Need an research paper on the epic film gladiator. Needs to be 9 pages. Please no plagiarism.

Need an research paper on the epic film gladiator. Needs to be 9 pages. Please no plagiarism. Maximus Decimus Meridius (Russell Crowe) is immediately reduced to slavery by circumstances that followed the self-declaration of Commodus as emperor. The basic reason why Commodus strangled his father was simply that his father (Emperor Marcus Aurelius) intended to let Maximus Decimus Meridius succeed his emperorship, and Commodus could not stand by to see someone else take the throne that he believed was rightfully his (Girgus 10).

Maximus’ family pays the ultimate price when they become collateral damage as Commodus men storm his home with the intention of killing him (Maximus). Downtrodden and heartbroken, Maximus buries his family, and probably out of shock and despair, collapses, and is picked up by Proximo’s men. Maximus understands that his family paid the price that was his to pay, and with that as a motivation, he rises up the military ranks (gladiator ranks) in a bid to avenge his family’s murder (Hughes-Warrington 23).

This story portrays the ancient Roman culture, both in an authentic and entertaining way. The use of both fact and exaggeration in this movie brings out not only a clear idea of what the director wanted to bring out but also an entertaining taste that increases the urge to watch. By correlating the historical facts as laid down by historians and the facts dramatized in this movie, this research paper will establish, precisely, whether this movie is authentic or fantastic.

The movie is centered/based on true events that happened in the Roman Empire and were inspired by some true characters that existed as well during the time between 150 AD and 180 AD. Even though there is evidence of significant historical research, much of the plot is founded/based on fiction, along with some of the characters. The film is in its own sense creating an authenticity that tries to portray the true nature of ancient Rome.