Joaquin-Phoenix Movie Reviews

For such a great movie, I wonder why there are hardly any reviews..."Inventing the Abbots" is a sweet, old fashioned love story, but just because it's set in the 5O's & 6O's, doesn't mean it doesn't get a little wild! Its rated "R" for a reason ~ it includes sex scenes, brief nudity, foul language, etc....JOAQUIN PHOENIX and BILLY CRUDUP star as 2 working class teenage brothers who happen to be infatuated by the prettiest and wealthiest girls in town; the 3 Abbott sisters played by JOANNA GOING, JENNIFER CONNELLY, & LIV TYLER. Over the years they get involved w/ each of the sisters and the director takes us along for the ride. I enjoyed the movie as well as the acting. Its not hard to believe Liv and Joaquin actually fell in love during this movie and dated 3 years after...I recommend checking this movie out if you enjoy any of these actors~you'll enjoy it! A+

Based on a rather depressing short story, this is the only movie which I can honestly say is better than the book. It still surprises me that the critics weren't more impressed with it than they were.

Although Inventing the Abbotts is centered on two well-treaded themes - love across a class divide and bad blood between families - it takes enough of a new approach to avoid cliches. For one thing, the animosity between the rich Abbotts and the working-class Holts is selective, with varying degrees of friendship and respect between certain members of each family showing through alongside the bitterness between others. The exact cause of that bitterness, centered on a long-ago business deal between the two families' fathers, is a combination of mystery and misinformation to the main character, Doug (Joaquim Phoenix). The resolution of that mystery plays out alongside Doug's changing relationship with the Abbotts' youngest daughter, Pamela (Liv Tyler) throughout the film, thus preventing the forbidden-love motif from becoming overbearing.

But the movie does remain a love story at heart, and Phoenix and Tyler are remarkably well-suited to the task. (They apparently were a real-life item for some time after filming - and the sincerity shows.) Complicating the picture are Doug's bitter, jealous elder brother Jaycee (Billy Crudup), who sows discord among both families throughout the film; Pamela's troubled relationship with her sisters and parents; and the hazards of growing up in general. In keeping with the avoidance of stereotypes and cliches, character development is strong almost across the board. The Holts' relative poverty is neither romanticized nor used exploitatively; and if the Abbotts prove that money can't buy happiness, neither are they made out to be shallow or heartless.

The 1950s setting is painstakingly executed as well, featuring a Smithsonian-worthy collection of period appliances, furniture and other everyday items (not to mention an authentic Greyhound bus). The lack of any racial diversity or an overtly political message about that era's injustices might be of some concern to the sensitivities of the politically correct, but the film does in fact address some such concerns (particuarlry the oppression of women) in a subtle but effective fashion.

For my money, this is perhaps the most underrated movie of the 1990s. Buy it while it's available!

I saw this movie on t.v. but it was so good that I am going to buy it! Joaquin Phoenix is so romantic in the movie. It's definetely a great movie and I would recommend it to anyone who likes drama's and romance movies.

The movie, Inventing the Abbotts, although mildly entertaining, lacks a real plot, or a hook to keep the viewer watching. The movie is mostly about two brothers who each have their own Abbott girl, Douglas and Pam, and JC and Elanor, much to Joan and Lloyd Abbotts dismay. The ritzy and sophisticated upper class socialites, (The Abbotts), end up sending Elanor away to get away from JC. Then JC goes on to seduce Alice, who is simply terrified of her parents. All the while, a deep family history is unfolding between Doug and his mother. The past of the both the Abbotts and of Doug and JC's family are intertwined so closely that that whole town knows of all the rumored affairs and thefts. Dougs mother finally clears up the matter with Doug, which surprises JC, and then JC seduces yet another Abbott girl. The last one, the youngest one, Doug's Abbott Girl:Pam. Near the end of the movie they get back together. This movie needs to explain more about the past of the two families and spend more time on Elanor and Alice than Pamela.

Inventing the Abbotts is a great love story, realistically portraying social classes, teenage problems, the 50's era, bitterness and misunderstandings and true love. JC's bitterness is resolved when he finds out the truth about his Father and how Mr. Abbott really feels about his Mother. There is closure for all involved when the final truths come forth. This is revealed in a most subtle way, done with much wisdom in this story, if you pay attention. Most of all, real love overrules all prejudices in the end. A lovely story which should have won an
award.

