THE GLADIATOR WHO DEFIED AN EMPIRE

Gladiator – 2000

 

From Richard Harris’s inspiring but short entrance on the screen to the unlikely ending to the film, Ridley Scott certainly has made a name for himself with this film, and so has the superb Russell Crowe, with the role of “The Spanion”.

I found this film most exhilarating and refreshing giving a whole new standard for the Roman era of films, completing with such likes as Ben Hur and the and the acclaimed TV series of “Spartacus  Blood and Sand” even now 12 years later it is still brilliant with spectacular special effects this is a master piece of a film.

As I am not a big fan of Joaquin Phoenix, I found his character arrogant and annoying to watch, but that was his character but portrayed well by Joaquin, but I take my hat of to him because a role like that is hard to play.

12 years later and its still getting 8/10.

a iconic yet moving film by Ridley Scott.

Filming

While out with my best friends, we made a documentary on what there is to do in the local town of Godalming, I thought I would get some shots.

Coldplay: Mylo Xyloto

After only just recently finding my true self and that has been aided by the musical arts, and this ranges from grunge to classical. And yes I do like classical i find it rather relaxing and soothing something that these modern artists don’t seem to appreciate. music has certainly moved on from the revolutionary Beatles to the deafening Dub-step which I have to regretfully say is now a genre of music. But the is one band who have been together for 15 years, and have taken the world by storm with there smooth sound and melancholy way and vintage style.

Coldplay, have had 5 albums, parachutes, Rush Of Blood To The Head, X & Y, Viva La Vida and the new and anticipated Mylo Xyloto, which in my opinion has lived up to its expectations as a great following to the albums that have been sold in there millions.

The new album features Rihanna, in the song Princess of China which is a great song that has great melodies and a chorus.

Well done to Coldplay and there fantastic new album which has been a great success, and I am looking forward to there new songs that we are all anticipating in the future.

Sherlock Holmes: A Game Of Shadows

I went to go and se the new Sherlock Holmes film yesterday and thought it was “bloody brilliant” the relationship that the Robert Downey Jr and Jude Law had was brilliant along with the superb story line and directing by Guy Richey.  With the very Conan Doyle ending this is a great film with all the extras that makes it stand out from the average to the legendary. I thoroughly enjoyed this funny yet evoking piece of  film which could be on of Guys best yet.

2012

2012 is a new year and my last year within the safety and stability of school. I have then decided to write on this blog, to…keep me sanity this year. look forward to writing to you all (: