tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2510838034230087057.post351295926108766612..comments2008-04-24T14:59:52.471-07:00Comments on Art of Film II: Gladiatorryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10591424002121833673noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2510838034230087057.post-54008321313943732252008-03-02T19:08:00.000-08:002008-03-02T19:08:00.000-08:00I noticed that flashback throughout the movie. Eac...I noticed that flashback throughout the movie. Each time Maximus got closer to death we saw more and more of that flashback. I concluded it was a symbol of Maximus rejoining with his family by death. I also really enjoyed the movie because it was my first time seeing Gladiator. In the last scene, although it's tragic Maximus dies I think it's soothing knowing he's where he want to be...with his family.Jake Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16661431667352311820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2510838034230087057.post-53375859851648819772008-02-28T20:02:00.000-08:002008-02-28T20:02:00.000-08:00I hadn't noticed the family thing at all until I r...I hadn't noticed the family thing at all until I read your post. That <B>is</B> clever of Scott. It makes sense both as motivation in the plot and as an effective way of pulling an emotional reaction from the audience. Also, I've always loved that last scene, where we see the field that Maximus imagines as he dies. The colors and music are just perfect, and it all seems so pleasant. The conflict is all finally, elegantly tied up.Will Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17985791862178078052noreply@blogger.com