This is an excellent movie. It's a nice love story nicely depicting the 50's, teenage problems, class differences and loss of a loved one. Bitterness is resolved in the end when Mr. Abbott's true feelings for Mrs. Holt is revealed as well as the real reason for the death of Mr. Holt. Closure comes for JC and Doug in a subtle but satisfying way.
Letitia McManus

Buffalo Soldiers is going to be a movie which will unsettle all living patriotic Americans. Any film like this would be hailed as a stroke of genius but then September 11th 2001 halted this movie from it's original release date. As it stands it's a fine movie about the incompetency of the American army and the boredom the soldiers have as they have nothing to do. The only problem is.......do we have any sympathy for the characters at all? I found myself thinking that it was pointless because the characters show nothing to garner any sympathy.....and perhaps that's the point of the film. In that case it's good. But the whole joke about the army generals being inept is one that's very tiring and repetitive. I think the only person in this who gets any sympathy at all is the new soldier who came in thinking that what his father said " about army guys stick together " is given a bit of a shock when he gets beaten up really badly. An important lesson for those to say that you shouldn't always believe your own romantic illusions. They tend to be nothing but a figment of your imagination.

As a film, Buffalo Soldiers is an interesting film, but is it really great? The answer is no. The problem with films like these is that will always suffer under films like it and that have been done before. Dr. Strangelove and Apocalypse Now will forever be the masters of the genre. Anything else seems to be tipping their hat towards them. They do have their moments of brilliance but they cover themselves inside a shell that in the end you've got a film that you've thought you've seen before in some other form and what this leaves you with no other option

If you are very patriotic to the cause of the whole war on terrorism...you would be better off staying away from this film. It's not going to leave you with a pleasant memory of what your boys ( and girls ) are doing over there ( even though it is totally different in their contexts )

multi-layered characterizations combined with an evolving story involves the viewer in the movies action. Unpredictable and surprising. Kind of like being stationed overseas.

At last this film got released in Ireland... This story just happens to have the US military involved...but it is an eye opener in the sense that they could have used *any* army in the world - it focuses on what soldiers do when they are bored and idle....not just because they are American!
I thought it was fantastic. Brilliant acting, brilliant plot and makes you think!

Even though this movie was just recently released, I have seen it about 20 times. Maybe I'm a bit prejudiced because I am the biggest Vince Vaughn and Joaquin Phoenix fan in the world (they are only the finest guys ever), but I loved the movie as well as the main characters. This movie is dark yet lighthearted at times, creepy yet hilarious-it is a thriller packed with comedy, and mystery. The actors in it are incredible, and each of them give incredible performances. Vince Vaughn plays the hilarious Lester Long, Joaquin plays the troubled Clay, Georgina Cates plays a small-town gal with a serious attitude problem, and Janeane Garofolo plays a witty FBI agent. (Also watch for the goofy Deputy) The plot is fast-paced, and you will never know what happens next. This is a definite must-see movie!

Who doesn't love Janeane Garoffalo. I have always enjoyed Vince Vaughn movies, and Joaquin Phoenix is a charmer. Check him out in Inventing The Abbotts. Clay Pigeons is one of those dark comedies that keeps the audience intrigued and also keeps them laughing the whole way through. Highly recommended by big time movie buff. The best line? "Look! There's a girl floating upside down!" "How do you know it's a girl?" "Because of the long hair." "Well, it could be a rock star." Ha!

Janeane Garofalo is so great in this role, as are all the other actors. I would definately recommend this movie. It has a few slow moments but it has a great plot and a wonderful cast that more than make up for them.

Even though this movie was just recently released, I have seen it about 20 times. Maybe I'm a bit prejudiced because I am the biggest Vince Vaughn and Joaquin Phoenix fan in the world (they are only the finest guys ever), but I loved the movie as well as the main characters. This movie is dark yet lighthearted at times, creepy yet hilarious-it is a thriller packed with comedy, and mystery. The actors in it are incredible, and each of them give incredible performances. Vince Vaughn plays the hilarious Lester Long, Joaquin plays the troubled Clay, Georgina Cates plays a small-town gal with a serious attitude problem, and Janeane Garofolo plays a witty FBI agent. (Also watch for the goofy Deputy) The plot is fast-paced, and you will never know what happens next. This is a definite must-see movie!

