Audio Choices Charecteristics of A Beautiful Mind and Gladiator : Audio Visual Production
elius' reign (180 A.D.), the aging emperor angers his son Commodus by making it known that he wants Maximus, a fearsome and respected Roman general, to be his successor. Power-hungry Commodus kills hi ... Roman general, to be his successor. Power-hungry Commodus kills his father and orders the death of Maximus. But the latter flees, only to discover that his wife and child have been murdered by Commod ...
Subjects: Art Essays > Film & TV Studies
The Comparison of Beowulf and the Gladiator
he Gladiator and in the epic poem Beowulf, there were many similarities that occurred. For instance Maximus and Beowulf were well respected, loyal, and they fought for what they believed in. In both s ... characteristics of good is defined as one being positive in nature, which characterizes Beowulf and Maximus. They were very positive people and helpful to others. On the other hand the characteristics ...
Subjects: Art Essays > Film & TV Studies > Film Review and Analysis
Describe Commodus, (from movie Gladiator)motivation for growth and change through conflict.
innately devious and this is not resolved throughout Gladiator. He identifies his main adversary as Maximus, his father's favourite, but in reality it is his own lack of moral fibre that is his greate ... is father's favourite, but in reality it is his own lack of moral fibre that is his greatest enemy. Maximus's fallicious death triggers a surge towards a more confident, vehement Commodus, but when Ma ...
Subjects: Art Essays > Film & TV Studies
Gladiators
In 73 B.C a gladiator started a revolt in Italy, which involved 70,000 slaves. Maximus was the one who was the leader of this revolt. Maximus became a slave, who had to fight in h ... e, who had to fight in he gladiator games. Eventually he was in the coliseum fighting fir his life. Maximus also won the crowds heart as he killed each victim. he earned his great skill from wars befo ... his fellow man found him and told him that his army was located in Astua and ready to die for him. Maximus was brought into slavery by a guy called Commodus, the empire's son. Commodus didn't like Ma ...
Subjects: Humanities Essays > Classical Studies
Story of a Young Gladiator who rose above all
his fellow man found him and told him that his army was located in Astua and ready to die for him. Maximus was brought into slavery by a guy called Commodus, the empire's son. Commodus didn't like Ma ... s son. Commodus didn't like Maximus, Because his father Marcus crleus had loved him more and wanted Maximus to be the empire. Maximus can to slavery and became a gladiator who won the crowd's heart by ...
Subjects: Social Science Essays > Society and community
An essay that explains how the movie GLADIATOR portrays the characteristics of ancient Rome
World Civilizations- Gladiator AssignmentContrasting Values of Maximus and Commodus and how they reflect characteristics of RomeGladiator was simply an outstanding ... governing Rome in hope that they may restore the Republic. The first and more favored by Marcus is Maximus, an extraordinary Spanish-born general, who fights the Germanian Armies with Marcus Aurelius ... traordinary Spanish-born general, who fights the Germanian Armies with Marcus Aurelius by his side. Maximus is a practical man who values family, strength, honor, discipline, and loyalty; this draws M ...
Subjects: Art Essays > Film & TV Studies
Ridley Scott's 'Gladiator'
ompletely historically inaccurate epic, starring Russell Crowe in the performance of his career, as Maximus, and Joaquin Phoenix as Commodus.The film primarily focuses on leadership, drama and politic ... who then became a gladiator, and one that defied his emperor - a classic and intriguing storyline. Maximus embodies all admirable qualities, and has a heart of gold. He is, however, opposed by the je ...
Subjects: Art Essays > Film & TV Studies
Gladiator. Comparison from the movie to actual history. similarities and differences.
he plot more interesting. I connected what I could between the movie and the actual history of Rome.Maximus was the general of Rome and a really good general at that. He lead Rome to many victories. H ... to succeed him in the throne. When Commodus heard this from his father, he killed him and sentenced Maximus to death. When Maximus escaped, he was picked up by a group of men and sold as a slave to be ...
Subjects: Art Essays > Film & TV Studies > Film Review and Analysis
Hamlet vs Gladiator essay
is is very similar in Gladiator when Commodus kills his father, the Roman Emperor, Marcus Aurelius. Maximus, a Roman General, was very close with Marcus who told Maximus "he [was] the son [he] should ... , was very close with Marcus who told Maximus "he [was] the son [he] should have had..." and wanted Maximus to carry on as Emperor instead of his son Commodus. Maximus seeks vengeance on Commodus not ...
Subjects: Literature Research Papers
Gladiator Analysis essay
ons.The plot of this film is relatively simple. Marcus Aurelius, empreror of Rome at the time, asks Maximus, his favorite general, to become emperor after his death and eventually restore the power to ... death and eventually restore the power to the senate. Commodus, the son of Aurelius, is jealous of Maximus and kills his father, afterwards asking Maximus for his loyalty. When Maximus refuses, Commo ...
Subjects: Art Essays > Film & TV Studies
Pick a historical related film and analyse its historical accuracy.
re confined to more static siege warfare.I have found no proof corresponding to the Roman commander Maximus, the movie's hero, and if there were one, it would not have been a German shepherd, a breed ...
Subjects: Art Essays > Film & TV Studies > Film Review and Analysis
Gladiator: A Review
is is by far one of his best performances, which earned himself a 2001 Academy Award for best actor.Maximus (played by Russell Crowe), is a respected Roman general during the height of the Roman Empir ... e Roman Empire. Upon winning his latest battle against barbarians and bringing peace to the Empire, Maximus craves nothing more than to return home and to farm with his family. However, the aging Empe ...
Subjects: Art Essays > Film & TV Studies > Film Review and Analysis
Essay on "Gladiator".
mily.The plot of this film is relatively simple. Marcus Aurelius, emperor of Rome at the time, asks Maximus, his favorite general, to become emperor after his death and eventually restore the power to ... s death and eventually restore the power to the senate. Commodus, the son of emperor, is jealous of Maximus and kills his father, afterwards asking Maximus for his loyalty. When Maximus refuses, Commo ...
Subjects: Art Essays > Film & TV Studies > Film Review and Analysis
'Gladiator'
thtaking acting, moving cinematography, and flawless score all merge into a pinnacle of film making.Maximus (Crowe) is a respected Roman general during the height of the Roman Empire. Upon winning his ... e Roman Empire. Upon winning his latest battle against barbarians and bringing peace to the Empire, Maximus craves nothing more than to return home and to farm with his family. However, the aging Empe ...
Subjects: Art Essays > Film & TV Studies > Film Review and Analysis
Gladiator
of the year's best films. The premise is predictable enough: a Roman general by the name of Maximus (Russell Crowe), a fictional warrior in a sea of real historical figures in 180 A.D. Rome, i ... s Aurelius, the dying emperor "“ brilliantly brought to life by Richard Harris "“ informs Maximus that he should assume power after his death since he fears all hell would break loose if his ...
Subjects: Art Essays > Film & TV Studies > Film Review and Analysis
Herman Melville
Just before going to battle Maximus says to his men "what we do in life, echoes in eternity," in the movie Gladiator. Well that' ...
Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American
An Archetypal Paper Over Gladiator
or fulfills all of these requirements; therefore, it is an excellent example of an archetypal movie.Maximus Dessimus Meridius is the main character and the hero in the film Gladiator directed by Ridle ... to the people because of the corruption by the leaders. While thinking about the Emperor's decision Maximus is awakened to discover the emperor has been "slain" by his son Commodus; therefore, n ...
Subjects: Art Essays > Film & TV Studies > Film Review and Analysis
Gladiator Fact Or Foction
goal for the average citizen, the standard for heroes of the day.In the movie, Gladiators, General Maximus led his devoted legions to a single victory against the forest dwelling tribes of Germania. ... rotect what he feels is his birthright; Commodus murders his father and prepares a similar fate for Maximus, who escapes his executioners. Maximus rides across Europe only to find on his arrival the b ...
Subjects: Art Essays > Film & TV Studies > Film Review and Analysis
Gladiator Critique
Theme: ?What we do in life echoes in eternity?? This line, recited by Maximus, generally sums up the theme of Gladiator. The cliché, ?love conquers all,? is eviden ... ident throughout this Oscar-winning Best Picture. Throughout the movie, there are flash forwards to Maximus? afterlife in Elysium. A reoccurring theme is found between Maximus and his companion whenev ... e in Elysium. A reoccurring theme is found between Maximus and his companion whenever they speak of Maximus? slain family. ? You will see them again?but not yet.? The love Maximus has for his family i ...
Subjects: Art Essays > Film & TV Studies > Film Review and Analysis
Julius Caesar
n attempt to take charge of Egypt and failed. He announced his candidacy for the office of pontifex maximus. He resorted to bribery to obtain office. Caesar was suspended shortly afterward. He held co ...
Subjects: History Term Papers > World History