Gladiator vs Shaolin
Gladiator has the higher audience score (8.2/10 against 6.8/10 for Shaolin). Shaolin is the shorter watch at 2h 11m compared with 2h 35m. Gladiator is the older of the two (2000 against 2011). Both are action, drama movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Gladiator
Shaolin| Gladiator | Shaolin | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 8.2/10 | ★ 6.8/10 |
| Year | 2000 | 2011 |
| Length | 2h 35m | 2h 11m |
| Genres | Action, Adventure, Drama | Action, Drama |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Ridley Scott | Benny Chan Muk-Sing |
| Main cast | Tommy Flanagan, Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix, Connie Nielsen, Oliver Reed | Jackie Chan, Xing Yu, Wu Jing, Michelle Bai, Fan Bingbing |
Synopsis
Gladiator
After the death of Emperor Marcus Aurelius, his devious son takes power and demotes Maximus, one of Rome's most capable generals who Marcus preferred. Eventually, Maximus is forced to become a gladiator and battle to the death against other men for the amusement of paying audiences.
Shaolin
China is plunged into strife as feuding warlords try to expand their power by warring over neighboring lands. Fuelled by his success on the battlefield, young and arrogant Hao Jie sneers at Shaolin's masters when he beats one of them in a duel. But the pride comes before a fall. When his own family is wiped out by a rival warlord, Hao is forced to take refuge with the monks. As the civil unrest spreads and the people suffer, Hao and the Shaolin…
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