“GLADIATOR” AND “CROUCHING TIGER, HIDDEN DRAGON” The two films I am going to review are Gladiator and Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. Both of these films were heavily favored Oscar candidates this year. Not only were they candidates they were the years blockbusters and juggernaut award winners. Together they combined for 9 awards. Both of these films were critically acclaimed, highly anticipated films. Also both films went back in time to borrow from past movie genres. These …showed first 75 words of 1191 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1191 total…fantastical elements to develop story, character, and a kind of poetic license that captures the viewer. I happened to like Gladiator better. I thought it was more accurate and believable, because although Tiger was excellent, it does rely heavily on a mystical sword and physically impossible combat scenes. Realism was more evident in Gladiator and as I wrote on my midterm, I feel that Realism and believability are crucial criteria in evaluating films. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **Bibliography**