Who doesn't love Janeane Garoffalo. I have always enjoyed Vince Vaughn movies, and Joaquin Phoenix is a charmer. Check him out in Inventing The Abbotts. Clay Pigeons is one of those dark comedies that keeps the audience intrigued and also keeps them laughing the whole way through. Highly recommended by big time movie buff. The best line? "Look! There's a girl floating upside down!" "How do you know it's a girl?" "Because of the long hair." "Well, it could be a rock star." Ha!

Janeane Garofalo is so great in this role, as are all the other actors. I would definately recommend this movie. It has a few slow moments but it has a great plot and a wonderful cast that more than make up for them.

I went to Brother Bear not really knowing what to expect. Some of the recent Disney hand drawn animated releases have fallen short of expectations. I have to say that I was extremely impressed by the plot and character development in this movie. The story, while it is a relatively simple one, is one that draws you in and makes you care about the characters. And while many of us can see where the plot is going, the journey is highly enjoyable with some unexpected twists along the way.

For those of you who don't know what the movie is about, it is a coming of age movie about a boy who becomes a man by becoming a bear. Beyond that, it is about breaking stereotypes, and developing a respect for life. It is about dealing with anger and loss. The emotional intensity of this movie is much more similar to Lilo and Stitch or Finding Nemo, than it is to older hand animated movies such as Aladdin or The Little Mermaid. My four year old is very sensitive and had to be held at several points during the movie. But my six year old loved it, and learned some valuable lessons as well.

If I had anything negative to say, it would be that the music is not as memorable as I would have liked. I wish that they had asked Sir Elton John to contribute to the music for the picture. I like Phil Collins, but the music is too reminiscent of Tarzan for me. Still, it's not enough of a negative in this movie to make me change my rating.

Overall, I think that if they made more hand animated movies like this, they could continue to put them out forever. CGI is nice, but part of what makes Pixar movies memorable is the care given to the plot. This movie will probably be one of the great animated sleeper movies of all time--definitely can't wait to own it on DVD as well.

Disney new animated movie "Brother Bear" is absolutely breath taking. The story line was well thought out, and it had a theme, which was not rammed into your skull. The movie was very pleasant, and at times, very saddening. The artwork is one of Disney's Best!

Brother Bear takes place in the Pacific Northwest. It involves three brothers, of which, Kenai (the main character) is the youngest. Kenai is about to become a man, and he has a ceremony, for which he will receive his spiritual totem. This totem is supposed to guide him through life, and it represents that persons true character. After the ceremony, Kenai realizes a bear has taken some fish that the brothers had caught. In anger, Kenai goes and hunts down the bear. In the fight that ensues, Kenai's oldest brother is killed. Enraged by this Kenai seeks revenge for the death of his brother. Because of his anger and rage, Kenai upsets the "spirits", and is transformed into a bear. This is where Kenai's adventure begins, and where he sees the world through "Another's Eyes".

This was an absolutely terrific movie that Disney made. I did feel it was a little short though; here is some main points, which I felt, made the movie so good:

In Disney's Brother Bear, each character was drawn to express great emotions. To be able to portray a characters emotion, you need exceptional artwork. By this, I mean you need to be able to draw expressions, body movement, and other effects to pull it off. In this movie, Disney pulled off this with amazing results. For example, when Kenai (as a bear) would jump, get upset or move quickly, you would see his fur "puff" up. This was amazing, because it portrayed a weight to him, and it was used to express feelings that would be hard to do without it.

Another intriguing fact has to do with the screen size. For the first fifteen minutes, you will notice that the movie does not take up the entire screen. After a certain point (when Kenai is transformed into a bear) you will notice that it goes to full wide screen. What is cool about this is its representation of "opening ones eyes". This is supposed to make the viewer feel that "Kenai" is now seeing through "another's eyes". At first, I couldn't figure it out, but when I saw the switch it made perfect sense.

Rutt and Tuke are a very good comedic relief for the story. There was always some humor in the story, but Rutt and Tuke always brings a smile to your face when they appear.

The theme in itself was also extremely good. What I really like about the movie is how they did the theme. Some other Disney movies would pound the theme into your skull. This would often drive me crazy. Brother Bear, however, does no such thing. They mention the theme in the beginning, then let it fall into the background, without having the characters restating the theme every ten minutes or so. This pays off really well, because the viewer understands the underlying theme, and it makes the movie that much better. Instead of announcing the theme, they let the characters of the movie tell the theme through there expressions.

I liked Phil Collins music, but liked it even more after I saw the movie. His music has the ability of bringing forth emotions and feelings with his songs. When played, the music and animation would really begin to [pull] at your heart. They did a great job in creating music that would really reach out and express the characters feelings to the audience.

There is one section, in which i am disappointed at, the comments on the animation. I've read many reviews, where they say that the animation is nowhere near as good as "Finding Nemo" or "The Lion King". I strongly disagree with those ideas.

For one, you can't compare "Finding Nemo" to "Brother Bear" because they are two different styles of animation (One being 2D and the other 3D). They use computer animated sections in this movie, but they are not intended to "steal" the show; They simple mix in with the 2D work.

Second, have you reviewed previous movies made by Disney? The artwork is no less brilliant then their previous movies. They have artist, who like what they do, and try to do the best they can. Like i said above, if you watch the movie again, pay close attention to the colors, the style, and the animation that is put forth into the movie. I hope i did not come out to seem harsh, but i just felt the animation is getting some unfair treatment (although everyone is entitled to there opinions).

I would recommend this movie to anyone who loves a Disney Classic. This movie is breath taking; your kids will absolutely love it. I can also guarantee that most parents will have a pleasant time watching the movie. I give Brother Bear a solid 5 Stars!!!

Honestly, I thought Disney had lost thir touch when they started doing sequel after sequel. I was wrong.
Brother Bear is a great movie! It was excellent animation, and the bears facil expressions are funny yet realistic. The music, ALL by Phil Collins is great.
I cant think if one not great thing about this movie. Its an all around great expeiernce.

This is a great film. Keanu Reeves is fabulous as is everyone in the cast. Just so nicely done. Parenthood and choices and pressures and not having the answer and what to do with family... All rolled up into one great film. Don't miss this

Steve Martin is top billed in this film and he is excellent but the rest of the cast is just as good. This movie is actually divided into four separate parts-four different branch off's of the same family (the father, his kids and their families)-that allows this fine ensemble to portray all the ups and downs of family life. It is a film that teaches without preaching and it's lesson is clearly understood: in life, you can't have the peaks without the valleys. And because of it every character comes to stark realizations about themselves and their relationships with other people. All the characters, that is, except the one played by Tom Hulce. But even that character is correctly written; it just simply isn't the right time for him to realize.The interactions between the father (Jason Robards) and his two sons (Hulce and Martin) tell us much about all three characters' past, present and future. Unfortunately there isn't any interaction between the father and the two daughters, played by Martha Plimpton and Dianne Wiest, but with so many characters to deal with and so many ties to bind, there simply wasn't time. But the time the writers have is well spent indeed. Lowell Ganz and Babaloo Mandel have taken a very basic idea and expanded on it in a realistic and original way. It's no wonder that all the characters are tied together so perfectly in the end.Ron Howard has taken that script and directed these tremendous performers to superlative work. Very seldom have any of them been better. Martin shines in an everyman IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE portrayal of the father of three and the second oldest child of the four earlier mentioned. Not since ROXANNE had he given a performance of such range and depth. Dianne Wiest as his older sister won another Oscar nomination and is just as good as she was in HANNAH AND HER SISTERS. Martha Plimpton as the next oldest child is fine as a mother torn between her high-tech-education-supporter-husband (Moranis, his best work since LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS) and her young childhood deprived daughter. Tom Hulce is the youngest of Jason Robards' four kids and has the toughest role to play. He wasn't given the one-liners the others have. His character isn't likeable. His father obviously favors him at first, which is hard for the rest of the family as well as the audience to understand. But he portrays the character as it should be played-a wanderer with unstoppable dreams who is also to be pitied. Robards' portrayal of the father is one of his best and should have garnered him another Oscar nomination. Through Robards' father character we see how his kids turned out the way they did. And we see him growing and learning as he finds you CAN teach an old dog new tricks. Joaquin Phoenix, here billed as Leaf (River's kid brother as Wiest's youngest) and Helen Shaw as Grandma, the matriarch of the family are also excellent. Keanu Reeves (Wiest's son-in-law) and Mary Steenburgen (Martin's wife) round out the cast beautifully. Randy Newman's score is perfect and the song "I Love to See You Smile" is very infectious.Pulling everything together for a production is not an easy thing. When you couple that with the fact that in this movie, comedy and drama are blended together seemlessly, Howard and his cast and crew have created a true treasure. Being a perfect parent is not easy. Being a perfect person is impossible. If you are anything less, see this movie.

This movie will explain all about kids and the reasons not to have them.

Ok, So it was a good movie in the 80's....You can get other classics like Stripes, Caddyshack and Ghostbusters for under $20....why can't they release Space Camp at the same price???
Just a note for the movie industry to review....

I say this is a must see for soon to be trainees or fromer trainees. Movie is far fecthed but is a good laguh. It tells only a short story of what camp is really like not even close.

I just got off the phone with the vendor VIDAYO in California.
I never dealt with nicer people. I think I will be ok and I will get my moneys worth now. I had sent them an e-mail and they called me within the hour that I sent the e-mail! Hows that for service? And the very knowedgable gentleman helped me by contacting the manuafacturer of the Space Camp title, and procured me a non-defective copy. I should be receiving it within the next couple of weeks!

Yes, Space Camp is one of my all-time favorite movies, which bring me back to the days of my youth. If you love movies about space technology then this is definitely a movie you want in your collection!!! And get it from VIDAYO in California. They are prompt courteous and professional!

There is quite a bit of violence in this movie, so it is not for the timid. but the themes of fate, honor, diginity and karma are strong. Crowe gives an outstanding performance.

Make no mistake- this is Russell Crowe's movie. His performance as a Roman general-turned-slave carries this movie over top and makes its script flaws forgiveable. It also helps this movie avoid the laughable "men-in-skirts" syndrome that befalls so many Hollywood epics set in Classical times.

Crowe begins the film as heroic and victorious Maximus, Emperor Marcus Aurelius' favorite. Maximus leads his legions to victory in a battle sequence that simply must be seen to be believed- many aptly compared it to "Saving Private Ryan." It trumps Stanley Kubrick's "Spartacus" finale for terror and realism, if not for scale and spectacle. Within a few short scenes after Maximus' triumph, Joaquin Phoenix, as Commodus, usurps the throne and Maximus escapes and flees to Spain to find his beloved family murdered. Wounded, he ends up in Africa (a confusing transition that would've benefitted from at least one image of a ship) under the care of Oliver Reed. Maximus becomes the greatest gladiator of them all, which leads him to Rome and a showdown with Commodus.

In between are some amazing scenes of gladiatorial combat, where dust and blood mingle. One scene in particular stands out: Maximus isn't interested in putting on a show; as a soldier, he killed out of necessity. Now, he must kill for the pleasure of debauched crowds. After dispatching his foes, he angrily hurls his sword into a luxury box and taunts the crowd, then throws down his other sword and angrily spits into the sand. This is Russell Crowe at his finest, in a brutal action sequence with emotional content, where his character's pain and loss coalesce with the crowd's bloodlust to produce a dramatic and utterly believable gesture of contempt.

Joaquin Phoenix manages to convey a man driven to excess by his father's indifference towards his existence, and his slide into insanity, without sacrificing all sympathy for Commodus. Never mind that the movie's story owes more to Caligula and that the political scenes can't match those in "Spartacus" for veracity and labyrintine plotting- this is a rousing, gut-wrenching spectacle with a human center and plenty of emotion. Not only that, its recreation of the Colosseum is awe-inspiring.

The DVD provides a neat bundle of extras (storyboards, commentary, a documentary on gladiators and deleted scenes among others) that greatly enhance a marvelous, action-packed film. This is one of those movies for which this technology was created.

With Oliver Reed in his last role as Proximo, Maximus' owner-mentor, an excellently restrained Richard Harris as Marcus Aurelius (great emperor, so-so father) and Connie Nielson as Commodus' sister and would-be love interest.

