The Rewatchables ‘Gladiator’ With Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, Shea Serrano, and Jason Concepcion
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May 5, 2020 
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Crowe's Perfect Casting
- Russell Crowe perfectly embodied the Gladiator role, blending nobility, ferocity, and humor.
- No other actor at that time could have achieved the same balance of physical presence and acting skills.
Attainable Bulk
- Shea Serrano believes Russell Crowe's physique was essential for the role of Maximus.
- Crowe possessed an attainable bulk, unlike the overly sculpted physiques seen in movies like "300".
Master and Commander's Superiority
- Jason Concepcion considers "Master and Commander" a superior film to "Gladiator."
- He praises its storytelling, acting, and cinematography, despite acknowledging "Gladiator's" rewatchability.