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Originally Posted by Jeff Lebowski
Very interesting background, SU. Thanks for that.
The closing scene in Gladiator is quite beautiful, IMO. Where he is walking through the field to his home "in the afterlife".
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I agree about the last scene. The music also adds a lot to that scene while the cinematography is splendid.
Commodus' use of the games to anesthetize the populace seems an allegory of popular culture today, including spectator sports. This is the true opiate of the people. Ironic that Gladiator bears that message.