Since the plot has been dicussed from beginning to end in alot of the other reviews, I won't take up your time with another repeat of that. Gladiator won 5 Academy Awards including best picture for the year 2000.
The single disc version offers very little in bells and whistles. Even what should be the little booklet inside is single sheet with a picture just like the outside package and an ad for other DVDs from Dreamworks. The actual movie is beautifully reproduced both visually and in stunning Dolby Surround Sound.
The few extras you get on the single disc version are:
Film commentary from Ridley Scott the award winning director
Deleted Scenes, with director's commentary
Treasure Chest: a unique montage of additional footage cut to the powerful score
Special slide show featuring concept art and storyboards
Photo Gallery from behind the scenes of the Gladiator set
In-depth Production notes and detailed cast and filmaker biographies

This single disc version is put out for those who appreciate the film as being the star of the DVD. Which is the point of such a well made movie, isn't it?

I'm happy with this purchase. Be aware it has an R rating for "Intense, Graphic combat". But, there's alot more to this movie than the battle scenes and gladitorial action.
John Row

There is quite a bit of violence in this movie, so it is not for the timid. but the themes of fate, honor, diginity and karma are strong. Crowe gives an outstanding performance.

Make no mistake- this is Russell Crowe's movie. His performance as a Roman general-turned-slave carries this movie over top and makes its script flaws forgiveable. It also helps this movie avoid the laughable "men-in-skirts" syndrome that befalls so many Hollywood epics set in Classical times.

Crowe begins the film as heroic and victorious Maximus, Emperor Marcus Aurelius' favorite. Maximus leads his legions to victory in a battle sequence that simply must be seen to be believed- many aptly compared it to "Saving Private Ryan." It trumps Stanley Kubrick's "Spartacus" finale for terror and realism, if not for scale and spectacle. Within a few short scenes after Maximus' triumph, Joaquin Phoenix, as Commodus, usurps the throne and Maximus escapes and flees to Spain to find his beloved family murdered. Wounded, he ends up in Africa (a confusing transition that would've benefitted from at least one image of a ship) under the care of Oliver Reed. Maximus becomes the greatest gladiator of them all, which leads him to Rome and a showdown with Commodus.

In between are some amazing scenes of gladiatorial combat, where dust and blood mingle. One scene in particular stands out: Maximus isn't interested in putting on a show; as a soldier, he killed out of necessity. Now, he must kill for the pleasure of debauched crowds. After dispatching his foes, he angrily hurls his sword into a luxury box and taunts the crowd, then throws down his other sword and angrily spits into the sand. This is Russell Crowe at his finest, in a brutal action sequence with emotional content, where his character's pain and loss coalesce with the crowd's bloodlust to produce a dramatic and utterly believable gesture of contempt.

Joaquin Phoenix manages to convey a man driven to excess by his father's indifference towards his existence, and his slide into insanity, without sacrificing all sympathy for Commodus. Never mind that the movie's story owes more to Caligula and that the political scenes can't match those in "Spartacus" for veracity and labyrintine plotting- this is a rousing, gut-wrenching spectacle with a human center and plenty of emotion. Not only that, its recreation of the Colosseum is awe-inspiring.

The DVD provides a neat bundle of extras (storyboards, commentary, a documentary on gladiators and deleted scenes among others) that greatly enhance a marvelous, action-packed film. This is one of those movies for which this technology was created.

With Oliver Reed in his last role as Proximo, Maximus' owner-mentor, an excellently restrained Richard Harris as Marcus Aurelius (great emperor, so-so father) and Connie Nielson as Commodus' sister and would-be love interest.

Since the plot has been dicussed from beginning to end in alot of the other reviews, I won't take up your time with another repeat of that. Gladiator won 5 Academy Awards including best picture for the year 2000.
The single disc version offers very little in bells and whistles. Even what should be the little booklet inside is single sheet with a picture just like the outside package and an ad for other DVDs from Dreamworks. The actual movie is beautifully reproduced both visually and in stunning Dolby Surround Sound.
The few extras you get on the single disc version are:
Film commentary from Ridley Scott the award winning director
Deleted Scenes, with director's commentary
Treasure Chest: a unique montage of additional footage cut to the powerful score
Special slide show featuring concept art and storyboards
Photo Gallery from behind the scenes of the Gladiator set
In-depth Production notes and detailed cast and filmaker biographies

This single disc version is put out for those who appreciate the film as being the star of the DVD. Which is the point of such a well made movie, isn't it?

I'm happy with this purchase. Be aware it has an R rating for "Intense, Graphic combat". But, there's alot more to this movie than the battle scenes and gladitorial action.
John Row